Tomorrows events will turn out over 1million people organizing across 300 cities in all 50 states and 10 countries world-wide! Please get the word out to all of your friends. This has grown beyond a national event – this is HISTORICAL! Read the Press Release Here…
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Prop 8 is wrong. I am a mother, a wife, a woman, an Indian American, a Hindu, a Californian, a US citizen. Prop 8 is bad…very bad. It is a violation of the separation of Church and State. Very intolerant! It is wrong to let the church, or any institution, get it’s way with demeaning gays and lesbians. And why should it stop there? Now it’s their rights, then it will be a woman’s right to her own body, then will be religious rights and defining how many Gods one must worship, then there will be racism and ethnocentrism, then another intolerance, and so on, and then, of course, doom for an already faltering state of mind and economy. Proposition 8 is not only bad for California, it is bad for our country!!!
Posted on November 14th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Hello everyone,
Tomorrow will be a great moment for all of us here in the LGBT and straight allies community. But there is something very crucial I need to tell ALL of you.
Remember, you will all have many supporters AND opponents coming at all of you tomorrow. Below is a list of notorious Anti-Gay hate groups some of you may have heard of. There is a strong possibility that they have heard of the National Protest for tomorrow, November 15, 2008 across the country.
These Anti-Gay hate groups are organizations I DO NOT endorse or promote. I have listed them here for awareness. Read on!
“Anti-gay groups are organizations that go beyond mere disagreement with homosexuality by subjecting gays and lesbians to campaigns of personal vilification.” -Southern Poverty Law Center.
From America:
YES on Prop 8 Campaign
From California:
Anaheim– Traditional Values Coalition
Temecula– Abiding Truth Ministries
Vallecito– Chalcedon Foundation
From Colorado:
Colorado Springs– Family Research Institute
From District of Columbia:
Washington– Traditional Values Coalition
From Georgia:
Powder Springs– American Vision
From Kansas:
Topeka– Westboro Baptist Church
From Massachusetts:
Waltham– Mass Resistance
From Washington:
Seattle– Watchmen on the Walls
NOT ONLY THAT, Other notorious hate groups may appear at the National Protest:
Klu Klux Klan
Neo-Nazis
Racist Skinheads
National Socialist Front
and others!
!!IMPORTANT!!: These Anti-Gay hate groups MAY or MAY NOT appear at your State’s City Hall or a place near you. PLEASE be on the look out for the aforementioned hate organizations listed above.
IF YOU DO SEE THEM EITHER IGNORE THEM AND/OR HAVE POLICE ENFORCEMENT WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES. I AM NOT SAYING YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID OR ENRAGED AT THEM, JUST HAVE FAITH AND PATIENCE.
Sources—
http://www.splcenter.org/index.jsp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_groups
With heart,
Ivy.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 12:15 am
St. Louis will make Join The Impact very proud. Even with the snow flurries in the forecast, we are coming out strong tomorrow to show solidarity to our California LGBTQ brothers and sisters!
Keep the fire burning… until we are ALL equal.
Ed Reggi
St. Louis City Organizer
http://www.ShowMeNoHate.com
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 12:17 am
hi. i’m from california. i may or may not go tomorrow for the national protest, sorry in advance. but i will be there for you all in spirit and in prayer.
God bless you,
Ivy.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 12:45 am
Its going to be raining all day today but I’m sure the NYC crowd is going to be out in full force
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Get on FACEBOOK and let everyone you know that it’s time to stand up TODAY at 1:30.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 7:41 am
I feel the everyone has the right to marry and one should ban this. We are Americans and all people should have rights, not just for a select few. People have the right to live with a nd share their lives with each other, and handle finiacial responsilbiltes as in any longterm relationship. The right to take care of each other in everyway. The right to marry each other !!!!!!!!
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Lot of support from Basque Country (Spain), make realease the world that we are a part of it, so as we have rights as well. Do not stop we protest!!! Keep the fight!
