As HRC 's new President, Joe will be a strong and
passionate voice in our fight for equality for LGBT Americans .

WHEN: Sunday, February 27, 2005
4 p.

WHERE: AGO Restaurant
8478 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood

CONTACT:

Imee Gacad, Public Information Officer
(323) 848-6431 (office/voicemail message center)
(323) 533-8900 (cell phone)

Editor's Note:

Since its incorporation in 1984, the City of West
Hollywood has been at the forefront of civil rights, human
rights and the struggle to help those who are less fortunate. In recent
years, West Hollywood has received a lot of national media
attention for the City Council's leadership in the protection
of animals. BURBANK , Calif. I am so excited about this opportunity, I feel like I just won a
contest!" said Jack E.

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We know that we have broad support across the country and we need to ask
our friends and families to be involved at the ballot box or talking
directly to elected officials.
Solmonese led EMILY's List's national staff of 85 political,
communications, fund-raising and grassroots professionals. He is a masterful
political strategist with a long track record of success ." It also has a large
Russian-speaking community, many of whom moved to this country
from the former Soviet Union to escape oppression.

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He has been at EMILY's List for the last twelve years serving in several
key capacities from deputy political director, to chief of staff and the CEO
position he's occupied for the past two-and-a-half years. EMILY's List works to elect pro-choice
Democratic women to federal and state office."
-- Rep.

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HRC is not simply a GLBT organization; we're an organization of everyone
who supports GLBT equality.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT JOE. For more than twenty
years, West Hollywood has been a leader in the fight against
AIDS and has provided unprecedented support to people with the
disease, including adopting one of the first laws in the
country to prohibit discrimination against people with HIV and
AIDS and providing much needed funding to social service
agencies. Jett.
"Life doesn't get any better than this for an aging TV gasbag such as
myself." Jett adds, "I am both
excited and a bit star struck about sharing the stage with such an amazing
entertainer.

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T: 818-338-3555 Email: jim@prioritypr .

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We must tell the stories of our lives and the struggles we face to our
straight friends, co-workers and family members. Solmonese traveled nationwide
developing and executing political , messaging, fund-raising and grassroots
campaigns that have produced unprecedented success for candidates at both the
federal and state levels.
At EMILY's List, Solmonese implemented strategies that helped transform
the pro-choice movement with a defining issue that made a difference at the
ballot box, in Congress and in the halls of legislatures around the country. Barney
Frank (D-MA)

"Joe has an impressive record as an effective fundraiser, proven manager
and smart political leader . Jett, host of "Queer Edge.

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Solmonese today announced that, upon taking the helm at HRC on April 11,
2005, he will tour the country, meeting with the American people, GLBT
community members and leaders at town hall meetings and other events in the
workplace, communities of color and in communities of faith. We must ensure that every American family has equal
rights and responsibilities; that it's illegal for the boss to fire the
star employee simply because of who he or she is; that families have the
security of marriage and all the rights and responsibilities that it
affords and that every American living with and at risk for HIV takes
prevention seriously so that this generation does not experience the
devastation that the last generation did at the hands of this disease. He
increased the budget by $10 million in the last election cycle, enabling the
organization to implement a new program that elected women legislators in
Colorado, Vermont , North Carolina, Washington and Oregon. George will be presented the ARTISTIC FREEDOM
HONOR by Paul Rusesabagina, the former hotel manager who
sheltered about 1000 people at the Hotel des Milles
Collines in Kigali, Rwanda, played by Don Cheadle in the
film. for the last twenty years has been unprecedented and
it will continue to have an impact for many years to come.
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As a key political strategist, Solmonese oversaw one of the nation's most
successful efforts to elect progressive candidates by appealing to heartland
and mainstream voters .. Jett," airs nightly on Q Television Network at 12:30 AM EST/9:30 PM PT. Jett's "Queer
Edge" encompasses all that is queer in the world of counter-culture, in an
effort to show that the word "queer" is more that just a term for gays.

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"I am very happy that Joe will be the next President of HRC ." Mr. Martin Sheen will be presented with the Artist of
Conscience Award for his unwavering commitment to equality
and dignity for all communities. Although the City of West Hollywood is less than
two-square miles, its impact on the public policy agenda in
the U ."
A nightly talk show like nothing you've ever seen, "Queer Edge with Jack
E. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the
network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

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I have very little doubt that Joe will
aggressively maintain this tradition and I look forward to working with him.

The show covers everything from arts and news to celebrities and internet
subcultures -- all from a refreshing GLBT perspective.

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. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be
comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also
believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience,
designed to entertain , educate and inform, will attract many other segments of
the viewing public. Q
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Joe has my
personal and organizational support as we work together to develop a smart and
ambitious bipartisan strategy to realize full equality for all Americans in
the years ahead.qtelevision.net

INVESTOR RELATIONS: Richard Brown
T: 617-314-7379 Email: Staff@EquityRelations.

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Joe Solmonese Named Human Rights Campaign President

"Joe has an unrivaled track record at the nation's foremost
progressive electoral powerhouse. We are broadening
the American conversation about equality.C. By his
talent , commitment and experience, he is ideally suited to help lead the fight
for the central American value of equal rights under the law." -- Elizabeth
Birch, former Executive Director, HRC

"Since I've been in Congress, HRC has always displayed a longstanding
commitment to bipartisanship . Rob Simmons (R-CT)

"Joe is the perfect choice to lead HRC and will be a valuable addition to
the Leadership Conference on Civil Right's executive committee. HRC has long
played a vital role in the civil rights coalition and we look forward to the
vision, energy and drive that Joe will bring to HRC and to our community.

