"Equality Begins at Home" is the theme of a nationwide series of events launched by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. The events are designed to call attention to "more than 50 anti-gay bills" introduced in more than two dozen state legislatures, according to task force members.

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"The anti-marriage bills, attacks on parents and anti-gay advertising campaigns" create a climate that supports discrimination and violence, they believe. "Equality Begins at Home" is an attempt to mobilize voters and strengthen coalitions between gay and lesbian groups and civil rights and religious groups.In Utah, the "Rally for Civil Rights Legislation" is set for noon Saturday on the steps of the state Capitol.

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