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 7:49 am
A friend made a flyer last night and a group of us hit last night all the gay bars, restaurants and touched thousands of lives. Many had heard and are planning to attend, but many had not heard. That was exciting. I also went online to a dating site and spread the word that way. From my interactions, I strongly believe Central Florida will be out in full force. I am so proud of the work you are doing – so very, very proud. I can’t wait for today – and for the many next steps that will define our future.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 8:42 am
My name is Anthony. I am from Fresno, CA we have organized a rally and I personally have recieved calls from the Fresno Permits Department. But to no effect the rally will still go on and be held at Fresno City Hall. We are PROUD and wont let anyone shut us down.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 8:49 am
The GLBT community and their supporters have an opportunity to make a severe dent in the political and religious bigotry in this country by creating a new kind of Stonewall uprising. What happened in 1969 was a violent reaction to injustices being done to the NYC gay community. Today, 39 yrs later, peaceful demonstrations protesting for justice may be the catalyst that moves hearts and minds to support gay and lesbian causes. Violence will just alienate people and keep the walls of division still standing. Let us heed Martin Luther King Jr. who proclaimed: “Non-violence is a powerful and just weapon. It is a weapon unique in history, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the one who wields it. It is a sword that heals. Both a practical and moral answer to the oppressed people’s cry for justice, non-violent direct action proved that it could win victories without losing wars”.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 8:55 am
I’m a happily married African-American grandmother who believes the government has no right to tell consenting adults who to love, who to marry, and how to live. I wish you well in your protest and if I didn’t have a cold and bad knees, I’d be out there with you.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 9:51 am
I am the mother of four WONDERFUL children: two boys, two girls. My girls are lezbians (a junior high teacher and a college teacher), and one just married. How can society tell tham that they cannot have the same rights as everyone else? They are giving, hard-working, tax paying members of this society. Where is their FREEDOM???
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 10:24 am
I’ve got my sign and my wife ready to roll! Sacramento hear we come…two weeks in a row. Thanks so much for getting us organized. Everyone! Grab your strollers, grab your signs, grab your love and go tell the world we WILL BE HEARD!!
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Good luck to everyone today. I will be with you in spirit, but unfortunately due to a fire in the Sylmar and Granada Hills area, the 5 freeway is now closed and I can not get out of Santa Clarita. Best of luck to you all and Peace.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Go for it!! I hope it is Historical. While you are not working perhaps you can be driving to canada. Believe me we will be far better off without the political and financially draining rhetoric of lobbyists and whining for something so “insane” and “immoral” stop the madness. commit yourselves or leave the country.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I am a lesbian and a Christian. I wanted to write this note for those of you out there who are struggling to reconcile your faith with your identity and may feel concerned about the attacks that most likely some churches will throw at you as you march and speak for our right to be who God made us to be. It would be unnatural for us to be anything other than who we are, so let us honor Him by being proud of who we are (His creation) and reach out to other confused believers in love rather than hate.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Reporting in from one of the colder and rainer demonstrations. Two news crews were there and probably 700 to 1000 people on the steps of city hall and environs. I’ll be posting pictures when my camera returns to me later this evening.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
I am in the process of uploading pictures and video from the Stop the H8 protest and rally in Dallas, TX. Wonderful event! Look for me on Facebook under the handle of Raun Savage or on Flickr as TCCTurtle.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I just released a video podcast with footage of the protest today in Washington DC. It is available at http://timcorrimal.com/?p=149.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
A RIGHT THEY HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS MARRIED PEOPLE.
READ CA LAW (a) Registered domestic partners shall have the same rights,
protections, and benefits, and shall be subject to the same
responsibilities, obligations, and duties under law, whether they
derive from statutes, administrative regulations, court rules,
government policies, common law, or any other provisions or sources
of law, as are granted to and imposed upon spouses.
(b) Former registered domestic partners shall have the same
rights, protections, and benefits, and shall be subject to the same
responsibilities, obligations, and duties under law, whether they
derive from statutes, administrative regulations, court rules,
government policies, common law, or any other provisions or sources
of law, as are granted to and imposed upon former spouses.
(c) A surviving registered domestic partner, following the death
of the other partner, shall have the same rights, protections, and
benefits, and shall be subject to the same responsibilities,
obligations, and duties under law, whether they derive from statutes,
administrative regulations, court rules, government policies, common
law, or any other provisions or sources of law, as are granted to
and imposed upon a widow or a widower.
(d) The rights and obligations of registered domestic partners
with respect to a child of either of them shall be the same as those
of spouses. The rights and obligations of former or surviving
registered domestic partners with respect to a child of either of
them shall be the same as those of former or surviving spouses.
(e) To the extent that provisions of California law adopt, refer
to, or rely upon, provisions of federal law in a way that otherwise
would cause registered domestic partners to be treated differently
than spouses, registered domestic partners shall be treated by
California law as if federal law recognized a domestic partnership in
the same manner as California law.
