Lesbian rights summit brings LGBT activists and allies together to work toward a common agenda

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More than 800 activists attended a National Organization for Women-sponsored lesbian rights summit in Washington, DC. Participants to the 'Lesbian Rights Summit: A Feminist Strategy Session for Lesbians and Allies,' which was held from Apr 23 to 25, 1999, joined round table discussions, plenaries, caucuses and working groups to formulate a feminist agenda for the year 2000 and beyond. The issue of hate crimes was also discussed in one of the summit's caucuses after a Summit attendee was physically assaulted by two men.

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All feminists needed to make Lesbian Rights Summit a success

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NOW will hold the Lesbian Rights Summit on April 23-25, 1999, in Washington, DC. The summit will provide a venue for lesbians and their allies to map out a strategy for increased acceptance and awareness of lesbian rights. NOW Pres Patricia Ireland says the meeting is also designed as a grassroots dialogue on strategy for feminism. Invited speakers include US Rep Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Urvashi Vaid, director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute.

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Feminist message in the spotlight at national conference in Los Angeles

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NOW will hold its final conference of the 20th century in Los Angeles, CA, on Jul 2-4, 1999. By holding a conference in the world's entertainment capital, women activists hope to make their voices heard in an industry that often depicts women in a demeaning light. The conference will also be a venue to formulate strategies for the year 2000 and beyond and renew NOW's commitment to have 2000 feminist elected officials by next year.

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