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cobina — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:38:43 CST

GLBT Organizations in Georgia

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Organization	Description	Website
Human Rights Campaign	The HRCAtlanta Steering Committee is a diversevolunteer group of individuals working each and every day to bring the important work of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight allies in the region.	http://atlanta.hrc.org/
Atlanta Executive Network	Atlanta Executive Network is one of the largest networking organizations in the country. Founded in May 1992, the Atlanta business group has four goals: Promote Atlanta business and social contacts through networking; Advocate equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community; Promote diversity in the Atlanta business community and foster leadership in business, government and the arts. There's space on the group's website for resumes and the group holds separate luncheons each month for networking in a small environment.	http://www.aen.org/
Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce	Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the development and growth of Atlanta businesses that support the GLBT community. The group offers networking opportunities, business and investment seminars, and other events for gay professionals.	http://www.aglccserver.com
Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (Georgia State University)	The Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity at Georgia State University is the oldest gay-straight student alliance in Georgia! Founded in 1982, we’re now celebrating 26 years as one of GSU’s most successful student organizations! Since then we’ve grown to be one of the largest chartered student organizations on campus, now with over 600 members.	http://www.gsualliance.com/
Georgia Equality	Georgia Equality is the political advocacy voice of Georgia's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender citizens and their allies. Founded in Atlanta in 1995, it has grown into a true statewide organization and is known nationally as one of the leaders among state and local LGBT groups.	http://www.georgiaequality.org/cms/index.php
Mega Family Project	The MEGA Family Project aims to provide the very best support, education, and advocacy for LGBT families in Georgia. We are a very small organization trying to serve the needs of over 4,000 people in Georgia. That is a very tall order for an organization staffed with only one person.	http://www.megafamilyproject.org/
Emory University - Office of Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Life	The Office of LGBT Life at Emory serves the Emory University Community. We're here for you, whether you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, as an ally to LGBT people, or just as someone who's interested in knowing more about lgbt activities/groups on campus. Come by to talk, browse through our library, and find out what's going on. Highlights of what the Office provides include: lgbt programming throughout the academic year (including the annual Pride Banquet), one-on-one support, the Safe Space program, a volunteer Speakers Bureau, speakers/workshops, the LGBT Programming Council and advocacy for lgbt equality in all aspects of the Emory community	.http://www.emory.edu/LGBOFFICE
University of Georgia - LGBT Student Support Services	Lambda Alliance was established in 1992 as the Athens Gay and Lesbian Association to meet the needs of the LGBTQA community. We are now an officially recognized student organization at UGA. Lambda Alliance's mission is to strengthen the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) community at the University of Georgia.	http://www.uga.edu/lambda
Atlanta Feminist Women's Health Center	Since 1977, the Feminist Women's Health Center has strived to meet our mission to empower women through service, education, and advocacy. As Atlanta's leading non-profit feminist women's health resource, we have earned an outstanding reputation for providing quality care and community education, while working unceasingly to improve women's health. Through our three programs,Cliff Valley Clinic, Division of Reproductive Medicine, and theCommunity Education & Advocacy Network,the Feminist Women's Health Center offers a wide range of services, programs, and education for the community we serve.	http://www.atlfwhc.org
YouthPride	YouthPride is acommunity centerwhere you will become empowered as a LGBTQ youth. Our center provides you with a place were you will no longer feel alone, invisible, condemned, or unsafe simply because of your sexual orientation or identity.At YouthPride, you will become " one of the family"!If you are between the ages of 13 and 24 years old then pleasevisit us and experience for yourself metro Atlanta's most established LGBTQ youth center.	http://www.youthpride.org
The HOPE Clinic	Our mission is to improve the health of people throughout the world by developing safe and effective vaccines and other prevention methods against HIV and other infectious diseases.	http://www.medicine.emory.edu/id/hopeclinic
AIDS Walk Atlanta		http://www.aidswalkatlanta.com/Page.aspx?pid=197
GAPHR: Georgia Association of Physicians for Human Rights		http://www.gaphr.org/
Hotlanta Volleyball Association	Hotlanta Volleyball Association (HVA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote goodwill, understanding, and fellowship within Atlanta's Ts gay and lesbian community through the sport of volleyball. Comprised of Advanced, Intermediate and Recreational divisions, HVA sponsors many activities throughout the year including athletic leagues, tournaments, socials, and sponsorship of various community organizations to include Project Open Hand, ChildKind, American Red Cross and AIDS Walk Atlanta. HVA is a member of the North American Gay Volleyball Association (NAGVA).	www.hotlantavolleyball.org.
In the Life Atlanta	ITLA serves to promote unity, pride, self-empowerment, and positive visibility within Atlanta's Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender community of African descent through education, advocacy, and coalition building programs. ITLA is a proud member of the International Federation of Black Prides.	http://www.inthelifeatl.com
PFLAG Atlanta		http://www.pflagatl.org
Gay, Bisexual, Straight Alliance		http://www.westga.edu/~galawgc/
Out & Equal-Atlanta	O&E-Atlanta provides equality for all in the workplace, including corporations, small businesses, non profits, educational, government and individuals.	http://oeatlanta.collectivex.com/join

Gay Rights Media Page

Patrickometry — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:15:41 CST

Mission	The Gay Rights Media page on Facebook - sister site to QueerVisions.com - showcases select media of the LGBT Civil Rights Movement.
Collections	Queer Visions, FriendFeed, YouTube, Flickr and Twitter.
YouTube	Gay Rights Media Videos of 2009 Playlist
Flickr	Gay Rights Media Photos Pool

Roseville

calbrandon — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:40:43 CST

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Meet friends and new people at Placer County's Friends of Equality Cookie Baking/Decorating Party
	ORGANIZER info, time, and location:	EVENT details:
	Host Brandon Time Saturday December 19th Location TBA a location in Placer County Contact info: brandonr@placercc.org	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.

LETS PUT THE FACES OF THE REAL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MARRIAGE INEQUALITY, 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!

Meet the Leffew Family!

Meet Xavier and Michael!

Toronto

AerianaEve — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:34:39 CST

Protest Info	Address & Map*	Notes & Updates
City: Toronto Time: 1.30 pm Organizer: Katherina Yerro (AerianaEve) Contact info: Blog: http://activisteve.blogspot.com/ IF YOU NEED HELP I'll be wearing a tag that says "KAT." Look for an Asian girl, about 5'1.	Consulate General of the United States of America 360 University Ave	Same-sex marriage has been legal in Canada for three years, so it might seem strange to protest for a right we already have. Last Tuesday our friends south of the border were refused rights that should be second nature to a society that prides itself on equality of all peoples. http://www.facebook.com/wall.php?id=34488983610#/event.php?eid=34488983610 HOW CAN I HELP? 1. If you have a boombox that doesn't need a plug, that would be great! Someone has written a song for the protests and I figure we could make a CD to play while we're there. 2. Someone asked if we had t-shirts to wear, but that's a little much to do in one day. I think it would be great to have something to bring everyone together though, so if it's possible, you could pick up some transfer paper, (available at a Grand&Toy or Michaels or whatever) and put an image or something onto bandanas or even just scrap fabrics. Images are up here and at the Join the Impact site, linked above. 3. Or, you could help spread the word! Email me at and I'll send you .pdf's of the full page flyer and a smaller version with four to a page. If you take the TTC, you could just leave a couple around. I stuck one to a subway pole! 4. Make extra signs! There are ideas on the Join the Impact website as well. If someone is taking on #1 or 2, please tell me so we don't have overlap!

