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Support the November 2010 Gubernatorial Election ballot initiative -
the California Marriage Equality Act
PROPONENT of ballot initiative:
ORGANIZER info, time, and location:
EVENT details:
Proponent of ballot initiative: Charles Lowe

Office phone number: 1-800-778-2998

Official website: http://www.yesonequality.com/

Official Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48303085809

Secretary of State website (ballot initiative page): http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_j.htm



Host of this rally/protest:

Time of rally/protest:

Location of rally/protest (include Google map):

Contact info:
Facebook group (or website)-
Host's phone/email-

Invite as many people as you can.
Bring homemade protest signs and accessories. Buy products (yard signs, bumper stickers, banners, etc.) and donate to the 'California Marriage Equality Act' ballot campaign.
Have refreshments: Bottled water, snacks, etc.

Remember: Please be respectful and civil with people who may disagree with you. Have police authorities with you during the protest/rally. This is to help keep civility and stability. 		California has a huge diverse population and its up to this ballot initiative campaign to reach out and speak up for the Golden State's diversity.

What can you do to support marriage equality NOW? Speak to at least three people you know whether it be a friend, relative, or acquaintance from California. Keep up the conversation for months and don't give up.

Please note that this event is just a plan. Grassroots protests and rallies won't begin probably until the start of the 2010 Gubernatorial Election, which is next year.
But it never hurts to start grassroots conversations NOW and begin gathering supporters when the event comes. Take care!
~ADD YOUR UPDATES!
LETS PUT THE FACES OF THE REAL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE 'CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE EQUALITY ACT', please watch these two videos. Meet some of my favorite same-sex couples, who are both my friends and my heroes, and see their families---(courtesy of http://www.gettoknowusfirst.org/ )
Meet the Leffew Family!
Meet Xavier and Michael!


CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY | MARCH 4, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO
TIME & LOCATION
Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA)
http://www.marriageequality.org/

For more information contact, ca-kern@marriageequality.org		Gathering in two locations. In Delano, gather at the south end of Cecil Avenue Park on Cecil Avenue from 4-6pm and in Kernville, gather at Circle Park at 5pm.



FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO
TIME & LOCATIONEVENT DETAILS
Marriage Equality USA

Whitney Weddell:
ca-bakersfield@marriagequality.org
661-204-3180		Thursday, 02/12/09- 12:00 pm

County Clerk’s Office
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301		Please direct all questions and press inquiries to chapter leader/Bakersfield GLBTQ leader Whitney Weddell





LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY | DECEMBER 20, 2008 | 5PM
WHAT IS IT?
On December 20th, we ask that you join us again for a nation-wide demonstration that will make an impact on the private sector. Candlelight vigils will be held at commercial centers in cities across the country in remembrance of the rights that once were for 18,000 marriages, and in honor of the rights that one day will be again - for EVERYONE.
HOW DOES IT WORK?

  • Please take to your local commercial district at 5PM--be it a shopping mall, outdoor financial center, you name it.
  • This will be a peaceful demonstration in the spirit of the holidays.
  • We'll dress alike: make or buy a "Second Class Citizen" t-shirt.
  • This will be the culmination of our National Food Drive for Equality event (see below for details)
 WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

  • Hosting peaceful candlelight vigils
  • We will stay silent unless asked a question, we will not yell, instigate, or bare signs. Instead, we will let our shirts do the talking and our candles pay our respects.Bring candles (battery powered if you'll be huddling inside).
  • Singing and/or silence encouraged...chanting is not....keep it peaceful and in the holiday spirit.

 FIND YOUR NEAREST LIGHT UP THE NIGHT LOCATION
LOCATION (mall, shopping area, etc.) Organizer Contact Info Event Details
Valley Plaza Mall,
corner of Ming & Wible		 Bakersfield LGBTQ
BakersfieldPride@aol.com
661-302-4266
www.gayrights.meetup.com/4/ 		Meet at 5pm at the NW corner of the mall, exactly at Ming & Wible in the Sears Parking Lot. Dress warmly! We'll have some candles, but feel free to bring your own. If you have a sticker or button that says, "Second-Class Citizen," wear it that night. The event will be silent protest; no cheering or waving; no signs either. Just a strong crowd of people protesting the current status of our equality. Dignity is the word of the day! Bring food items for the Bakersfield AIDS Project or the Alliance Against Family Violence.













GOT PHOTOS TO SHARE? GOT VIDEOS TO SHARE? GOT STORIES TO SHARE?

OUR CITY'S FOOD DRIVE
The Organization that we are going to support with donations: Bakersfield AIDS project or Alliance Against Family Violence.

Organizer contact info: Bakersfield LGBTQ, BakersfieldPride@aol.com; 661-302-4266, www.gayrights.meetup.com/4/



11/15 Protest Info
 Address & Map* Notes & Updates
City: Bakersfield

Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm


Organizer: Philip Neumann, Kim Canfield

Contact info:
Please take the time to send a quick email to Governor Schwarzenegger via this link: http://gov.ca.gov/interact
It just takes a few minutes to speak out against about Prop 8 and draw more attention to this very important issue.
Remember, don't be afraid to speak your mind but also be respectful and represent the GLBT community and their supporters in a positive light.

Supporting Organizations: Impact, F.A.I.R.

Events: A few speeches will be given, and the crowd will be offered to participate as well. We are looking for a musician or two who might like to perform for 20 minutes, or throughout the rally.		 City Hall: Bakersfield City Hall
1501 Truxtun Ave at Chester, downtown

Kim Canfield and Philip Neumann are organizing this event, in conjunction with the Impact group here and on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48621856135
 We are asking that people leave their "No on 8" signs at home, and please visit our Facebook page for the signs we prefer be used Saturday morning. You can also email Philip and ask for the full-sized images, which can be printed on 11"x17" paper at Kinkos/Office Depot/etc or any larger print as well.

This is a peaceful event and we would like any inflammatory posters/signs to be left at home.










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jfermiller How was LUTN in Bakersfield? 0 Dec 21 2008, 5:54 PM EST by jfermiller
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Please share you story if you went! Thanks,
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xwitnessx date? 0 Nov 18 2008, 1:34 PM EST by xwitnessx
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DJRottenRobbie Great story from KPIX 5 0 Nov 14 2008, 6:24 PM EST by DJRottenRobbie
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It's being called "this generations' Stonewall".

http://cbs5.com/video/?id=41888@kpix.dayport.com

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