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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! |
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Rally in Celebration or Protest at 5:30pm on the Day of the Decision WHAT IS IT? When the CA Supreme Court announces their decision on Proposition 8, we must act! We are calling you to join us for a rally in celebration or protest on the day of the decision. Protests will occur nationwide and our voices will be heard! We hope that we will come together in celebration, but must know that even in celebration we have many more battles to win and need to unite on the day of decision in one loud voice.
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Day of Decision Location & Information There will be a youth group that will be doing a 24 hour protest at the capitol as well as other events (not finalized plan yet, contact: Enrique Manjarrez youth@saccenter.org) | ||||
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| Organizer: Name: Bonnie Osborn Email: development@saccenter.org Partner organizations: Sacramento Stonewall Democrats, Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, Yes on Equality, Outword Magazine, Valley Rainbow Pages, MGW Newsmagazine NEW Sacramento D-Day Eve Event: Connected in Community: An Interfaith Gathering in Strength & Hope, Eve of CA Supreme Court Ruling on Prop 8. Location: Headhunters Patio, 1930 K St. Sacramento 95811. Led by Rev. Brian Baker & Rev. Lindi Ramsden. 5:30 to 6:30 pm. EAN Call to Action following 'Gathering & time to socialize Co-hosted by:Call 916-708-3390 for further info. Prop. 8 Decision Day Timeline 6:30 a.m. Sac Gay and Lesbian Center open for media contacts, TV news teams 10 a.m. Court announcement 10:30 a.m. TENTATIVE: Formal News Conference at Center 10 a.m. - Center open for following activities: 5 p.m. Sign-making Facebook/Social Network broadcastsFirst-Aid StationCounseling referralsFielding of media requests 5:30-6:30 p.m. Rally or Celebration—Intersection of 20th & L, Center front balcony 6:30 p.m. IF PROP 8 OVERTURNED Live entertainment/street party – EAN Stage at intersection of K and 20th IF PROP 8 UPHELD March from Center to State Capitol West Steps Rally March around Capitol Youth Overnight Vigil | Rally: Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Rally or Street Party at Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center - 1927 L Street, Midtown Streets will be blocked at intersection of L and 20th March: Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: March from Gay & Lesbian Center to State Capitol West Steps Rally Map: | Event Details can be found at the following pages. They will be continuously updated, so please check back often for the latest information and news. Thanks! National Facebook Group Page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=134526760157 http://www.marriageequality.org/index.php?page=ca-sacramento-county | ||
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY | MARCH 4, 2009 | |
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| Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) http://www.marriageequality.org/ For more information, contact info@equalityactionnow.com. | Gather at the West Steps of the Capital from 5-6pm for pre-march rally. Step off at 6pm. Arrive at California Supreme Court (914 Capital Mall) at 6:30pm for a short progam.
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| MARRIAGE LOBBY DAY | February 17, 2009 Join activists from across the state for a lobby day at the California State Capitol. This is a great way to share your story and take action to make a difference. Lobby your representatives directly to pass two resolutions to overturn Prop 8. SR 7 (Leno) and HR 5 (Ammiano) will make it the state’s official stance that Prop 8 should be invalidated. The event is free and open to all. Each participant will receive a lobbying training, advocacy materials, and be assigned to an experienced group leader. EQCA will arrange the meeting with your elected official(s). MORE INFORMATION: |
| FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY | FEBRUARY 12, 2009 | ||
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| Stephanie Glavin Marriage Equality USA Sacramento chapter co-leader stephglavin@yahoo.com 916-254-8523 | Saturday Febuary 14th 12:00 noon 600 8th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 874-6334 | Annual Marriage Counter Actions sponsored by Marriage Equality USA, partnering with Join the Impact. The event consists of highlighting the state sanctioned discrimination against same-sex couples by having long-term same-sex couples, often with children and grandchildren in tow, turned away from the marriage counter after requesting a marriage license while it serves heterosexual couples that approach no questions asked. The press is very active at this event. Volunteers Needed: We are asking for three categories of couples: Category #1) A married same-sex couple whose marriage could be invalidated. Category #2) A straight married couple to show support. Category #3) The same-sex couple that wants to get married. Please contact ca-sacramento@marriageequality.org if you would like to participate.Thanks! |
| NATIONWIDE DOMA PROTEST | JANUARY 10, 2009 | ||
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| <Stephanie Glavin email: StephGlavin@yahoo.com Phone: 916-254-8523> | <7PM Corner of 19th and J St. Sacramento CA 95823> | <Bring a DOMA protest sign. We will be encouraging other to sign the DOMA protest letter! I have sheets, bring a clip board if you can and meet me in front of Starbucks! Call if you can't find me.> |
| Get & print the Open Letter Learn more about the DOMA protest | ||
| 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.