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Tropopause — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:34:24 CST

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allykat452 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:52:09 CST

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San Antonio

allykat452 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:19 CST

Trip to New Hampshire
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
For additional information, please contact Allyson Mays: allysonrmays@yahoo.com or Mikey Saenz: mikesnz210@satx.rr.com Currently looking for co-organizers! Want to help? We need: Donations: Food, Lodging, Transportation, Gas, Cash Publicity: Designing & Printing Fliers, Posting Ads on classified services, Spreading the Word, Drafting & Sending Press Releases to Online, Radio & Print Media Participants: Cost-per-person goes down with each new person who signs up Facebook Event Join The Impact San Antonio's Facebook Page. Join The Impact San Antonio's Myspace Page.	Date: TBA: Tentatively, Dec. 28-Jan. 3, 2010 Time: TBA Location: San Antonio, TX to Manchester, New Hampshire	We will meet at a location (TBA) and take our mode of transportation (TBA) to New Hampshire! January 1, 2010 is the first day same-sex marriages will be performed in the state and it's time to celebrate! Couples who are ready to marry can do so, and the rest of us will celebrate this trumph with our fabulous community! ITINERARY Dec. 28: Leave San Antonio Dec. 29: Arrive in Manchester, New Hampshire Dec. 30: Meet & Greet Party at Manchester Radisson Hotel Piano Lounge Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Party at The Element Lounge in Manchester Jan. 1: Wedding Ceremonies & Reception Jan. 2: Leave Manchester Jan. 3: Arrive in San Antonio The Manchester Radisson Hotel is offering special rates for this event, including group discounts. Full pricing details will be added soon.

Marriage Equality USA: National Tool Kit
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Learn more about Freedom to Marry Day	Read and share a letter of support from Warren Slocum

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Minnesota

dannydamage — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:29 CST

sign up here for email updates Join our Facebook group! 100 Attend Concert & March for LGBT Rights in Minneapolis on November 15 by Dan DiMaggio On Sunday, November 15, 100 mainly young people attended a march and concert for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights in Minneapolis. The march was organized by activists in Join the Impact-Twin Cities, Socialist Alternative, Youth Against War and Racism, and the International Socialist Organization. The event was held to mark the 1-year anniversary of last year’s demonstrations after the passage of Proposition 8 in California, which banned same-sex marriage. On November 15, 2008, hundreds of thousands of supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights took to the streets in over 200 cities across the U.S. in one of the largest and most visible days of protest for LGBT rights in U.S. history, signaling the birth of a new movement. This movement has gained further traction this year, although there is also growing anger at the political establishment for failing to make any real progress in granting LGBT rights. At the pre-march rally, several speakers gave reports from the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. on October 11, which drew 200,000 people to the capitol to demand full equality under the law for LGBT people in all 50 states. Others reported from Maine, where they were part of the struggle to turn out the vote to stop the passage of Referendum 1, which banned same-sex marriage there. Unfortunately this measure was passed by voters in early November. The concert, held at the Bedlam Theater, featured a diverse group of outstanding local Twin Cities musical acts. The performances included hip-hop from Guante and The Tribe, the beautiful acoustic music of the duo Sleeper and the Sleepless, and a closing set by punk band Burn All Flags. There were also performances by slam poets Syd Arnold and Khary Jackson. Khary, a member of the national poetry slam champion St. Paul Soapbox team, read a moving poem written from the perspective of Brandon Teena (the trans man whose rape and murder was the subject of the film “Boys Don’t Cry”) to Caster Semenya (the South African sprinter who was subjected to gender testing this year after winning the World Championship). Richard Aviles, originally from Los Angeles and now a student at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, summed up the spirit of a new generation of activists in his speech: “Always lift your fist to show that you are in the fight. Never give in and don't please those people that want to see us down. Let's show them that the LGBT community is strong and we don't take B.S. from anyone. We will fight until we get equal rights!” Activists hope to use the momentum from this demonstration to revitalize Join the Impact-Twin Cities, as part of the Equality Across America coalition formed out of the National Equality March. This coalition aims to form local grassroots organizations in all 435 Congressional districts to push for equality for LGBT people, including the right to marry, the right to work and go to school free from harassment and discrimination, the right to openly serve in the military, and the right to equitable healthcare and immigration policies. CONCERT & MARCH for LGBT EQUALITY *Sunday, November 15, 2pm-6pm Outraged by the vote to ban same-sex marriage in Maine? Interested in hearing inspiring reportbacks from the National Equality March? Want to hear some great music and performances by top Twin Cities' slam poets? *Then join us for a march and concert on November 15th to demand full equal rights NOW for the LGBT community!!! MARCH: Meet up at 2 PM 350 S. 5th St. Downtown Minneapolis (In front of Hennepin County Gov't Center, next to the Light Rail) CONCERT 3 PM - 6 PM Bedlam Theater, Fireplace Lounge 1501 S. 6th St. (West Bank, Minneapolis) Featuring: Guante / Top Twin Cities slam poets / The Tribe / Sleeper and the Sleepless / Eyewitness reports from the National Equality March, tables by community organizations and more! FREE and All Ages! Endorsed by: Impact-Twin Cities, MN Spoken Word Association (MNSWA), Socialist Alternative, Youth Against War and Racism (list in formation) To endorse, get more info, or find out how to get involved, contact: dan.dimaggio@gmail.com / 617-599-3026 "Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom." - Martin Luther King, Jr. November 15 marks the one-year anniversary of the historic demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights last year following the passage of Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California. Hundreds of thousands of supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights took to the streets in over 200 cities across the U.S. in one of the largest and most visible days of protest for LGBT rights in U.S. history, helping spur a new generation into activism. Marriage Equality Now! - Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell! - Pass the Employee Non-Discrimination Act! - Healthcare for All! - End Violence and Bullying in Schools! - More Funding for Youth LGBT Services!* "You are never given power – you have to take it.” - Harvey Milk F.A.Q.: I have some ideas about how to do things better. How can I get involved in the decision-making process for future events? Come to the organizing meetings. If you have any ideas on how to improve, let the organizers know and we will include you in the next meeting. New ideas are always welcome! Email jointheimpacttc@gmail.com to get looped in.

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100 Attend Concert & March for LGBT Rights in Minneapolis on November 15
by Dan DiMaggio

On Sunday, November 15, 100 mainly young people attended a march and concert for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights in Minneapolis. The march was organized by activists in Join the Impact-Twin Cities, Socialist Alternative, Youth Against War and Racism, and the International Socialist Organization.

The event was held to mark the 1-year anniversary of last year’s demonstrations after the passage of Proposition 8 in California, which banned same-sex marriage. On November 15, 2008, hundreds of thousands of supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights took to the streets in over 200 cities across the U.S. in one of the largest and most visible days of protest for LGBT rights in U.S. history, signaling the birth of a new movement.

This movement has gained further traction this year, although there is also growing anger at the political establishment for failing to make any real progress in granting LGBT rights. At the pre-march rally, several speakers gave reports from the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. on October 11, which drew 200,000 people to the capitol to demand full equality under the law for LGBT people in all 50 states. Others reported from Maine, where they were part of the struggle to turn out the vote to stop the passage of Referendum 1, which banned same-sex marriage there. Unfortunately this measure was passed by voters in early November.

The concert, held at the Bedlam Theater, featured a diverse group of outstanding local Twin Cities musical acts. The performances included hip-hop from Guante and The Tribe, the beautiful acoustic music of the duo Sleeper and the Sleepless, and a closing set by punk band Burn All Flags. There were also performances by slam poets Syd Arnold and Khary Jackson. Khary, a member of the national poetry slam champion St. Paul Soapbox team, read a moving poem written from the perspective of Brandon Teena (the trans man whose rape and murder was the subject of the film “Boys Don’t Cry”) to Caster Semenya (the South African sprinter who was subjected to gender testing this year after winning the World Championship).

