So, this article in Rolling Stone is the best write up I've seen about what went wrong with Prop 8. I've been uncomfortable with the "blame the black people" backlash. It seems that what went wrong is the arrogance of the people who ran … [Read more...]
Nov 15th is National Day of Protest Against CA Prop 8
Thirty state constitutions now explicitly discriminate against gays by preventing same-sex marriage (not to mention prohibit adoption and foster parenting by gay parents). But only in California were gay families stripped of currently … [Read more...]
Obama Talks About Anti-Equality Amendments on MTV
Although not included in the video clip above, the MTV page goes on to quote Obama as also sayingUsually, our constitutions expand liberties, they don't contract them... In addition to expressing his opposition to Proposition 8, Obama said … [Read more...]
What Are You Going To Do About This, Obama Supporters?
Patrick over at Pams' House Blend lays it out better than I couldHere it is in bold colored print mailed out to how many - millions? - of California homes 5 days before the election. Obama's image and quotes show how his position on … [Read more...]
Hackers Attacking “Vote NO on Prop 8” and Related FL Website [UPDATED]
Today Is Write to Marry Day
Community leaders in California are asking that we promote the following three items to blog readers: The greatest need is for money: To move the message, the campaign must push hard in print, radio and television ads. To have your readers … [Read more...]
8 Against 8
Here's a shout out to 8 Against 8, the 8 lesbian bloggers who are working to raise $8K to defeat CA Prop 8, the anti-gay marriage amendment.We've joined the NO on 8 campaign because we believe every Californian deserves the freedom to marry … [Read more...]
Yes-on-8 Hiding Behind Children
Cross-posty:Also at Marry in Massachusetts. No one on the anti-SSM side can even begin to explain how expanding marriage (redefining it as they would have it) harms their marriages in the slightest. Court after court at local, state … [Read more...]
Want to help save Marriage Equality in CA from home? Now you can!
Kudos to Laurel for finding this useful information. This November 4th, Californians will be voting on a ballot question known as Proposition 8 which would eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry by amending their … [Read more...]
Marriage Equality May Lose in California
Don't let it happen. The polls are still close, but some polls are shifting toward Team Homophobia. Why? The glbt community has been outraised by around 10 million. A recent, deceptive ad has been very successful for equal-marriage foes and … [Read more...]