Concept

To create a diverse lobbying team in the Brazos Valley by creating a coalition of well trained advocates. Members should be pulled from as many diverse identity groups as possible and be trained in how to speak to legislators about their issues. The hope is that this will engender networking between groups so that for instance Planned Parenthood advocates feel comfortable going to Chet Edwards and talking about GLBT legislation such as the Hate Crimes Act of an inclusive form of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. In return, GLBT Advocates will spend their time activating and talking to Rep Edwards about sex educations and other issues on the forefront of the PP Agenda. This is a way to train together to build coalition networks to put our coalition issues on the radar for lawmakers.