Richard Aviles, originally from Los Angeles and now a student at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, summed up the spirit of a new generation of activists in his speech: “Always lift your fist to show that you are in the fight. Never give in and don't please those people that want to see us down. Let's show them that the LGBT community is strong and we don't take B.S. from anyone. We will fight until we get equal rights!”

Activists hope to use the momentum from this demonstration to revitalize Join the Impact-Twin Cities, as part of the Equality Across America coalition formed out of the National Equality March. This coalition aims to form local grassroots organizations in all 435 Congressional districts to push for equality for LGBT people, including the right to marry, the right to work and go to school free from harassment and discrimination, the right to openly serve in the military, and the right to equitable healthcare and immigration policies.

CONCERT & MARCH for LGBT EQUALITY
Sunday, November 15*, 2pm-6pm

***Outraged by the vote to ban same-sex marriage in Maine?***
***Interested in hearing inspiring reportbacks from the National Equality March?***
***Want to hear some great music and performances by top Twin Cities' slam poets?***
***Then join us for a march and concert on November 15th to demand full equal rights NOW for the LGBT community!!!

MARCH: Meet up at 2 PM
350 S. 5th St. Downtown Minneapolis
(In front of Hennepin County Gov't Center, next to the Light Rail)

CONCERT
3 PM - 6 PM Bedlam Theater, Fireplace Lounge
1501 S. 6th St. (West Bank, Minneapolis)
Featuring: Guante / Top Twin Cities slam poets / The Tribe / Sleeper and the Sleepless / Eyewitness reports from the National Equality March, tables by community organizations and more!
FREE and All Ages!

Endorsed by: Impact-Twin Cities, MN Spoken Word Association (MNSWA), Socialist Alternative, Youth Against War and Racism (list in formation)
To endorse, get more info, or find out how to get involved, contact: dan.dimaggio@gmail.com / 617-599-3026

"Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

*November 15 marks the one-year anniversary of the historic demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights last year following the passage of Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California. Hundreds of thousands of supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights took to the streets in over 200 cities across the U.S. in one of the largest and most visible days of protest for LGBT rights in U.S. history, helping spur a new generation into activism.

Marriage Equality Now! - Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell! - Pass the Employee Non-Discrimination Act! - Healthcare for All! - End Violence and Bullying in Schools! - More Funding for Youth LGBT Services!

"You are never given power – you have to take it.” - Harvey Milk

F.A.Q.:

I have some ideas about how to do things better. How can I get involved in the decision-making process for future events?

Come to the organizing meetings. If you have any ideas on how to improve, let the organizers know and we will include you in the next meeting. New ideas are always welcome! Email jointheimpacttc@gmail.com to get looped in.

PAST EVENTS

Marriage Equality Rally
Legislative Update

The activity at the legislature has been very intense this session and ultimately this bill was moved over to accommodate bills for which there are definite votes planned. Sadly, not even a Democratic majority in both chambers of the Legislature were enough to convince our lawmakers (vis a vis Joe Mullery) that the time was right to vote for equal rights.

As it would be viewed as a setback to bring the bill before committee without a vote, the Marriage and Family Protection Act was given an informational hearing only, without a call for a vote.

We shall withhold comment of the irony of the subsequent, and more decisive actions for equality now being taken in Iowa...

THIS IS NOT THE END!
We will be back in 2010!

November 15, 2008
National Marriage Equality Protest and Rally

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Los Angeles

janewishon — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:27 CST

UPDATE for NEW ballot initiative for 2010.

Start getting petition signatures NOW!!!
Check out http://www.signforequality.com
Download the petition, form teams and goals,
watch the training videos.
Brought to you by Restore Equality 2010 and Love Honor Cherish.
http://www.restoreequality2010.com

Proponents: John Henning, Jordan Krueger, Raphael Farrow, Andrew Klayman Jo Hoenninger, Peter Nguyen, Thomas Watson, Edwin Rivera, Angie-Marie Hancock, and Fredy Ceja. California Attorney General Jerry Brown provides the following description:
Repeals the current provision in California’s Constitution that states only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. Provides that marriage is between only two persons and shall not be restricted on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. Clarifies that the initiative shall not be interpreted to require any priest, minister, pastor, rabbi, or other person to perform a marriage in violation of his or her religious beliefs. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Over the long run, this measure would likely have little fiscal impact on state and local governments. (source: sos.ca.gov / ballot code: 09-0042.)

We need over 1 million signatures before April 2010 to qualify for the ballot in November 2010.

Great Nationwide Kiss-In Los Angeles

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=111377645818

What is this?

Time and Location

We need straight and gay couples for this event. Or come stag and we'll find you someone to kiss on the cheek.

If you're not canvassing for the Repeal of Prop 8 that day, please join us!

And, pass the word to your friends.

After incidents in San Francisco, San Antonio, TX, El Paso, TX and Salt Lake City, UT - where different gay and lesbian couples were harassed or detained by law enforcement or other people for the simple act of kissing in a public place - we need to make a strong statement to everyone everywhere: kissing is not a bad thing, nor has it ever been. It's not vulgar or inappropriate. It's a sign of affection that is as old as time itself. And it's a beautiful thing that we share with our loved ones every single day.

The Great Nationwide Kiss-In National Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124199360752

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Time: 10:30 am to 11:30am

Location: 3rd St Promenade

Cross Street Arizona (south side)

City/Town: Santa Monica, CA

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 Learn more about the California Marriage Equality Act (.pdf file).	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!

Meet the Leffew Family!

Meet Xavier and Michael!

Rally in Celebration or Protest 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.

Day of Decision Location & Information

ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO

TIME & LOCATION

EVENT DETAILS

Organizer:

East Los Angeles Contact:
Name: Eddie Martinez
Email: martinez.eddie@yahoo.com

Hollywood Contact:
Name: Equality Network
Email: david.comfort@mindspring.com

Santa Monica Contact:
Email: churchop@yahoo.com

East Los Angeles Rally
Time: 12:00 noon - 3:00pm
Place: East Los Angeles Recorder Office
4716 Cesar Chavez
Los Angeles, CA 90022

Join the West Hollywood march around 9:30pm - Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave. Take Metro.

Map

Hollywood Rally:
Time: 7:00 pm on the Day of Decision
Place: 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
Santa Monica and San Vicente Blvd

Map:

Santa Monica Rally:
Time: Meet at 6:00 pm on the Day of Decision
for fellowship, refreshments and discussion.
Place: 235 Hill Street (corner of 2nd Street & Hill)
Santa Monica, CA

We will walk to the Santa Monica Courthouse. Please wear white if possible, or just come as you are~
March:
Time:
Place: Santa Monica Courthouse
1725 Main Street, Santa Monica

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

West Hollywood Facebook Event Page
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=58312918863

Latino Equality Alliance Facebook Page

Yelp Event Page

Myspace Event Page

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Prop 8 Challenge Legal Team to Hold Press Conference Following Supreme Court Ruling (Los Angeles, May 22, 2008) — The California Supreme Court has announced that it will rule Tuesday, May 26, 2009, on whether Proposition 8, passed by a slim majority of voters on November 4 and eliminating the right of same-sex couples to marry, was a valid amendment to the California Constitution. At 10:30 a.m. -- approximately a half-hour after the expected posting of the ruling -- attorneys for plaintiff couples and community leaders will hold a news conference to discuss the ruling and what it means for California's same-sex couples and their families, communities of color, and the future of LGBT rights in California. Clergy members will deliver an invocation at 9:45 a.m., shortly before the ruling is announced. WHEN: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:45 a.m. Clergy Invocation 10:30 a.m. News Conference WHERE: Lucy Florence Cultural Center 3351 W. 43rd Street, L.A., CA 90008 WHO: Ron Buckmire, Jordan Rustin Coalition Jenny Pizer, Lambda Legal Marriage Project Director and Co-counsel, Strauss v. Horton Mark Rosenbaum, Legal Director, ACLU of Southern California Rocky Delgadillo, City Attorney of Los Angeles Nancy Ramirez, Western Regional Attorney, MALDEF Rev. Eric Lee, President/CEO, Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California Marc Solomon, Equality California (organizational plaintiff in Strauss v. Horton) Jorge Amaro, Latino Equality Alliance Doreena Wong, API Equality Lorri L. Jean, CEO, L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center Gay rights groups filed Strauss v. Horton, challenging Proposition 8, on November 5. The National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal and the ACLU, representing six couples and Equality California, argued that the radical change attempted by Proposition 8 amounts to a "revision" of the California Constitution that cannot be accomplished by a simple majority vote of the electorate unless first approved by a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Legislature. Civil rights groups representing people of color and other minority groups joined the challenge because of a shared concern about protecting the constitutional guarantee of equality. Local couples and community leaders will be available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean for one-on-one interviews.

