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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[--DATE OF RELEASE--]

Contact: [--NAME--], [--PHONE--], [--EMAIL--]

Local gay, lesbian, straight citizens to protest passage of anti-gay constitutional amendments in Arizona, Florida, California

[--CITY NAME IN ALL CAPS--] — A group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight citizens will take to the streets of [--CITY NAME--] to protest the passage of Proposition 8, California’s anti-gay marriage amendment, as well as other anti-gay ballot initiatives in Arkansas, Arizona and Florida.

Every day since Election Day, thousands have protested up and down streets in cities across California, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento. A national, grassroots coalition of LGBT activists have followed in their footsteps.

On Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. EST/10:30 a.m. PST, in large cities and state capitals across the country, Pro-Equality supporters will raise public awareness of the need for LGBT equality in marriage and in other civil rights.

WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest

WHO: LGBT and straight citizens of [--CITY NAME--] and surrounding areas.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008;1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: [--LOCATION--]

For more information contact [--NAME--] at [--PHONE--] or [--EMAIL--]
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Anonymous Marriage Amendment in Texas/was passed illegally/read this letter 4 Dec 12 2008, 7:22 PM EST by jaysays
 
Thread started: Nov 13 2008, 3:31 AM EST  Watch
Texas Secretary of State
Hope Andrade
Must be contacted and told that the ballot measure on the November 2005 ballot was not supposed to be on the ballot.
It was passed illegally, by politicians in Austin who allowed their religious beliefs to poison their votes.


I am writing to you regarding HJR-6 which was called The Marriage
Amendment. It was passed by the House in the 79th Regular Session on
April 25, 2005, and received in your office on May 24, 2005.
I wish to inform you that the vote in the House on this bill violated Article 3, Section 22 of the Texas Constitution.
“A member who has a personal or private interest in any measure or
bill, proposed, or pending before the legislature, shall disclose this
fact to the House, of which his is a member, and shall not not vote
thereon.“
According to Article 17, Secton 1 of the Texas Constitution, the only way a proposed amendment to the Constitution can be passed, is if 2/3 of the members each house votes “yea”.

There are House members that stated that their “personal” and “private” beliefs
were involved in their vote.......or are members of private organizations which are opposed to same-sex marriage:

House members allowed their
“personal” and “private” interests cloud their decision on this vote.
Therefore this amendment Constitutionally failed. It should have never qualified on the November 2005 ballot.

The fact that a clear majority of qualified Texas citizens voted
for this amendment is completely irrelevant. The voters should have
never seen this amendment, if the members of the House had been
complying with the Texas Constitution.
Patrick Greene
2430 NW Military Hwy #1909/San Antonio, Tx 78231

or call me at 210-913-5138

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Lovari Free To Love - Anti Prop 8 song 0 Nov 20 2008, 3:08 AM EST by Lovari
Thread started: Nov 20 2008, 3:08 AM EST  Watch
President and founder of Our Youth, Rob DeAnthony, contacted a group of LGBTQ supportive artists, and signed them on to work together on recording a song about hate crimes and opposition to Proposition 8, a law which has has been passed that doesn't allow equal rights for same sex marriage, and other serious issues that many refuse to talk about, that our youth within our community face everyday and will continue to face in the future. The goal of this song is to raise awareness on these serious issues, and have the proceeds from this record donated to anti-hate crime and LGBTQ organizations. Our Youth, a non profit organization designed to help GLBTQ youth, The Joey DiPaolo Foundation, a 501C organization designed to help young adults make the transition from childhood into adulthood while coping with the challenges and complications from HIV/AIDS, and the A.N.G.E.L. Initiative, an organization designed to help those that are suffering mental illness, especially the youth. The single, "Free To Love" was written by Lovari, a recording artist / activist who holds the record for the most consecutive Pride Performances in the Tri State area for both 2007 and 2008, as well as for his # 1 radio single "All I Want Is You".The track also features Out Magazine recording artist Scandelle, NY Times featured artist Janifer, out and proud hip hop artist Bryn't, legendary drag entertainer Harmonica Sunbeam, and Geo Vaughn, who was the original inspiration for this project. Produced by Chey de Los and DJ Relentless, "Free To Love" is burning up the airwaves and the club scene all while raising awareness and money for a vital cause. YOU CAN HEAR THE SONG NOW ON www.myspace.com/Lovari
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JBReiter Northampton rally video 0 Nov 16 2008, 3:53 PM EST by JBReiter
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Hi everyone - just wanted to alert you to the video of yesterday's Join the Impact rally in Northampton, MA which is now up on my blog, www.jendireiter.com . It's about an hour - too long to post on YouTube! It was so inspiring to see hundreds of people, gay and straight, come together for justice.
Thanks and keep the flag waving!
Jendi Reiter
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posted by uncasds   Nov 11 2008, 11:46 PM EST
Asheville Local Info version of flyer
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National Protest Press Release