(f) Registered domestic partners shall have the same rights
regarding nondiscrimination as those provided to spouses.
(g) No public agency in this state may discriminate against any
person or couple on the ground that the person is a registered
domestic partner rather than a spouse or that the couple are
registered domestic partners rather than spouses, except that nothing
in this section applies to modify eligibility for long-term care
plans pursuant to Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 21660) of Part
3 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(h) This act does not preclude any state or local agency from
exercising its regulatory authority to implement statutes providing
rights to, or imposing responsibilities upon, domestic partners.
(i) This section does not amend or modify any provision of the
California Constitution or any provision of any statute that was
adopted by initiative.
(j) Where necessary to implement the rights of registered domestic
partners under this act, gender-specific terms referring to spouses
shall be construed to include domestic partners.
(k) (1) For purposes of the statutes, administrative regulations,
court rules, government policies, common law, and any other provision
or source of law governing the rights, protections, and benefits,
and the responsibilities, obligations, and duties of registered
domestic partners in this state, as effectuated by this section, with
respect to community property, mutual responsibility for debts to
third parties, the right in particular circumstances of either
partner to seek financial support from the other following the
dissolution of the partnership, and other rights and duties as
between the partners concerning ownership of property, any reference
to the date of a marriage shall be deemed to refer to the date of
registration of a domestic partnership with the state.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), for domestic partnerships
registered with the state before January 1, 2005, an agreement
between the domestic partners that the partners intend to be governed
by the requirements set forth in Sections 1600 to 1620, inclusive,
and which complies with those sections, except for the agreement’s
effective date, shall be enforceable as provided by Sections 1600 to
1620, inclusive, if that agreement was fully executed and in force as
of June 30, 2005. SO is it a right
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
When I went to the rally today on City Hall Plaza in Boston, I saw a sign that read “Separate is not Equal.” Very true–and it says it all. Prop 8 is especially enraging and frightening, because it is a threat to civil rights for all of us. I myself am bisexual and likely to remain unmarried, but–Prop 8 represses all of us, and repression hurts.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Today’s rally in San Jose, CA, went great! We had four large marching teams composed of different affinities march from different places in the city to City Hall. Each team pretty much had between 100-200+ people which marched to City Hall, where they were joined by hundreds more for just the rally itself. We had guest speakers including the Vice Mayor, other city, civic and faith leaders, and letters read from Congresswoman Lofgren and Congressman Mike Honda!!! Overall somewhere between 800 to 1000 people showed up, tv crews and even a news chopper! San Jose says hello to everyone at JointheImpact and NO to Prop 8!
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Just left the rally in Vancouver Britich Columbia. Our Canadian friends showed great support for the struggle.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Dear Organizers: Thanks for working hard to plan the swell event that took place nationwide today, and which I joined in NYC. I know the hard work that goes into planning protests and rallies and actions, and I’m grateful to everyone who showed up. I would like to say that I was disappointed – personally and strategically – that there were not more People of Color on the roster of speakers who got time at the public mike in NYC. In particular, I was surprised not to hear any Black women or men speaking during the rally – ironically, on a day when longtime Gay and AIDS activist and African American New York City Council Member Phil Reed’s memorial service was taking place elsewhere in the city. Reed’s name was mentioned, and an African American speaker who had been slated to appear was, we were told, sidetracked by Lincoln Tunnel traffic. And the Head of Marriage Equality introduced her African American wife to the crowd. Forgive me if I say these gestures felt token-ish! On a personal level, I feel committed to full representation of all racial/ethnic/cultural groups when it’s time to talk civil rights. Just as importantly, on a political level, it seems to me that one of the failures of the “Vote No on Prop 8″ campaign in California was the inability of the existing GLBT leadership to engage African and Latino/a Americans in the shared fight against Prop 8. In my experience as an AIDS and Queer activist, I have been aware of the difficulty the GLBT community has had in putting together a truly multi-cultural coalition. Gay rights movements in the ’70s, and ACT UP and Queer Nation in the ’80s and ’90s, came up against significant road blocks because of issues of representation: Why so many white people in charge? Thankfully, there seems to be a much greater male/female balance these days, in the leadership of some parts of the Gay Civil Rights movement. I believe there must be a greater black/white balance, as well as significant involvement from Latino/a and Asian American leaders. And I was surprised also that there was not a representative of the transgendered community speaking at New York’s rally this afternoon. It was a great rally! Again, thanks. But we not going to win full civil rights as GLBT people unless everyone is engaged, of all ethnicities and cultures and nationalities and orientations. Thanks very much. John Weir, New York
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
We had at least 1700 in Santa Rosa today. The attendees were so widely varied that a tv camera crew would have been a great asset. Hopefully some camera phones will post their videos. I dearly hope someone is adding up all these attendance counts. The California State Supreme Court can be influenced by public level of concern.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
This was a very momentous day for Cleveland, OH; the birthplace of JoinTheImpact.com. Participants at the protest rally were greatful for all of the work of Willow, Amy and their team. It was a complete joy to be a part of such a significant event…
As an LGBT community member and Cleveland Pride President, we are proud to be partners and supporters of this cause.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Our protest was organized by a 16 year old high school girl and it was a GREAT success.