Prop 8 Challenge Legal Team to Hold Press Conference Following Supreme Court Ruling

(Los Angeles, May 22, 2008) — The California Supreme Court has announced that it will rule Tuesday, May 26, 2009, on whether Proposition 8, passed by a slim majority of voters on November 4 and eliminating the right of same-sex couples to marry, was a valid amendment to the California Constitution.

At 10:30 a.m. -- approximately a half-hour after the expected posting of the ruling -- attorneys for plaintiff couples and community leaders will hold a news conference to discuss the ruling and what it means for California's same-sex couples and their families, communities of color, and the future of LGBT rights in California. Clergy members will deliver an invocation at 9:45 a.m., shortly before the ruling is announced.

WHEN:
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
9:45 a.m. Clergy Invocation
10:30 a.m. News Conference

WHERE:
Lucy Florence Cultural Center
3351 W. 43rd Street, L.A., CA 90008

WHO:

Ron Buckmire, Jordan Rustin Coalition
Jenny Pizer, Lambda Legal Marriage Project Director and Co-counsel, Strauss v. Horton
Mark Rosenbaum, Legal Director, ACLU of Southern California
Rocky Delgadillo, City Attorney of Los Angeles
Nancy Ramirez, Western Regional Attorney, MALDEF
Rev. Eric Lee, President/CEO, Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California
Marc Solomon, Equality California (organizational plaintiff in Strauss v. Horton)
Jorge Amaro, Latino Equality Alliance
Doreena Wong, API Equality
Lorri L. Jean, CEO, L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center

Gay rights groups filed Strauss v. Horton, challenging Proposition 8, on November 5. The National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal and the ACLU, representing six couples and Equality California, argued that the radical change attempted by Proposition 8 amounts to a "revision" of the California Constitution that cannot be accomplished by a simple majority vote of the electorate unless first approved by a two-thirds vote of both houses of the Legislature. Civil rights groups representing people of color and other minority groups joined the challenge because of a shared concern about protecting the constitutional guarantee of equality.

Local couples and community leaders will be available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean for one-on-one interviews.

LGBT-Labor Forum
Same Struggle,
Same Fight
Featuring - Cleve Jones - historical advisor to the movie MILK, Harvey Milk’s former aid, founder of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, and UNITE HERE union leader

A West Hollywood and Los Angeles community meeting on March 28th about building a strong Labor and LGBT coalition, uniting against Hyatt Hypocrisy, and winning full equality for all, presenting:
Other panelists are being confirmed

Location: Kol Ami, 1200 N. La Brea, West Hollywood, CA 90038

Date/Time: Saturday March 28th
4pm to 5:45pm

Workers and the LGBT Community Unite Against Hyatt Hypocrisy and Andaz’s Poverty Wages in London

· Doug Manchester, owner of Hyatt’s 2nd largest property in North America, donated $125,000 in the initial stages of Proposition 8. Hyatt has a multi-million dollar LGBT marketing effort yet has not taken any action against Doug Manchester.

· Workers at the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf have called for a boycott of their hotel and are demanding a fair process from their management to decide whether to have a union and to have a work place free from fear and intimidation.

· Workers at the Hyatt-Owned Liverpool Andaz in London, England are not being paid the voluntary minimum wage. At the same time, Hyatt has opened a union Andaz in our community of West Hollywood.

· We must stand together to show Hyatt and Andaz that they must stop the hypocrisy, support our community and respect workers!

Hyatt has shown itself to be anti-worker.

Hyatt has proven itself to be anti-gay.
Contact Tony Cochran UNITE HERE Labor-LGBT organizer at tcochran@unitehere.org for more information

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Always a Bridesmaid... A Rally on Behalf of Marriage Equality \| MARCH 21, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION
Always a Bridesmaid.. http://www.always-a-bridesmaid.org For more information, contact alwaysabridesmaid09@gmail.com	LA City Hall 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles 90012 March 21, 2009 1pm - 5pm Always a Bridesmaid...focuses on the emotional impact felt by those denied the right to marry We are asking the LGBT community & supporters to come out dressed as bridesmaids and groomsmen in order to create a visual impact for what Prop 8 has taken away from 861,000 CA residents Featuring guest speakers & altered wedding songs, this is event is built to illustrate what it means to always be a bridesmaid or a groomsmen and never a bride or groom. Come dressed in your finest bridesmaid and groomsmen attire and show CA that we all deserve an opportunity to throw a bouquet!

FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY \| FEBRUARY 12, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
<Organizer: Check this list to see if there's a MEUSA event planned in your city already- the MEUSA folks are excited to work with you on this event! If there's no event already being planned here's a tool kit that explains how to put an event together in your city. If this cell isn't filled in, we still need an organizer. If you're interested in organizing this event, add your contact information to this page. Questions about organizing? Contact the previous organizer (below) for tips, contacts and to make sure they haven't already gotten started.>	<Organizer: Add time and location details here>	<Organizer: Add event details here> Learn more about Freedom to Marry Day

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The Resolution - in Conjunction with National DOMA Protest - Los Angeles
January 10, 2009

West Hollywood - San Vicente Blvd, between Melrose and Santa Monica

2:00pm - 7:00pm

On Saturday, January 10th, 2009, the LGBTQ & Allies community will gather in West Hollywood to resolve to take action for equality and unite against The Defense of Marriage Act.

Be Entertained:
-PROP 8: THE MUSICAL LIVE!!!
-Featuring celebrity guest appearances by Peter Paige, Alec Mapa, Wilson Cruz
-And many more...

Make a direct and immediate impact at the Action Fair:
-Send a postcard to Obama
-Film your personal story
-Send messages to legislators
-Sign petitions
-And much more!

Help repeal DoMA:
-Sign an open letter to Obama
-Gather in solidarity

The Social Action Fair begins at 2PM, Stage show begins at 6pm Specific location & VIP appearance details coming soon! New Year, New Actions.

THE RESOLUTION is hosted by the Equal Roots Coalition (www.equalroots.com) in coordination with Join The Impact (www.jointheimpact.com) for the 'National Day of Protest against DoMA'. Come learn how to get involved and make change NOW. Participating organizations include:

ACT UP Now
Courage Campaign
Equality Network
Gays United Network
ISO
Love, Honor, Cherish
Marriage Equality USA
Postcards To The President
WhiteKnot.org
And more to come…

Jeffrey Prang, Mayor of West Hollywood - Confirmed to speak.

Tell a friend and forward along this invite!

