We, the undersigned, are encouraged by the fact that there are more pro-equality Democrats in Washington than ever before.

As pro-equality Americans, we have worked hard over the years to elect strong Democratic majorities and a lot has been promised to us along the way.

But words ring hollow without action to back them up.

We require our Democratic leadership in Congress to take substantive action on our legislative priorities:

-A fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act

-The Uniting American Families Act

-Full repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

-Full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act

-Public option health care reform legislation that is sensitive to the needs of LGBT families and those living with HIV/AIDS