She did a great job and we appreciate all of her efforts.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Paula Simons? We’ve come a long way” speaks of the successes and remaining challenges in Canada’s wealthiest but most reticent province. Motivational in the strugle.
Read the article here
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Why not organize a day when all GLBTQ persons and our supporters stay home from work and or school, call it the pink flu.
If many of us participate we would show this country how many of us are GLBTQ and supporters. Would Jan 20, 2009 be a good day, when our president elect is sworn into office and Bush leaves office? What is the best way to get this idea spread accross the country?
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
In Chico, California, north of Sacramento, we had 600 – 800 for a rally and march through our downtown business district. Lots of supportive waves and horn-honking during the march. No counterprotestors. Many, many opposite-gender couples with their young children. For that matter, many, many same gender couples with their children. Our mayor, vice-mayor, and our gay male city council member (who got married this summer) all spoke. The chair of the local chapter of Marriage Equality USA talked about next steps. The pastor of the local United Church of Christ congregation spoke about how his church supports marriage equality.
Whatever day the California Supreme Court rulles on the constitutionality of Prop 8, we’re going to meet at 6:30 p.m. at our downtown plaza park, whatever the ruling. Other California places should do that do. Stay visible, stay civil, stay active. The door to marriage equality in California will open again!
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
The rally in Austin Texas went great today! there were over 2,ooo people protesting at City Hall for 2 hours! My partner and I were very proud to participate in this event thank you for putting it together!
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Springfield, Missouri ROCKED IT TODAY!!!! There were 100+…I lost count so don’t quote me on that. Me and my husband and our 19 year old son attended with our signs that read, “STR8 AGAINST H8″!!! Horns were honking!!! People were getting to know eachother…sharing stories….it was awesome…but the best part was my son saying, “Mom, this is like the 60s!” And 40 years later, he’s part of bringing about much needed change along with the rest of WE THE PEOPLE!!!!!!
It was GREAT!
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Someone dropped the ball. If everyone would have participated BEFORE the election, imagine what would have happened? Good luck.
Posted on November 15th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
I am a Korean American atheist, living in Irvine, California. Talk about living in the wrong place huh?
Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to join any protests but I would LOVE to join any within my area and support the homosexuals. It seems so ridiculous to me that people can be so hateful against a certain group of people.
As a side note, I got my hair cut the other day, and my barber claimed that those “weird” people in LA are wrong and that they should live “as God tells them to.” My blood pressure probably rose 50 points from that statement on and I vowed I would never give a penny to my barber. From the exit polls, people blame African Americans for predominantly voting for YES on prop 8 (70%), but I wouldn’t be surprised if (old) Korean-Americans voted at a much higher percentage.
Posted on November 16th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Over 300 people in Oahu by 9am!
Posted on November 16th, 2008 at 5:47 am
Since election day, I’ve seen way too much whining and protesting from you idiots. You stupid homos lost in the election… get over it and stop causing problems. The people have spoken. The majority don’t agree with your lifestyle. We have enough issues we’re dealing with from economics, global warming, war and terrorism, etc. If you want to do some good for once in your life, devote your time to those causes….not the disgusting immoral one that you are a part of now.
Posted on November 16th, 2008 at 7:53 am
We turned out in Indianapolis yesterday,–cold and blustery, but we had a pretty good group of folks and more that passed by to honk and wave in support. What a great day!