Event details coming soon
For more information: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=46675086681
Mike Ai
Equal Roots Coalition - Co Founder
mike@equalroots.com
www.equalroots.com
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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

Organizer Contact Info

Event Details

Intersection of Laurel Canyon/Ventura Blvd.

felicia.carbajal@gmail.com ANY VOLUNTEERS

Light Up the Night for Equal Rights THE VALLEY

Facebook page for protest

Hollywood and Highland (not the Grove).
Meet at the Hollywood United Methodist Church at Franklin and Highland between 4:30 and 5.

robtish@pacbell.net

Light up the Night (Hollywood)
Facebook page for vigil
Not on Facebook? Use this link

Valencia Town Center Mall - Circle Drive Court

jennae.phillippe(at)gmail.com
eaheathman(at)gmail.com

Light Up the Night For Equal Rights Vigil
Attire Suggestions: White shirt, sweater, or sweatshirt
Flameless tealight candles available for $1 donation to cover the cost
Facebook Page for SCV here

Belmont Shore Light Up the Night for Equality
4621 E. 2nd Street, Long Beach, 90803

Shawn - 8accountibility@gmail.com

BELMONT SHORE in LONG BEACH
Learn More at The 8 Accountability Project
WEAR white Knots (www.whiteknot.org)

Silverlake
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr Los Angeles, CA 90027

Map

Perry
perry.volunteer@gmail.com

Please wear a white shirt

Meet us at 3pm for the 3:45 showing of Milk or meet us at 5:45pm in front of the theater for the Candlelight Procession

click here for all the details

Facebook Page for the Event

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~Archive~

Please share this email with other supporters. To be added to the Marriage Equality, USA's email list please visit http://www.marriageequality.org/index.php?page=join-now and sign up. Be sure to use your local Los Angeles area zip code to be included in the Los Angeles Chapter Updates.
Marriage Equality USA Los Angeles Chapter announces Town Hall.

Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA)'s Los Angeles chapter will be facilitating the first in a series of Community Town Hall's on December 7, 2008 from 2:00pm-4:00pm to be held at the West Hollywood Auditorium at 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA, 90069. Doors will open at 1:30pm. The Town Hall is an open public forum to discuss Proposition 8's aftermath and to strategize where the community should go from here.

Co-organizer and Chapter Leader Geoff Scowcroft states the purpose, "is to let the community speaks its mind on what happened in the recent election and to map a new direction for the Same-Sex Marriage Movement." While other Town Halls have been organized Scowcroft says, "The messages in these discussions have been controlled by the same organizations that planned the failed strategy for the campaign. The format has lacked the transparency that many in the community feel is essential for a clear understanding of the issues. It is time for an open forum for our community to discuss what has happened, so that we can truly start the process of healing."

The format for the Town Hall will allow participants to share their feelings and comments whether positive or negative for the first hour. Community Leader's will be on hand to answer questions and help provide insight that the public might not have. The second half of the meeting will be a discussion of what direction the movement should take in the future.

It is requested that speakers limit their statements or questions to two minutes to allow multiple participants to share their point-of-view. A varied group of community leaders will be on hand to try to provide insight for and perspective.

A community area will be set up to allow other organizations to provide information and additional resources. Organizations that are interested in participating should contact the sponsors at ca-losangeles@marriageequality.org.

We are in need of volunteers that can help facilitate the event. Set up will start at 11am on the 7th. Volunteers are needed for set up, tear down and providing community information during the event. Volunteers should contact MEUSA's local Chapter Leaders, Geoff Scowcroft and Peter Wolf at ca-losangeles@marriageequality.org. We are also looking for individuals that would be interested in filming the event.

MEUSA is also looking for the donation of a video projector and 100-150 chairs to provide additional seating for the event.

Further information about this Town Hall can be found here Information on Town Hall's around the state and the nation can be found at the organizations website at http://www.marriageequality.org.

Protest Info	Address & Map*	Notes & Updates
City: Los Angeles Time: 10:30am Saturday November 15th, 2008 Organizer: Stay updated on our blog: www.protest8la.wordpress.com and please sign up to VOLUNTEER! F.A.I.R. www.justfair.us Contact info: justfairus@yahoo.com Facebook page Getting There via Transit: Metro Red/Purple Line subway, Civic Center Station http://www.metro.net Supporting Organizations: Marriage Equality USA, Los Angeles Chapter www.marriageequality.org ca-losangeles@marriageequality.org http://www.endh8now.com What to bring: Plenty of Water (hot temperature) Protest signs Wear a Red shirt	City Hall: 200 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 1st. St. Steps (map deleted to improve page load)	FROM STREET TO STRATEGY Welcome to F.A.I.R. (Freedom - Action - Inclusion - Rights)! This group was initiated by the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center at a Young Activists Forum held November 8th, 2008. Managers of this Google Group are young Los Angeles-based activists who are dedicated to taking the fight for equal rights from the Streets to Strategy following the passage of Proposition 8 in California. Our primary focus is to disseminate information and form a strategic plan for the future of this Civil Rights movement. We hope F.A.I.R. will become a model for others in California and the rest of the USA. Through this group, we hope to hear your input on how this movement should proceed. We will also post important information and event notices related to LGBT civil rights. Please share your suggestions and get involved! You may also find more information regarding F.A.I.R. at http://www.justfair.us. Please share with your friends and family who might be interested. Thank you again for your support and check back often for updates! -F.A.I.R www.justfair.us Marriage Equality, Inc. Marriage Equality, Inc. began as an idea in 1996 with a handful of activists believing that same-sex couples should have the freedom and the right to civil marriage, and angry that the federal government wanted to pass a law barring LGBT people from this right. The organization was officially founded and formed February 12, 1998, on National Freedom To Marry Day. The New York chapter became so successful that activists in Los Angeles Oakland and San Francisco California, responding to that state's 2000 anti-marriage referendum, began Marriage Equality California. www.marriageequality.org

San Diego

Hothulagurlzzz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:23:49 CST

GET INVOLVED IN JOIN THE IMPACT IN CALIFORNIA!

Looking for the latest event in your city? Click on your city's link below. If there are no events planned or if your city does not have a page, don't wait for someone else to get the ball rolling--volunteer to be the organizer for your city!
NEED HELP?==>If you do not know how to add (or edit) a page, visit the Wetpaint FAQs for instructions. Also feel free to contact michaelbeezner for assistance.
Potential City Organizers:==> If you have any questions about city organizing in California contact Brandon for assistance.
City Organizers, please put contact info in the JTI database

THE LATEST, GREATEST NEWS

UPDATE for NEW ballot initiative for 2010.

Start getting petition signatures NOW!!!
The group heading this November 2010 California ballot initiative is
LoveHonorCherish based in Studio City, CA. (lovehonorcherish.org)

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 Learn more about the California Marriage Equality Act (.pdf file).	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!

Meet the Leffew Family!

Meet Xavier and Michael!

THE "DAY OF DECISION" ON PROPOSITION 8 | DATE: MAY 26th, 2009.

ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO

TIME & LOCATION

EVENT DETAILS

Day of Decision (DoD)
http://www.dayofdecision.com/

Organizers:

Marriage Equality USA San Diego
http://www.marriageequality.org
Email: meusasd@gmail.com

San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality
http://www.samealliance.com
Email: activist@zoochia.com

San Diego Equality Campaign
http://www.sdequalitynow.com
Email: sarabrooks@gmail.com

PEACE MONITORS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Contact Scott Allen & Wendy Sue,
SDVolunteers@DayofDecision.net

Assemble:
Time: 5:00 pm
Place: Meet at 6th Avenue & Laurel Street, Balboa Park
whatever the decision is.

March:
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: 6th Avenue & Laurel Street, Balboa Park march down 6th to Broadway, then west to Hall of Justice.

Rally:
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: 330 West Broadway at Hall of Justice.

