(Political) Celebrity News - CA Senator Barbara Box Pens Anti-Prop 8 Letter
In its May ruling, the [California Supreme] Court clearly found that other types of unions - such as domestic partnerships - do not meet the standard of equality under the law. I believe the Court will reaffirm this principle.
Action Steps - CA: Urge Your Representatives to Support the Invalidation of Prop 8
Per an email from Equality California:
Two Equality California-sponsored resolutions introduced today will make it official state policy, when they are approved by the Legislature, that Prop 8 should be overturned.
Write your legislators now to urge them to support the invalidation of Prop 8 and vote for Leno’s Senate Resolution 7 and Ammiano’s Assembly Resolution [...]
News Briefs 11/26/2008
Gay rights leaders plan $1-million war chest to defend judges who back same-sex marriage, The Los Angeles Times, Jessica Garrison.
Religion coalition urges Maine to allow same-sex civil marriages, Kennebec Journal, Judy Harrison.
Power struggle complicates NY bid for gay marriage, Reuters, Edith Honan.
Op-Ed: Making a very conservative case for marriage equality, Bangor Daily News, Mark [...]
News - The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center posts a Prop 8 FAQ
Lorri L. Jean, the CEO of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, has compiled a fantastic list of frequently asked questions about Proposition 8.
What was the final vote on Prop 8?
How does this compare to the final vote on Prop 22?
How did various counties vote on Prop 8?
What do we know about who voted to [...]
News - Prop 8 Apology Billboard from Missiongathering Christian Church in CA
The Missiongathering Church in San Diego has put up a billboard with the following text:
Thanks to Joe. My. God. for the lead.
Click to link to Missiongathering Church.
News: Details about pending Proposition 8 cases
The California Supreme Court’s website has detailed information and documentation regarding its pending review of Proposition 8, including:
Supreme Court orders
News releases
Motions filed
Letters submitted both in support and against petition
Note that six separate cases have been filed.
Click to see the site.
News Briefs 11/24/2008
Prop 8 backers splinter as court fight resumes, The San Francisco Chronicle, John Wildermuth. A fascinating article; highly recommended
Gay marriage advocates rally at California capitol, The Los Angeles Times. Good news - our community must not lose momentum
Photos from Evanston Cinemark Theaters Picket, Chicago Gay Examiner, Michael Lehet.
NY gay [married] couples have same [...]
News Briefs 11/23/2008
A Fortune 500 Take on Prop 8, The Advocate, Daryl Herschaft
Vermont governor would reject marriage bill, The Advocate, Michelle Garcia
Gay marriage could bring major revenue to Conn., Newsday
Why Hollywood is torn on prop 8 activism, The Los Angeles Times, Rachel Abramowitz and Tina Daunt
Op-Ed: Proposition 8 Passed In California, But California Can’t Be The [...]
News Briefs 11/21/2008
Obama names 7 gays to transition team, Washington Blade, Lou Chibbaro Jr.
Obama to delay repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ The Washington Times, Rown Scarborough.
News Briefs 11/20/2008
Prop.8 lawyer: ‘No one would be able to stop’ recall attempt of justices should high court invalidate ballot measure, PolitickerCA.com, Jeff Mitchell
Black voters reject NAACP endorsement of same-sex marriage, Black Voice News
Group wants gay marriage legal around New England, Boston.com
Vermont lawmaker to introduce gay marriage bill, Boston.com
Task force for marriage equality formed in Palm [...]
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