What an amazing video from Sean Chapin, whom I regretfully did not get a chance to meet when I was in SF on Thursday. Sean has captured this movement on film in many wonderful ways and has been nominated for an award because of his use of video to push this movement forward! This video captures the Eve of Justice that occured on Wednesday March 4th. It makes a profound statement regarding how far we have come, and how far we have yet to go. There are many sacrifices along the way, which Cleve Jones expresses as he speaks. What we must take from this is that with our hard work and our love will come success! WE WILL PREVAIL!
This Weeks Events
On March - 2 - 2009
There are MANY events going on surrounding the March 5th opening arguments and this video highlights some of the biggest ones. MANY grassroots orgs are coming together to make this happen. Our COMMUNITY is comming together to make this happen. Come to SF if you can on the 4th and 5th. If you cannot, please light a candle on the 4th and wear white on the 5th to show your support for the 18,000 marriages in limbo, and the many marriages to come in the future.
March 5- Wear White!
On February - 24 - 2009
As you may have heard, March 5 is the date the California Supreme Court will hear arguments on the validity of Proposition 8. This is a day that begins an historic process which directly affects the rights not just of those who seek a same-sex marriage, but all minority rights. Proposition 8 sets a precedent that allows the majority to vote on the rights of a minority any time there is a court decision. It can affect the rights of any minority that faces discrimination because it TAKES AWAY an existing right from a targeted minority. Prop 8 clearly affects the rights of the LGBTQ community, but it’s implications are far more reaching. Additionally, Prop 8 does not just affect the rights of Californians. All Americans are affected. The conservative right is bringing this fight to us in states throughout the Union. Yesterday in Hawaii 2,000 people stood AGAINST Civil Unions. Florida, Arkansas and Arizona also all lost ballot measures in their states on Nov. 4 to limit the rights of our families. We are under attack, and we MUST fight back.
We can all show our solidarity on March 5 by wearing white. This can be a wedding dress, sailor uniform, feather boa, all white leather, white tee, white knot, whatever you please.
We are calling for a loud voice to show up in San Francisco and be part of hearing the oral arguments. I’ve extended my trip in California. Amy’s flying down from Seattle. People have already purchased tickets from the east coast. Students from campuses all over have been granted funding for transport to be witness to this important piece of the political process. People will be calling off work to be there. Oh yeah, and did I mention there’ll be a JUMBOTRON? (Please help fund the jumbotron! No contribution too small!)
We know this economy is tough, but if you have the means- you should get there. Many airlines have announced drastically reduced rates recently, and this is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of them.
A college run website has emerged with a goal of driving ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND people to San Francisco for March 5. Some people say that number is crazy, I say that number is NECESSARY. There should absolutely be a larger turn-out than we’ve ever seen for this. We know our opposition will be there.
Let’s show them numbers they’ve never dreamed of!
March 5 Wear White at the San Francisco Supreme Court!!