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

San Diego Facebook Event Page
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56556082508

Facebook Peace Monitor Training Event Link

Project OUTReach on Facebook

Marriage Equality USA San Diego Facebook Group

North County Inland Facebook Event

Escondido Day of Decision Events:
http://dayofdecision.wetpaint.com/page/Escondido

PROTEST
5:00pm Meet at 6th Avenue & Laurel Street in Balboa Park.
If the California Supreme Court rules for Prop 8,
we will march south down 6th Avenue to Broadway
and then west to the Hall of Justice.

CELEBRATION
5:00pm Meet at 6th Avenue & Laurel Street in Balboa Park.
If the California Supreme Court rules against Prop 8,
we will march north up 6th Avenue to University
and then east to Normal Street for a block party.

'DAY OF DECISION' ACTIONS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

We need volunteers to sign up A.S.A.P. to help with: set up/tear down of the March and Rally sites, pass out flyers, canvas and gather signatures, fundraise, lead chants and songs, make posters and signs etc. SDVolunteers@DayofDecision.net

NEW SAN DIEGO DAY OF DECISION FLYER DOWNLOADS! PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY!!!

4upMiniFlyers.PDF
8x10PosterHandouts.PDF
DayofDecisionlogo-FullPage.jpg
DayofDecisionlogo-4upPage.jpg

Dear DOD/DAD Volunteers and Peace Monitors,

IF WE WIN OR IF WE LOSE:
Meet at 6th and Laurel at 4:00PM.

We need volunteers to show up as soon as possible so we can put you all to work ASAP!
CHECK - IN at 6th and Laurel with Wendy Sue and Scott Allen.
BRING FRIENDS TO VOLUNTEER WITH YOU!

Wear a BRIGHT YELLOW SHIRT, comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
(Coordinators will be wearing RED SHIRTS)
Please wear a smile, remember we are the Hosts and Hostesses of this Peaceful, Positive, Political Action. SMILE - the media is watching us…

Pack a backpack with:
water, a snack/supper, pen and paper, flashlight, jacket and anything else you might need.
Charge your cell phone and bring it with you!

Please make sure you have Wendy Sue's cell phone number in your phone in case of an emergency. Wendy Sue - 619-563-1086 WSUEB@AOL.COM

CARPOOL!!!

IF you are unable to join us and volunteer until after 6:00PM.
IF WE WIN:
Go to THE LGBT CENTER in Hillcrest and help set up the RALLY.
IF WE LOSE:
Head over to the HALL OF JUSTICE - 303 WEST BROADWAY and help set up the rally.

Volunteers and Peace Monitors will also be needed for the DAY AFTER DECISION
ONLY IF WE LOSE. - Please meet at the Rally site - The San Diego County Administration Building and check in with Wendy Sue at 11:00AM, or whenever you can volunteer between 11:00AM - 4:00PM.

NONVIOLENT POLITICAL PROTEST RESOURCES

Soul Force: http://www.soulforce.org/
Nonviolence 4 Equality: http://www.nonviolence4equality.org/
The Ruckus Society: http://ruckus.org/
ACT-UP: http://www.actupny.org/documents/CDdocuments/CDindex.html
War Resisters League - Handbook for Nonviolent Campaigns:
http://www.warresisters.org/index.php
The Peace Resource Center of San Diego: http://www.prcsd.org/index.htm
Voices for creative nonviolence: http://vcnv.org/
Christian Peacemakers: http://www.cpt.org/

Again, Thank You for Volunteering!!!
SDVolunteers@DayofDecision.net

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY \| MARCH 4, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION
Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) http://www.marriageequality.org/ San Diego Equality Campaign (SDEC) http://www.sdequalitynow.com San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality (SAME) http://www.samealliance.com	San Diego will have a community rally with speakers and singing converging on the Hall of Justice at 330 W Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 from 4-6pm . A candle light vigil will then line the streets of Downtown San Diego Starting at 6pm. [Google Map]

Please wear a white knot in solidarity to the March Forth on March 4th event!

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA
In an open letter to the LGBT Community, President-elect Obama has said, "I support repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act, passing an inclusive non-discrimination act, repealing “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” passing hate crimes legislation and fighting HIV/AIDS." We're reminding him of that pledge by writing our own open letter back to him! Get involved today: print the Open Letter, take it to school or work, and collect signatures! The goal of 1,000,000 signatures is within reach! San Diego can help get us there! Please collect signatures for this letter!

Basic Info	What Can I Do?
Organizers: sarabrooks@gmail.com San Diego Equality Campaign Please check our website for the latest on our events and organizing, as well as a calendar of other local, statewide, and national events! Join us on Facebook! Join us on mySpace! Join us on Yahoo Groups! (the yahoo group is a mailing list with up-to-date information right in your email inbox!) The ACLU wants you to know your rights as a protester.	+ Talk. Talk to your family, your community, your faith leaders, and your elected officials about why you support marriage equality. Send a postcard in a #10 envelope (he won't accept postcards anymore due to the high volume!) to President-elect Obama and let him know that you haven't forgotten the promises he made to the LGBT community. + Commit. Commit to having at least one equality based conversation a day. Talk to someone you don't know and tell them what equality means to you. Commit to posting one flier a day in your neighborhood, or taking one to each of the places you hang out. Commit to attend our events and bring someone with you! Commit to Camp Courage San Diego! + Gather. Gather signatures on the Open Letter to Barack Obama. Take it to the shopping malls, the streets, your office, your classrooms, Starbucks, the hair salon, the library, and every other place you go. Every time you have a conversation, get a signature on the letter. + Give. Give back to your community, starting with volunteering. Being out in our community, outside of the LGBT community, is essential to winning our rights! If you're able, donate money to the ACLU, Lambda Legal, or Equality California. If you're able, donate time to volunteering with San Diego Equality Campaign -- see below, and left, to find out what needs doing. + Join the Impact. We have events both in conjunction with the national Join the Impact events, and also our own local events. We'll be marching in January and applying for marriage licenses in February. Join San Diego Equality Campaign or our Yahoo Mailing list to learn more.
Mission Statement San Diego Equality Campaign seeks to promote equal rights for persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, including the right to marry, to be free from discrimination in their workplace, and the right to serve in the armed forces freely and openly, and without prejudice. Purpose San Diego Equality Campaign seeks to enable the greater San Diego area to take direct action to promote equal rights.	San Diego Upcoming Events February 15, 2009 -- Sleep With the Right People Rally! -- Please come join us in letting former President Bill Clinton know that he is breaking promises to the LGBT Community by speaking at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, which is under boycott from the LGBT Community and Labor! 11am, 1 Marketplace, San Diego. March 2009 -- Camp Courage will be coming to San Diego! Please stay tuned for this incredible workshop to help you develop your own personal story and persuade others to the cause of Marriage Equality! March 2009 -- Service Project -- Join us as we help our community through these difficult times by completing a service project in our community. Stay tuned for more details!
Volunteer! Volunteers are needed to take an active role in assisting with crowd control at large events, such as marches. Volunteers are not active participants in the events, though they support the cause and do march with the crowds. However, volunteers must be able to dedicate extra time to the cause, including mandatory training and refraining from socializing and being distracted by children, family, friends, or pets while working an event. Time commitment involved is about 10 hours in the week leading up to the event and including the day of the event. Our volunteers make our events safe, peaceful, and positive. We understand that it's not for everyone. If you are interested, please contact San Diego Equality Campaign and put the word "Volunteer" in the subject line. Thanks for getting involved!	25,000 march for equality in San Diego on November 15, 2008 (photo (c) Son Appareil Photography, 2008)
Defense of Marriage Act protest group, Janaury 10, 2009 (photo (c) Mike Tidmus, 2009)	Connor Greene and Missy Luber exchange rings and vows on Freedom to Marry Day in San Diego, February 12, 2009! (photos thanks to Rene Moraida!)

