EQCA Raises Over $1.6 Million in 15 Minutes to Fight Antigay Ballot Initiative
Posted on Aug 06, 2008 at 12:36 pm
The Bilerico Project
August 5, 2008
NCLR's Kate Kendell said, "I think there is every reason why we should defeat it. But no one can be cavalier. No one can be complacent. No one can be sanguine about it. It will take everything we have. People will have to write the biggest checks they've ever written, devote more volunteer hours than they ever have, have more difficult conversations than they've ever had for 90 days. For 90 days we have to give it everything." [Link]
August 5, 2008
NCLR's Kate Kendell said, "I think there is every reason why we should defeat it. But no one can be cavalier. No one can be complacent. No one can be sanguine about it. It will take everything we have. People will have to write the biggest checks they've ever written, devote more volunteer hours than they ever have, have more difficult conversations than they've ever had for 90 days. For 90 days we have to give it everything." [Link]
Gay couples use weddings to raise awareness
Posted on Aug 05, 2008 at 10:43 am
The Associated Press
August 5, 2008
Molly McKay plans to marry her partner on Sept. 1, and the two have decided to participate in one of the more popular anti-Proposition 8 wedding trends — replacing a traditional gift registry with a political version that accepts donations to the "No on 8" campaign in lieu of gifts. [Link]
August 5, 2008
Molly McKay plans to marry her partner on Sept. 1, and the two have decided to participate in one of the more popular anti-Proposition 8 wedding trends — replacing a traditional gift registry with a political version that accepts donations to the "No on 8" campaign in lieu of gifts. [Link]
COMMENTARY: What Hangs in the Balance
Posted on Aug 01, 2008 at 09:51 am
The Bilerico Project
July 31, 2008
Kate Kendall writes, "If we lose California and Arkansas and Arizona and Florida, we will have lost our chance to truly turn the corner and a future free of the most toxic anti-LGBT bias. Donald Wildmon understands what is at stake--he knows his organization will not survive if we prevail. He knows it will be new day. What kind of world do you want to wake up to on November 5?" [Link]
July 31, 2008
Kate Kendall writes, "If we lose California and Arkansas and Arizona and Florida, we will have lost our chance to truly turn the corner and a future free of the most toxic anti-LGBT bias. Donald Wildmon understands what is at stake--he knows his organization will not survive if we prevail. He knows it will be new day. What kind of world do you want to wake up to on November 5?" [Link]
GLAD Donors Raise $34K to Defend Calif. Marriage Equality
Posted on Jul 31, 2008 at 12:39 pm
New England Blade
July 31, 2008
GLAD donor Scott Davenport put up a $15,000 challenge and urged other donors to step up to the plate. “It’s so important for us to defend marriage equality in California. When we protected the freedom to marry in Massachusetts, we did so with the help of folks from many other states – now it’s our turn to help in California,” he said. “And when we win there in November we will send an amazing message to states across New England and the rest of the country that it’s time for marriage equality for all.” [Link]
July 31, 2008
GLAD donor Scott Davenport put up a $15,000 challenge and urged other donors to step up to the plate. “It’s so important for us to defend marriage equality in California. When we protected the freedom to marry in Massachusetts, we did so with the help of folks from many other states – now it’s our turn to help in California,” he said. “And when we win there in November we will send an amazing message to states across New England and the rest of the country that it’s time for marriage equality for all.” [Link]
Group uses erroneous threat of forced ceremonies in fundraising appeal
Posted on Jul 30, 2008 at 10:30 am
The Press-Enterprise
July 29, 2008
The letter says that same-sex couples have already threatened two pastors with lawsuits for refusing to marry them, although the author declined to identify the churches. "They're trying to scare people," NCLR's Shannon Minter said. "There's not a shred of truth in their assertion. It is so clearly established in law that clergy and religious organizations have absolute discretion on which marriages to perform and what is within their religious faith. That is one of the most solidly established principles in law." [Link]
July 29, 2008
The letter says that same-sex couples have already threatened two pastors with lawsuits for refusing to marry them, although the author declined to identify the churches. "They're trying to scare people," NCLR's Shannon Minter said. "There's not a shred of truth in their assertion. It is so clearly established in law that clergy and religious organizations have absolute discretion on which marriages to perform and what is within their religious faith. That is one of the most solidly established principles in law." [Link]
Big Labor Move For Marriage Equality
Posted on Jul 25, 2008 at 09:46 am
Gay City News
July 24, 2008
A resolution from the California Labor Federation said the group will "put forth energy and resources to educate and mobilize its members to vote against Proposition 8, and encourage its twenty-three member Central Labor Councils to do the same." [Link]
July 24, 2008
A resolution from the California Labor Federation said the group will "put forth energy and resources to educate and mobilize its members to vote against Proposition 8, and encourage its twenty-three member Central Labor Councils to do the same." [Link]
Campaign ramps up to defeat Prop 8
Posted on Jul 24, 2008 at 10:30 am
The Bay Area Reporter
July 24, 2008
Efforts are under way statewide to rally people around defeating Proposition 8, the anti-gay marriage amendment, and the field director for the campaign said the time to get involved is now. [Link]
July 24, 2008
Efforts are under way statewide to rally people around defeating Proposition 8, the anti-gay marriage amendment, and the field director for the campaign said the time to get involved is now. [Link]
LAPD Chief Bratton backs marriage equality with checkbook
Posted on Jul 23, 2008 at 10:13 am
Los Angeles Times
July 23, 2008
"The Constitution guarantees life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," LAPD Police Chief William J. Bratton said this week. "I see no reason why gays can't pursue happiness through marriage." He and his wife, former Court TV diva Rikki Kleiman have made a donation to Equality California as a wedding gift to friend and celebrity publicist Howard Bragman and his longtime partner, Chuck O'Donnell. [Link]
July 23, 2008
"The Constitution guarantees life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," LAPD Police Chief William J. Bratton said this week. "I see no reason why gays can't pursue happiness through marriage." He and his wife, former Court TV diva Rikki Kleiman have made a donation to Equality California as a wedding gift to friend and celebrity publicist Howard Bragman and his longtime partner, Chuck O'Donnell. [Link]
URGENT: Help Us Demonstrate that Clergy Support Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples
Posted on Jul 22, 2008 at 02:42 pm
Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice, and Healing
July 22, 2008
Religious leadership can make the difference. That's why the Religious Institute is launching a renewed effort to invite clergy from across the country to sign the Open Letter to Religious Leaders on Marriage Equality TODAY. [Link]
July 22, 2008
Religious leadership can make the difference. That's why the Religious Institute is launching a renewed effort to invite clergy from across the country to sign the Open Letter to Religious Leaders on Marriage Equality TODAY. [Link]
No! to marriage ban
Posted on Jul 21, 2008 at 10:17 am
Religious Right Watch
July 18, 2008
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has set up a special fund, "No On Proposition 8," to direct 100% of your contribution today to the fight against the anti-marriage ballot initiative in California. [Link]
July 18, 2008
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has set up a special fund, "No On Proposition 8," to direct 100% of your contribution today to the fight against the anti-marriage ballot initiative in California. [Link]