Posted on November 16th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
so we went to the MPLS MN rally. it was good — the organizers had all sorts of details covered, like speakers and allies, PA equipment and organized marshalls to keep us in line and keep us safe as we marched. but it was smaller than I expected, and there was little or no media recognition in the news last night. One paper carried an online article, and most news affiliates carried the generic broadcast from the AP source instead of covering the local event.
we had a great and energetic and plucky group coordinate the event, but it didn’t garner the attention I hoped it would, and when the paper ran the online articles, there was still so much grumbling about this “stupid minority trying to push inself into a society that doesn’t want it.” it reminded me of how far we came so quickly (500 people showed up and the rally was only organized Monday night) and how far we still have to go.
Posted on November 16th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Photos of our Nov 15 protest in Moreno Valley, CA. It was a small group, but a huge success.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cherryvegan/sets/72157609161302005/
Posted on November 16th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
As a straight man serving in the military, I fully support all your rights and stand for everyone’s freedoms. I think it is horrific that we still have so much discrimation in the world. One day, things will change and I feel when that day comes the world will be a much safer and better place for all. I preach tolerance to those who will listen and many more are starting to understand that everyone has rights, from gays, mothers, fathers, children of all colors, shapes, sizes and background. Here’s hoping you get through.
Posted on November 16th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I only have one problem with the protests Saturday, because of all the fires in Southern California the news was about the fires. With many hours of coverage of the fires not one protest was discussed during the many hours of live news feeds. So, with that maybe we need to have another protest to catch the attention of 15 million people in So. Calif.
Posted on November 16th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
ST. LOUIS CITY MAYOR FRANCIS SLAY, SEN. JOAN BRAY AND NEARLY 1400 ST. LOUIS PROTESTERS TURN OUT FOR JOIN THE IMPACT ST. LOUIS
THANK YOU ST. LOUIS AND MISSOURI.
MAJOR ST. LOUIS DEMONSTRATION AGAINST PROP 8 ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 DRAWS 1400 PROTESTERS TO THE OLD COURTHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS
ST.LOUIS, MO – NOVEMBER 15, 2008 – On Saturday, November 15th, 2008, 12 noon, hundreds of citizens of St. Louis and the surrounding region gathered together on the steps of the Old Courthouse in a display of protest against the denial of equal marriage rights to all Americans in regards to the recent outcome of Proposition 8 in California.
According to organizers and the St. Louis Police Department the Protest attracted 1400 peaceful protesters. The crowd waved signs, banners and cheered in support. State and City Officials who spoke included: St. Louis City Mayor Francis Slay, Senator Joan Bray, DeAndress Green who represented State Rep. Jeanette Mott Oxford, Lewis Reed President of the St. Louis City Board of Alderman, and St. Louis City Comptroller Darlene Green. Religious leaders Rabbi James Stone Goodman, Rev. Krista Taves, Rev. Susan Drake and Rev. Julie Jennings spoke out against the passing of Proposition 8. Other speakers: Chad Allen, Hollywood and Stage actor; Scott Emanuel, ACLU Eastern MO and Growing American Youth; Bill Donius, Chairman of Pulaski Bank; Philip Deitch, Community Activist; Protest Organizer Ed Reggi, comedian and entertainment producer.
Posted on November 17th, 2008 at 4:10 am
There are official websites dedicated to LGBT and straight allies, please check them out:
Obama Pride:
- http://pride.barackobama.com/page/content/lgbthome
(including a simple layout of Obama’s vs. McCain’s stance on LGBT issues:
http://obama.3cdn.net/9bbadf2e4222f1de03_5humvyu4s.pdf )
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network:
- http://www.glsen.org/
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation:
- http://www.glaad.org/
(including GLAAD’s “Talking about Series” to help start conversations about major LGBT issues:
http://www.glaad.org/talkingaboutseries/ )
Human Rights Campaign:
- http://www.hrc.org/
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays:
- http://www.pflag.org/
Please visit those official links, I assure many of you they will help you along the way. I believe that will help start conversations and help people start acting.
Thank you so much!
Regards,
Ivy.