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| Downtown Plaza in Sacramento between Macy's and 7th Street | info@equalityactionnow.org | At 5 PM on Saturday December 20th, meet at the Sacramento Downtown Plaza for a nation-wide, peaceful gathering to make an impact on the private sector. This candlelight vigil, held at commercial centers around the country, will be in remembrance of the rights that were lost 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 5 PM--Downtown Plaza between Macys and 7th Street, Sacramento • This will be a peaceful demonstration in the spirit of the holidays. • We'll dress alike: make a "Second Class Citizen" t-shirt. White with blue lettering. WHAT WILL WE BE DOING? * Hosting peaceful lighted vigils * We will stay silent unless asked a question, we will not yell, instigate, or bear signs. Instead, we will let our shirts do the talking and our candles pay our respects. Bring battery powered candles or flashlights since we will be inside. * Singing and/or silence encouraged... NO CHANTING.. keep it peaceful and in the holiday spirit. | |||
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Organizer contact info: Jenn- jennifer_stuhr@yahoo.com I will respond to emails with flyer information and other tips for gathering the largest possible donations. Because this particular agency doesn't accept canned food (but is the largest shelter in the area), I have gotten a list of items that are needed. All information will be on the flyers. Please email for more information. | |||||
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| Event: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade Event Type: March Date: January 19, 2009 Time: 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Oak Park Community Center 3425 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Sacramento Organizer: www.mlk365.org Event: "Red, Blue and WHITE" Inauguration Party Event Type: Party Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Time: 7 PM Location: Badlands, 20th and K St., Sacramento Organizer: Equality. Action. NOW. Event: Love and Marriage - Come Wearing White - Leave Seeing Red Event Type: Rally Date: Monday February 16, 2009 Time: 12:00 PM Location: State Capitol, Sacramento, CA Organizer: Equality. Action. NOW. Website: www.EqualityActionNOW.org Event: Since you're calling in "Gay" tomorrow... Date: Tuesday, December 9 Time: 7PM to Midnight Organizer: Equality.Action.NOW Website: http://www.EqualityActionNOW.org Event: A Day Without Gay Date: Wednesday December 10, 2008 Organizer: Equality.Action.NOW Website: www.EqualityActionNOW.org Event: Post-Prop 8 Town Hall Meeting Date: Wednesday December 10, 2008 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street Sacramento, CA Organizer: Equality.Action.NOW Website: http://www.EqualityActionNOW.org Event: Protest Hyatt Hypocrisy! Date: Saturday, December 6 Time: 12 Noon Location: Hyatt Regency Sacramento 1209 L St., Sacramento Contact: Josh Eidelson, jeidelson@unitehere.org, (916) 494-1726 | | January 19th, 2009 SACRAMENTO EQUALITY ACTION NOW PARTICIPATES IN Martin Luther King JR. MARCH IN SACRAMENTO Equality Action Now has been invited to march in solidarity with our community to honor and celebrate the fight for civil rights and the Legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join Equality Action NOW under the EAN banner at 8 am at the Oak Park Community Center 3425 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The LGBTQI community will march in solidarity, as a group in support of all the wonderful things that Martin Luther King Jr. fought for in America. Wear White Shirts - we will bring as many EAN shirts as we have and share. No signs except "LGBTQI - Marching in Solidarity" No Buckets Flyers to hand out about Love and Marriage Event at the State Capitol. Info: tina@EqualityActionNOW.org http://www.EqualityActionNOW.org The march begins at 8:30 a.m. and arrives at Sacramento City College at 9:30 am., and arrives at Sacramento Convention Center at 11 am (10th & K Streets). Activities will begin at the Convention Center approximately at 11:15 am with a job, health & educational fair, arts and craft vendors, as well as a multicultural talent showcase. For more information on the March and Fair, call visit www.mlk365.org<http://www.mlk365.org/> WHAT: Martin Luther King, Jr. March WHEN: January 19, 2009, Marchers assemble at 7:30 a.m. March from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Oak Park Community Center - 3425 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Sacramento WHY: March to honor the life and civil rights fight of Martin Luther King, Jr. January 20, 2009 Sacramento – Red, Blue and WHITE Party Join us at Badlands at 7 pm to welcome in our first African American President and celebrate the possibilities of “Change”. Celebrate the historic electoral victory of Barack Obama, rally with fellow community members for all the issues affecting our community, engage, connect, inspire and be inspired to continue the incredible movement building that led to Barack Obama’s victory and that which is occurring post election. Inauguration Evening Tuesday, January 20th 7pm – 10pm 20th and K Streets tina@EqualityActionNOW.org Equality Action NOW (EAN), the Northern California grassroots civil rights