OK it’s official: my Flu is gone. This means that it’s about time I catch everyone up on some amazing things happening all over the nation as we continue moving toward equality. To begin, the conversation of equality has been going on for many many years, but the passage of Proposition 8 has made this conversation surge in ways never seen before. EVERYONE is talking about equal rights these days… and it’s making our opposition louder as well. We need to stay strong, stay loud, and STAY PROUD!
Here are some amazing ways that you can get out there and keep this conversation going, make some changes, and push us another step (or leap) forward on the path to full equal rights:
- “PROcott” Pepsi – so there is no official antonym for “boycott” as such, I give you “procott.” The American Family Association (the group that brings the nation anti-gay propaganda videos making members of the LGBTQ community out to be in-human), is now calling for a national boycott of Pepsi. They are angered by Pepsi’s pro-LGBTQ stance and outraged by the latest Pepsi Ads. They have almost 200K people signed up to boycott Pepsi. So, let’s show Pepsi how much we support them. Check out this great Facebook Group asking you to BUY PEPSI. We have millions of people involved with JTI… let’s show the AFA just how easy it is for us to cancel out their numbers! Once you’ve agreed to Buy Pepsi, call them and thank them for their support (especially since they are getting calls from those against the LGBTQ community right now: 914-253-2000 or 1-800-433-2652).
- March Forth on March 4th: March 4th is the “Eve of Justice” and MEUSA is putting together an amazing candlelight vigil across California. Join in from your home, your city center, or use The Impact to setup an event in your city.
- March 5th Wear White: Willow did a great post on this yesterday. On March 5th, the CA Supreme Court will be hearing the opening arguments for and against Prop 8. Please wear white (or a white knot) that day to support those fighting for all of us.
- March 5th – COME TO SF: That’s right… I know that the economy is in a downward spiral right now, but that also means that plane tickets are SUPER CHEAP. Join myself, Willow, and thousands of JTI members from around the country outside of the SF Supreme Court to witness this amazing historical event! Virgin Airlines and Travelocity are selling super cheap tickets to SF right now! Let’s join the goal of getting 100K people outside of the courthouse on the 5th!
- Even if you can’t come to SF, help us share this with EVERYONE! MEUSA is raising money to get a Jumbotron in front of the SF courthouse so that everyone in attendance can hear the opening arguments. ANY DONATION HELPS!!! Please DONATE TODAY!
- Ask Your State Rep to Support UAFA: The Uniting American Families Act was reintroduced on February 12th. Call your state rep and ask that they support the UAFA.
- Stay tuned to this site for updates on future events. If you have an idea for an event and would like the help of JTI, please submit your event here.
11 Responses
I love the idea of the procott! I will be spreading the word about it in Chicago and anywhere else in IL i can.
Much love,
Nik
Posted on February 24th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
After reading this, I now plan to go out and…
1. Buy lot’s of Pepsi and join that group. I’m not much of a phone person at all, so I’ll try and write/send an email to the company.
2. Get a white sweater!
3. Go to San Fran on March 5th. Not a sure thing. I don’t know too many people who care about this stuff as much as I do. But I’ll definitely try.
Posted on February 24th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
*sigh* why does everything have to be on facebook. So, no joining of the group, but I will definitely support Pepsi and spread the word. Messages to my reps will be on their way this evening.
Thanks for all your work!
Posted on February 25th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I created a quick poster that you can spread around in support of Pepsi. A lot of people don’t realize that Pepsi makes a lot of products like Gatorade and Aquafina water, so this poster is great! Check it out here:
http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/thegaber777/?action=view¤t=SuportPepsiPoster.jpg
Posted on February 26th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Organizing a white shirt demonstration at my high school. It will work great. Procotting pepsi and I live in SF. So that will be no problem at all
Posted on February 26th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Good job Gabe and Kevin Wong. Keep standing up for equality, in California. I hope to witness the March 5th event. Its time “Prop 8″ is deemed “unconstitutional”.
Posted on February 26th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Yes lets all buy tons of pepsi so we can all get diabetes, destroy the environment while doing it! Once again another protest that tells gay people to shop and consume without thinking. No thanks!
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 2:06 am
PROcott?
Hmm, does that count as cute, quaint, chic, or phat?
I just bought another bottle yesterday. It hurts in this economy let me tell you. Thank you for the contact numbers. I will be sure to call them today.
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Hey everyone, please watch this ad promo regarding March 5th. Courtesy: Sean Chapin. Enjoy and spread the word (link): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csuNCukWCe8
Posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 am
Why do people hate so much? Why is it so hard for us to love each other?
Posted on March 5th, 2009 at 1:50 am
I think we all need to have a repeat of the November 15th protests!! Only this time more concentrated to the largest cities. For example on 11/15 we had like 6 protests in the Bay Area, let’s focus it into one in San Francisco. We can have all in the LA/SD area convene in ONE CITY. It can happen all across the country but the more focused crowds would make a much larger statement. We can out do ourselves I know it!! How about Saturday March 14th? Or the 15th? I know people on here have the resources to get something like this going quickly.
Posted on March 5th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
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