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This past week we've watched on the news, joined in, and/or supported in spirit all the "No on Prop 8" protests around Southern California. But this Saturday, we will have a chance to come together once again, this time as a nation, to show the world that we believe everyone is entitled to marry the one that they love regardless of sexual orientation. California wasn't the only state to vote down equal rights for all citizens; Florida and Arizona had also banned gay marriages this election (Arkansas passed a measure barring gay couples from adopting).
On November 15 at 10:30 am PST/1:30pm EST, Prop 8 protesters will meet on the steps of local city halls, state capitols and the U.S. capitol -- from L.A. to Portland, Maine. Bring your signs, your voices, and your spirit.
SoCal protest locations (via L.A. Times' LA Now):
Long Beach City Hall
Los Angeles City Hall
Pasadena City Hall
Riverside City Hall
Ventura City Hall
And for a constantly updated list of local protests, besides Saturday's, you can check here.
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kinda pointless to protest city hall on a weekend when everyone's clocked out.
good luck out there.
I'm one of the organizers of Saturday's rally. You can get all the latest updates on what's happening at protest8la.wordpress.com. If anyone from LAist wants any additional information about the event, feel free to drop me a line.
life's a bitch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HpTBF6EfxY
Not sure if this was posted...
Arkansas didn't ban gay marriage this election (though I have no doubt they did a long time ago). A voter initiative banned "single people" from adopting children or acting as foster parents. I don't know the exact wording of the ballot initiative, but the pro-side was very blatant about the fact that their target was the gay community: they intended adoption of children by homosexuals specifically to be infeasible.
But thanks for the info. I was looking for info on the protest this weekend.
Indeed, the Arkansas initiative banned adoption for any unmarried couples, gay or straight. Nothing to do with marriage.
Also, sexual preference? I'm personally not offended, but "sexual orientation" is the standard, neutral wording.
msmerymac,
Thanks. I clarified it.
lot_49,
Sorry! For some reason I couldn't think of the word. I fixed it. Thanks.