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Our movement will grow as our unity grows.

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WHAT: The City of West Hollywood, one of the most
socially -conscious cities in the country, and the Lee
Strasberg Film and Theater Institute will honor "Hotel Rwanda"
Writer/Director Terry George and Actor/Activist Martin Sheen
at the 3rd Annual Celebration of Artistic Freedom Oscar Gala
and silent auction on Oscar Night , Sunday, February 27, 2005
at 4 p. Proceeds from the viewing party and
silent auction will benefit Amnesty International and the ACLU
Foundation of Southern California . to
protest apartheid in South Africa and prohibit doing business
with companies that had ties to the country." Charo will bring her jubilant and sexy
Latin flair to the show plus perform songs from her new critically acclaimed
album "Charo and Guitar" the week of December 12 - 16.

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" -- Patrick Guerriero, President, Log Cabin Republicans

"Joe will bring so much passion , muscle, and strategic thinking to the
work of HRC. From helping
Congressperson Tammy Baldwin achieve a historic victory in Wisconsin to
electing Democrats in the heartland and beyond -- Joe knows how to get blue
things done in red states by engaging and supporting people who want to make a
difference and win in historic elections.
West Hollywood was one of the first cities in the U.

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Leader With Unmatched Record to Embark on Heartland Tour
During First Week on Job

WASHINGTON, Joe Solmonese, chief executive officer
of EMILY's List, the nation's largest political action committee, was named
President of the Human Rights Campaign today by the organization's Board of
Directors and Foundation Board."

Solmonese made the following statement today:

"We need to make sure every GLBT American has a safe place to come out
and join us in the fight for equality..
It effectively lobbies Congress , provides campaign support and educates the
public to ensure that GLBT Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at
work and in the community. Host Jett focuses on pop culture
and subculture with a cutting edge that is dynamic, witty and downright zany.

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We are confident that he will appeal to
Americans across the political and ideological spectrum.
In addition, Solmonese serves as the organization's chief fund-raiser." -- Rep. He is the exact type of experienced and visionary leader HRC
needs to move us closer to making HRC's mission a reality.

ADVISORY/Socially-Conscious City of West Hollywood to Co-Host Star-Studded Oscar Gala and Pay Tribute to Academy-Award Nominated ``Hotel Rwanda'' Writer/Direct

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week. The network
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His work included broad outreach across the nation,
speaking with large and small groups about the important issues facing the
American people.

That's why I intend to hit the road in my first week." --
Wade Henderson, Executive Director, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights

"Ensuring that every American is treated fairly and equally has no
partisan boundaries, and I'm pleased that Joe is committed to working with
Republicans as the new head of HRC.

The Celebration for Artistic Freedom will honor Terry George,
Writer/Director of the critically-lauded film "Hotel
Rwanda.

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I'll be meeting with GLBT
families, religious leaders, corporate leaders, communities of color,
and employee groups and GLBT community leaders across the country, and
talking about the path to our equality. Twenty years ago,
the City adopted one of the first Domestic Partnership
Ordinances in the country and has continued to fight for the
expansion of domestic partnership and gay marriage rights
nationally.

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With more Americans of both parties on our side, we will be an
unstoppable force. He graduated
from Boston University in 1987 with a bachelor of science in communications. West Hollywood recently joined efforts to call
attention to the problem of AIDS in Africa.

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He also oversaw a
$40 million budget, strategically investing in key political efforts and
elections and raising funds for the organization's mission . EMILY's List's loss will be a
tremendous gain for HRC and the movement.

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A native of Massachusetts, Solmonese is 40 and lives in Washington, D.
and has been an HRC Federal Club member for more than 12 years. at Robert De Niro's West Hollywood restaurant AGO,
8478 Melrose Avenue.

WHO: Leonardo di Caprio; Al Pacino; Danny Glover; Martin Landau;
Harrison Ford; Jake Gyllenhaal; Ed Harris; Julie Delpy; Mira
Sorvino; Anjelica Huston; Khandi Alexander; Ellen Burstyn;
Rebecca De Mornay; members of the West Hollywood City Council
and many celebrities and prominent leaders. West Hollywood has one of the strongest rent
control laws in the country, provides a large array of social
services to Seniors and people with disabilities and has been
a strong advocate for a woman's right to choose by proclaiming
itself a "Pro-Choice City.S. Jett" takes comedy to a whole new level.

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"A great leader surfaced early and we are thrilled with the result," said
Vic Basile, co-chair of the HRC Foundation Board and co-chair of the Search
Committee." -- Senator Lincoln Chafee (R-RI)

"In every region of this nation, activists , candidates and committed
individuals have been inspired by and benefited from Joe's political expertise
and tireless drive to create a more progressive America.

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Our equality under the law is
evolving as the defining social and political issue of our time..m.

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As a gay American, I am very honored to serve HRC and the GLBT community
and to join the leadership of a movement that is working toward an
America that keeps its promise to all its citizens."

Solmonese joined EMILY's List in 1993 as deputy political director and
advanced to chief of staff in 1998.

m. The event, described as the "party with a
purpose," focuses on human and civil rights, while honoring
creative excellence.

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Increasing our presence
and visibility across America will be a top priority of my tenure. We'll ask every GLBT American to enlist
three new allies -- a straight co-worker, a friend and a family member
-- in our work for full equality ." -- Ellen Malcolm, President,
EMILY's List

The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender political organization with members throughout the country . The City has led
the fight to prohibit discrimination against Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) persons. "Queer Edge" gives
viewers a truly out-of-this-world experience as they are launched into the
outlandish conversations between Jett and his hosts.