Posted on November 17th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Hi, my name is Lee and I am Korean American, 33 years old. When I was growing up, I never liked gay people and never thought them as people like me. I never had nice words to say about gays. I do want to say this since I was growing up that I regret saying nasty stuff about gays. I think it is wrong what is going on about propisition 8 in California. Why people voted to ban prop 8, I will never know. I do however find it fucked up though. Don’t people have better things to worry about than voting against propisition 8. I do think there are more important things in life then voting why same sex marriage is not allowed. The point to this story really is that it took me this long to realize what I was doing was wrong. My friend who I met from work, she is the best thing that came into my life and even though she is a lesbian and I love her girlfriend to death also. She and her girlfriend are my bestfriends and I would die for them if anything bad happened to them. They are my life and soul and I love them so much, but my frienship was little rocky for a little bit since I started to have feelings for my bestfriend even though she was a lesbian. She was the only girl that wanted to do things with me and hang out with me and I could not get the time or day from straight girls. Her girlfriend did dislike me for a little bit cause I was liking her girlfriend, but things are all good now. We are talking again and starting to hang out again. If I had lost them both in my lives, I would had died and my soul would not rest if I could not patch things up with them. I pray to GOD for bringing them into my life and I am so ashamed it took me this long. Even though my bestfriends are much younger then me which they are 21 and 23 years old. I am the friend who would drop everything if they were ever in trouble or needed help. I have met other lesbians and yes the only person who can really judge why gays can’t marry is GOD. I have been told a saying “only GOD can judge me”. Who on earth cannot tell anyone who they can marry. I thought the whole purpose in marriage was for two people loved each other. I don’t think I ever saw it had to be man and woman. Yes GOD is the creator of all living creatures on this planet. You can argue with me on that, but you will lose. I never cared what happened to gay people when I was growing up. My feelings now are good for them if they are in love. I don’t want to be in a relationship where I am not going to be happy in. Yes, there is one thing people are not going to believe, I can’t get enough of watching the “L Word” on HBO. That is the greatest show on tv. Loved watching season 2 of L Word and watching who played Carmen. Yes, the actress who played Carmen, you are beautiful and my bestfriends, they are the most beautiful people in my eyes. If I was a lady, I would love to chill who played Carmen in L Word. Call me beautiful. There is way too much hatred already in this world and bashing gays should be stopped. So this site http://www.jointheimpact.com is the greatest thing and I hope people will support this site either if your gay or straight. One voice can carry to many voices. Peace out everyone.
Lee
Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 2:36 am
HRC has posted a list of companies whoo contributed to the Yes On 8 campaign.
For instance, Wittwer Managemnet, LLC, owner of Best Western, Coral Hills (Utah) contributed $10,000 to the Yes On 8 campaign in California.
By the way, Syar Industries, Inc. is selling asphalt and aggregate to California to build our roads. Basically, we as tax payers are giving Syar money to fund our opponents. Brilliant!
http://www.hrc.org/news/11542.htm
Posted on November 19th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Let’s have a National Lobby YOUR own City Hall Day.
An additional idea going forward will be to combine the idea of protesting/marching outside City Halls with the idea of “Day Without a Gay” (where instead of going to work, we volunteer). Let’s have a National Lobby YOUR City Hall Day. JoinTheImpact could call on people to take a day off from work in order to go speak with their local politicians when they are IN their offices. Protesting at City Halls on the weekends and evenings are wonderfully symbolic, however that needs to evolve into everyone being their on lobbyist for a day.
Posted on November 19th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Our LGBT community underestimated the impact that religion played in stripping us of our right to equal protection under the law, but if Proposition 8 holds in California it will galvanize these people to push their agenda even further.
The San Fransisco Atheists will protest the Walk for Life, an annual pro-life rally in San Fransisco. We must stand with them in counter-protest of this drive to strip us of a woman’s right to choose.This is a powerful group and they demonstrate every year. Make no mistake, this is about religion in government. Send a message to these folks that the LGBT community will be in their business from now on! Show up in large numbers in S.F. Check out the pro-life site below.
http://www.walkforlifewc.com/
Posted on November 19th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Check this out: http://www.nomilkforcinemark.com/
A group boycotting Cinemark
Posted on November 19th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
My wife and I went to the protest on Saturday in Sacramento, CA. I have felt so very, very angry since the election, and the gathering of 1500+ people in Cesar Chavez Park and our march around City Hall and the State Capitol felt positive and healing and powerful. As we marched south on 9th Street, we passed a quinceanera party–the girl in a full-skirted red ball gown, the boys in white jackets and black bowties–having photos taken in one of the state-building parks. Some of the boys rushed over and borrowed a big “NO ON 8″ sign, and they all posed for their photographer around the sign. We ended the march on the west steps of the Capitol. It was announced that another protest gathering would take place this coming Saturday, 11/22, at the Capitol at 2:00 pm. But I haven’t seen or heard anything about it…. Can anyone confirm this date/time? Thanks!
Posted on November 19th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
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