Fremont

Hothulagurlzzz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:23:01 CST

CURRENT Join the Impact EVENT:

UPDATE for NEW ballot initiative for 2010.

Start getting petition signatures NOW!!!
The group heading this November 2010 California ballot initiative is
LoveHonorCherish based in Studio City, CA. (lovehonorcherish.org)

THE GREAT NATIONWIDE KISS-IN
August 15, 2009 at 2 p.m., EDT (or 11 a.m., PDT)
Show your community and the American nation that kissing someone you care and love is, well, harmless!
We believe that a kiss is a symbol of kindness and the world needs more kindness.
JOIN the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124199360752

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 Learn more about the California Marriage Equality Act (.pdf file).	Host of this rally/protest: Anyone can be a host. Time of rally/protest: In the afternoon until late evening. Date will be added in the future since this election will take place on November 2010. A LOT of time to begin gathering support --> look at "event details". Location of rally/protest (include Google map): Blacow Rd/Stevenson Blvd intersection (near John F. Kennedy high school). -OR- Mowry/Fremont Ave intersection. Contact info: Facebook group (or website)- Host's phone/email- 1) Invite as many people as you can - more than 40 people needed. 2) Bring homemade protest signs (eg. "restore marriage for same-sex couples", "honk if your YES on...", etc.), signs/banners bought from the campaign (eg. "Vote YES on Prop..."), and accessories (eg. rainbow flags, california flag, american flag, white ribbons, etc). 3) 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!

Meet the Leffew Family!

Meet Xavier and Michael!

GOOD NEWS! Join the Impact has a blog about this "Day of Decision" event.
Read the blog here: http://jointheimpact.com/2009/03/day-of-decision/
Visit the Join the Impact: Day of Decision WIKI, here: http://dayofdecision.wetpaint.com

As a means of gearing up for the upcoming California State Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8, a host of LGBT rights activists and organizations have launched "The Day of Decision," a nationwide call to organize demonstrations and rallies across the U.S. on the day that the Court announces its opinion over whether Prop 8 is valid or discriminatory. As the organizers call it, this day will either be a day of "celebration" or a day of "protest."

Robin Tyler, one of the original plaintiffs in the case (along with her wife, Diane Olson), is one of the co-organizers of the action. Here's the reason why this is coming together, in her words:

The site that organizers have launched, Day of Decision, is up and running and offers people the opportunity to sign up to host a "Day of Decision" rally in their community. There are sample downloadable posters, flyers, and more to help folks organize locally to respond to a Court decision that will clearly have national implications. Towleroad already lists that a few organizations have signed on as co-sponsors, including Join the Impact, Centerlink, (the National Association of LGBT Community centers), and Metropolitan Community Churches.

Check out the site. And if you're interested in staying in the loop, join the Day of Decision google group here. Together, we can all respond with unity regardless of whether the California State Supreme Court invalidates Prop 8, or adjudicates discrimination.

(SOURCE: http://gayrights.change.org/blog/view/the_day_of_decision_on_prop_8)

GOT PHOTOS TO SHARE?

GOT VIDEOS TO SHARE?

Webpage coming soon!

GOT STORIES TO SHARE?

Webpage coming soon!

Fremont, CA PAST EVENTS:

- 11/04/08 Election Day - NEWS: Obama Elected...ballot initiative Prop 8 passes with a "YES" vote...
- 11/15/08 Nationwide Proposition 8 Protest Event.
- 11/19-11/27/08 Project Postcard Event.
- 11/28-12/20/08 National Food Drive for Equality Event.
- 12/10/08 Day without a Gay Event.
- 12/05/08 National Release of "MILK" Movie.
- 12/20/08 Light up the Night Vigil Event.
- 01/10/09 National DOMA Protest Event.
- 01/20/09 Obama Inauguration Event.
- 02/16/09 Love and Marriage Rally Event.
- 02/17/09 Lobby for Love Event.
- 03/05/09 California Supreme Court Prop 8 Ruling. - 5/26/09 Rally in Celebration or Protest at 6pm on the Day of the Decision (MAY 26TH)

Fremont, CA FUTURE EVENTS:
Please check back frequently!

- 11/2010 California Marriage Equality Act rally/protest. (Bring as MANY supporters as you can, protest at the Mowry/Fremont Ave or Blacow Rd/Stevenson Blvd intersection, wave and hold up ballot campaign signs!)
More to come in the future (Next year).

GREAT NATIONWIDE KISS-IN - August 15, 2009 at 2 p.m., EDT (or 11 a.m., PDT)

San Francisco

Hothulagurlzzz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:22:25 CST

~~Next Event~~

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Looking for the latest event in your city? Click on your city's link below. If there are no events planned or if your city does not have a page, don't wait for someone else to get the ball rolling--volunteer to be the organizer for your city!
NEED HELP?==>If you do not know how to add (or edit) a page, visit the Wetpaint FAQs for instructions. Also feel free to contact michaelbeezner for assistance.
Potential City Organizers:==> If you have any questions about city organizing in California contact Brandon for assistance.
City Organizers, please put contact info in the JTI database

UPDATE for NEW ballot initiative for 2010.

Start getting petition signatures NOW!!!
The group heading this November 2010 California ballot initiative is
LoveHonorCherish based in Studio City, CA. (lovehonorcherish.org)

OPERATION SHINE - SAN FRANCISCO
On YouTube
Become a part of the solution in ending youth homelessness.
Operation Shine America is an opportunity for the LGBTQ community of the United Sates to stand with the homeless LGBTQ youth who are suffering a very intense and morally appalling form of nationwide discrimination.

July 10, 2009 - Friday
5:30 pm Meet at SF LGBT Center
6:00 pm March to Castro - Harvey Milk Plaza for Rally
7:45 pm Post Rally Event @ "Bay Area Lift" - 18th & Sanchez

PrideWalk 2009
Chloe and Jill are walking across the country to shine a light on the problem of queer homeless youth. Read about them here.

ORGANIZERS
for more info please contact -

robert@onestruggleonefight.com
melissa@onestruggleonefight.com

ONE STRUGGLE, ONE FIGHT

Support theNovember 2010 Gubernatorial Electionballot initiative - theCalifornia Marriage EqualityAct
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 Learn more about theCalifornia Marriage Equality Act(.pdf file).	Hostof this rally/protest: Timeof rally/protest: Locationof 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!

Meet the Leffew Family!

Meet Xavier and Michael!

~~Future Events~~

UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:

Pottery Barn in the Castro District (Market & Castro Streets) is currently featuring window displays of heterosexual couples. Please call the Pottery Barn district manager, Tana, at 415-421-7900 to request (politely) that images of happy same-sex couples are displayed as well.