organization dedicated to mobilizing concerned citizens to promote equality for all, has announced that it is co-sponsoring, “Love and Marriage – Come Wearing White – Leave Seeing Red!” an important statewide rally on the steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento February 16, 2009 at 1:00pm. Equality Action Now joins California Outreach, Marriage Equality USA, Equality California (EQCA) and Join the Impact as sponsors and organizers of the event.. “Love and Marriage” will give citizens throughout the state of California and from across the country an opportunity to show their solidarity for the rights of 18,000 same-sex couples who were married and look forward to the day when those rights are available again - this time for everyone. “We are reaching out and joining other groups to sponsor the latest of many highly attended events to help make visible a community of Americans left out of basic rights others have in our country,” said Tina Reynolds, Sacramento community activist and founder of EqualityActionNOW.org. “‘Love and Marriage’ will bring together LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgendered, Questioning) people, young and old as well as their family members, and supporters to show their solidarity for the rights of same-sex couples – those already wed and those waiting for the day to come when they will also have the opportunity.” The star-studded list of speakers and entertainers who will take the stage beginning at 1:00pm includes actors George Takai (Star Trek) and his husband Brad Altman; Julia Louis-Dryfus (“Seinfeld” and “The New Adventures of Old Christine”); actor Doug Spearman (“Noah’s Arc”) and singer Deborah Gibson. Also speaking will be Robin Tyler (long time political and gay activist); Marc Shaiman (“Saturday Night Live,” creator of “Prop 8 the Musical” and a 2003 Tony Award for Best Score of a Musical for "Hairspray”); Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen (film producers “Milk” and “American Beauty”) and actress Selene Luna (“Margaret Cho Show”). Singer Melissa Etheridge will appear via video as well as folk singer, Eric Himan with a personal message and singing his song, “The Protest”. (Note: This listing is subject to change.) Organizers invite the public to arrive between noon and 1pm when the first speaker is to begin. The location is the west steps of the California State Capitol Building at 10th and L Street, Sacramento, CA. For more information contact event host Tina Reynolds, tina@equalityactionnow.org at 916.446.1082 or their Web site at www.EqualityActionNOW.org. In Southern California contact Nick Kimutis with California Outreach at nick@californiaoutreach.com. DECEMBER 9, 2008 Since You Are Calling In Gay Tomorrow, Come out and Play Tonight! Statewide, 7 pm to midnight Look for special events at your local bars, bookstores, coffee shops to celebrate being gay, in preparation of calling in feeling a little “queer” tomorrow. More info: http://equalityactionnow.c.topica.com/maamyPGabMlSbcdqNDZbaehuKb/ Update: No cover at Faces and 2 for 1 drink specials this Tuesday night! Statewide, Nationwide: A DAY WITHOUT GAY — “Call in Gay” On December 10th, supporters of the LGBTQI community are going on strike for one day to protest the passing of Proposition 8 and the removal of civil rights from the California Constitution of the LGBTQI community. 24 hours without our money, one day with no shopping (I know, I know... this will be HARD). But the good part is that you can “Call in Gay.” Just say “I feel a little queer today, and I won’t be in.” More information: tina@EqualityActionNOW.org We've reacted to anti-gay ballot initiatives in California, Arizona Florida, and Arkansas with anger, with resolve, and with courage. NOW, it's time to show America and the world how we love. Gay people and our allies are compassionate, sensitive, caring, mobilized, and programmed for success. A day without gays would be tragic because it would be a day without love. On December 10, 2008 the gay community will take a historic stance against hatred by donating love to a variety of different causes. On December 10, you are encouraged not to call in sick to work.You are encouraged to call in "gay"--and donate your time to service! For more information, visit: http://www.daywithoutagay.org Take action NOW! Come to this first Post-Prop 8 Town Hall Meeting to get updat get updated on what is happening in our community, learn how you can get involved, and share your ideas and concerns. We're looking for a showing from the ENTIRE LGBTQI community plus all of our allies. GOALS: - Update community on post-Prop 8 events. - Urge ALL attendees to get involved by signing up for a community workgroup. For more information: Christine Allen: coordinator@marriageequality.org> Tina Reynolds: tina@EqualityActionNOW.org Wendy Rae Hill: whill@naswca.org Doug Manchester owns the second largest Hyatt hotel in the US, the Manchester Grand Hyatt. His early contribution of $125,000 helped put Proposition 8 on the ballot. GLBT activists have been boycotting the Manchester Hyatt since July, but Global Hyatt Corporation still refuses to repudiate Manchester, despite their "gay-friendly" marketing strategies. Maybe Hyatt should just announce that we are no longer welcome in their hotels. |
