Protest rallies against the passage of Proposition 8, which legalized marriage discrimination in the State of California, have taken place every day since Election Day last week and will continue this week and in the weeks after. A few Pink readers who live outside of California have been asking for information regarding what can be done in their parts of the country to make their voices heard as well. I am happy to report that Join the Impact is organizing a National Day of Protest against the passage of Proposition 8 here in California and FOR THE NEED of marriage equality in this country as a whole. Here is the flyer that is being distributed (which can be downloaded HERE) by organizers who are asking that YOU put up in your cities to alert people of the protest:
You can find more information at jointheimpact.com about the National Day of Protest. For folks here in SoCal, you can click HERE to see an updated list of the protest rallies that are being planned for the coming week. Additionally, repealh8.org is a site that has been set up to update the ongoing plans for overturning the passage of Prop 8 here in California.
Because I will be in Grand Rapids, MI on Saturday November 15, I’m not sure if I will be able to make it out to the Michigan rally that is scheduled to take place in Detroit but YOU can click HERE to see a list of locations where the rallies will take place in your States on the 15th. The passage of Prop 8 here in California (and similar propositions in Florida, Arizona and Arkansas) does not just impact the citizens of those States — nor does it merely impact the lives of the GLBT community — its passage is an affront to Liberty and Justice For All in this country and threatens to undermine the very things that this country stands for. I feel it is very important to stand up for marriage equality in this country. Like so many times before in our nation’s history, the people are being called upon to oppose injustice and discrimination in this country. While we have made great strides in other areas, there is still much work to be done.
Well said! Thanks for the links to the appropriate sites!! I am in full support of this!!!
Hey Trent that’s a totally cool “flag-raising” image – where’d ya find it? I’d love to maybe get a bigger hi-res version…
As for Nororious, words cannot even begin to describe how deep is your need for education. Do you honestly believe your little sister deserves your influence? Give her a break, please.
And of course, like you, I mean “no offense”.
Pride flag image from here: http://www.pinkieb.com/photo/p.....ntext=user
Oh Nororious.
Did you misspell that on purpose? Or was it accidental? I’m leaning towards the latter of the two. Get a grip.
Trent, that image is awesome. I hope California gets it together for human race sake.
thx eh!
Ok, so I think it’s pretty wrong that you take an image of soldiers lifting our American flag in the ruins of war into one of a pride flag with shirtless men.
It’s kind of a slap in the face for our soldiers. The fight you’re in now doesn’t even compare to what they went through.
Please will someone let them marry so I can read gossip on here. I’m so over Trent’s stint into politics.
Oh and the site that helps you find your protest rally is horrid. I clicked on Atlanta and I was directed to google maps with the search term “city and Atlanta” 18 results were given and there is no mention of times. No wonder the gays are losing.
i love the image but why are they all men? it would have been nice to see a few women in there too.
The “Find Your Protest” link has been updated to http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/ GLAD to have your support, Matt!!! :)
It felt great to get out and exercise my rights as an American on Friday night (We went to Dolores Park in SF). As straight people we understand this is a human rights issue, not a gay/straight issue. Please get involved if you can!
Danielle, I hate to enlighten you but it is actually you who needs a slap in the face. Not to mention a lesson in basic symbolism.
It is divisive attitudes such as the one you’ve taken the time to write down that have created the need not only for symbolic images such as the one here, but also the need for the protests which are occurring over Prop 8.
Little do you seem to know that every time you are in the company of a gay man or woman, you are in the company of a soldier (literally or symbolically) because until you and those who think like you come to realize that everyone is equal, gay people will have to continue to fight for what are actually basic human rights.
I would love to see the art you create when your basic human rights are removed.
Actually please allow me to re-phrase that a bit … I don’t “hate” to enlighten you at all – in fact, I fully appreciate this and any opportunity to help you and other like-minded souls understand that you are the same as I am, as is the next person you see on the street, talk to on the phone, or watch on the news. We are all equal so get over it finally.
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For one Danielle never even said she wasn’t against what you’re fighting for, she said she was against the picture. GET OVER IT! It’s her opinion deal with it & let it go, the picture isn’t going to change, I think there are more than enough comments on this page to tell you that she is outnumbered.
If she “never even said she wasn’t against what you’re fighting for”, then there’s a chance that she or anyone else might actually be against it. Which is why I wrote what I wrote and I thank you for helping to reiterate my point ;-)
This has really fired up the gay community all around the world. We have been polite. We have listened to others points of view (and fears). We have tried to enlighten people – show them we are just everyday people (many of whom who have children). We hoped the public would make the compassionate decision on the day (even though they should never have been allowed to decide our ‘fate’). They didn’t. Now we are going to fight and protest (peacefully) and show our numbers. We are all around you … in all walks of life!!
YOU ARE DISGUSTING! I can’t believe you posted that picture! total disrespect for the military! YOU SUCK! I agree with Daniel, you are taking it to far! One more reason why not to support your cause!
“YOU ARE DISGUSTING! I can’t believe you posted that picture! total disrespect for the military! YOU SUCK! I agree with Daniel, you are taking it to far! One more reason why not to support your cause!”
As the daughter of a captain in the US Uniformed Services, I can safely say that my mother works hard every day for the benefit of all Americans, no matter their race, gender, religion, age, or sexual orientation, as do her coworkers. This image rightfully shows what our American soldiers fight for every single day, all over the world: freedom from oppression (which even includes free speech for people with differing opinions!), human rights, and justice. Suggesting that those in the military might be offended by the very rights they fight for every day is crass and just a bit misguided.
Thank you Trent for posting your political opinions. I enjoy reading your take on both the gossip and the more serious issues of the day.
The picture is a bit stereotypical, but aight.
I dont see how it disrespects the military though.