OPERATION SHINE SF -
to support and shine a light on the problem of queer homeless youth. PrideWalk 2009 is in SF now. Chloe & Jill are making their way to Washington, DC. They are walking across country, meeting the homeless and letting people know how homelessness is affecting LGBT youth and other homeless peoples.

www.pridewalk2009.org. Contact SF organizers - robert@onestruggleonefight.com, melissa@onestruggleonefight.com

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~~Archive of Past Events~~

THE "DAY OF DECISION" ON PROPOSITION 8\|DATE: MAY 26th, 2009.
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
Day of Decision (DoD) Main Site:http://www.dayofdecision.com/ Wiki Site:http://dayofdecision.wetpaint.com/page/San+Francisco ON THE NIGHT PRIOR TO THE RULING: - 7:00pm to 8:30pm: Interfaith Prayer service at Grace Cathedral (1100 California St). All peaceful loving people are invited to come together for this service, no matter what their position on the court case may be. For more information emailrstringfellow@clgs.org THE DAY OF THE RULING: - 8:30am to 9:15am: Service/Blessing at St. Francis Lutheran Church (152 Church St, across from Safeway). - 9:15am to 10am: March from Saint Francis to Civic Center Plaza. - 10:00am to 10:30: California Supreme Court steps (400 McAllister St) Everyone is invited to stand with us on the steps to receive the ruling. If you are a couple that married, or wanted to marry and will speak to media, please email your name, contact information, phone number and story tomedia@marriageequality.org. Please bring your families and allies with you. - 10:30am: Circle of Care at Civic Center Plaza. If the marriage ban is upheld, a group of Bay Area clergy and congregants will engage in nonviolent civil disobedience immediately after receiving the ruling go towww.onestruggleonefight.org http://www.onestruggleonefight.org/for details. THE EVENING OF THE RULING - COMMUNITY GATHERING Emceed by Stuart Gaffney, John Lewis, Lawrence Ellis, Molly McKay and Davina Kotulski - 5:00pm to 6:00: Pre-March Rally at SF City Hall (speakers include Terry Stewart, Kate Kendall and others) - 6:00pm to 7:00: March to MLK Memorial at Yerba Buena Gardens (4th and Mission, next to Metreon). Followhttp://twitter.com/stop8dotorg for live updates from the march. - 7:00pm to 8:30: Post-March Gathering at Yerba Buena Gardens, (speakers including Rev. Amos Brown , music, and next steps)	Pre-March Rally: Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Place: San Francisco City Hall March: Time: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM Place: End at MLK memorial in Yerba Buena Gardens Community Gathering and speakers from 6:45 PM to 8:30 PM	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 San Francisco Facebook Event Page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56341968089&ref=nf http://twitter.com/stop8dotorg

Pottery Barnin the Castro District (Market & Castro Streets) is currently featuring window displays of heterosexual couples. Please call the Pottery Barn district manager, Tana, at 415-421-7900 to request (politely) that images of happy same-sex couples are displayed as well.

"March for Life" counter-protests(January 24, 2009, 10:30 AM)
The fights for reproductive rights, marriage equality, and separation of church and state are essentially the same: to prevent religion from influencing politics, and to get the government out of our private lives. The group of counter-protesters is usually so small that it's dwarfed by the huge "March for Life" (whose participants are bussed in to San Francisco from great distances). Let's boost the number of counter-protesters this year and make a big positive statement for the media.
Meet near Justin Herman Plaza at the Music Concourse, at Stuart & Market Streets.
organizers:
Pieces of 8(organizer:Eric Schiller)
San Francisco Atheists
BACORR (Bay Area Coalition for Reproductive Rights)
BACORR contact: bacorrinfo@yahoo.com
To organize: Attend the first BACORR town hall meeting Wednesday, December 18, 2008 at 7 PM,Women's Building: 3543 18th Street, between Guerrero & Valencia Streets in the Mission District
To donate: Women's Choice Clinic, 570 14th Street, #3, Oakland, CA 94612-1080

San Francisco Pillow Fight(Valentine's Day, February 14, 2009, 6 PM, Justin Herman Plaza)
Pillow Fight event page
Show up with a big "equal" sign (or some other simple Marriage Equality symbol) on your pillow or pillowcase. Alert the media that Marriage Equality supporters will have a big presence at this year's Pillow Fight.

March to Sacramento - 5 day march from San Francisco to Sacramento (March 25th to March 29th)

with a DAY of ACTION at the State Capitol on March 30th, 2009

Contact:One Struggle, One Fight

We are building bridges to cross divides of race, class, gender, faiths and more, within the LGBTQI community.

Find out how the many ways you can participate in organizing this event.

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-sanfrancisco@marriageequality.org.	Gather at Market and Castro from 5-6pm for pre-march rally, step off at 6pm, arrive at CA Supreme Court (Civic Center) at 6:30pm for short program. [Google Map] Read more about thisCandlelight Vigil for Marriage Equality.

FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY|FEBRUARY12, 2009

ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO

TIME & LOCATION

EVENT DETAILS

<Organizer:Checkthis listto see if there's a MEUSA event planned in your city already- the MEUSA folks are excited to work with you on this event!If there's no event already being plannedhere's a tool kitthat explains how to put an event together in your city.If this cell isn't filled in, we still need an organizer. If you're interested in organizing this event, add your contact information to this page. Questions about organizing? Contact the previous organizer (below) for tips, contacts and to make sure they haven't already gotten started.>

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Learn more about Freedom to Marry Day

NATIONWIDE DOMA PROTEST\|JANUARY10, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
Organizer: Eric Ross eric92106@mac.com	RALLY Time:11AM Place:Castro & Market Streets (NOT at City Hall!) PETITION FOR SIGNATURES Time:After Rally is Over Place:Over 20 Neighborhoods in San Francisco, Oakland, Marin and North Peninsula _____________________________________________ Print theOpen Letter & Signature Page Learn More aboutDOMA & National Event	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! Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=58039047138 Main Website: http://www.jointheimpactsf.com (website will be updated during Sunday, 1/4/08) Yelp Event Page: http://www.yelp.com/events/san-francisco-repeal-doma-protest-rally-and-petition---join-the-impact-san-francisco MySpace Event Page: (Coming Soon!)

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Event

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY | DECEMBER 20, 2008 | 5PM

WHAT IS IT?

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 bear 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

UNION SQUARE and Beyond...

5pm SHARP

To contact the organizer, send email to:
admin.lutn.sf@gmail.com

http://groups.google.com/group/protest8sf

http://www.lightupthenightsf.com/

Some of many event flyers for download:
http://www.lightupthenightsf.com/images/lutn_flyer.pdf
http://www.lightupthenightsf.com/images/lutn_flyer_espanol.pdf

For additional information about the event, please see

FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48305697703

MYSPACE

YELP

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL BAY AREA RESIDENTS

PLEASE JOIN US IN SAN FRANCISCO

GOT PHOTOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

GOT VIDEOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

GOT STORIES TO SHARE?

Add them here

OUR CITY'S FOOD DRIVE

The Organization that we are going to support with donations <insert name of organization(s) here>

Organizer contact info <add your info here if you are interested in coordinating the food drive>

>>learn more

Sunday, 12/14: And Marriage For All
Support Our Families: "What God Has Joined Together: Hope For All Families." Come support our families in an ecumenical celebration for an evening of healing, affirmation, and hope for LGBT Families and friends in the aftermath of Proposition 8.
When: 12/14, 4 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Where: Historic Sweets Ballroom, 1933 Broadway at the 19th St. BART, Oakland
Contact: For more information, visit http://andmarriage4all.org/ or email info@andmarriage4all.org

Tuesday, 12/16: One Struggle One Fight - March Planning Meeting
One Struggle One Fight is organizing a march from SF to Sacramento on March 25-30, 2009. The march is about marriage equality and is also "about immigration, healthcare, and the other issues our community faces. Along the way, we'll be meeting with local communities to learn about their struggles, share our stories, and build bridges across our movements." They need volunteers to help with planning the march!
When: 12/16, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church in SF, on Franklin at Geary.
Info: http://onestruggleonefight.com/calendar.php

Friday, 12/19: Welcome Revoke8 Rally
Valerie Paget and Tracie Jones, a lesbian couple, are marching from LA to the California Supreme Court in SF! They are arriving Friday, 12/19, and Marriage Equality is organizing a welcoming rally. The rally will take place on the steps of City Hall, and then we will all accompany Valerie and Tracie on the last leg of their amazing march, as they go to the Supreme Court to deliver a petition to revoke Prop. 8. 12/19 is also the deadline for Yes on 8's first filing in the case to repeal Prop. 8.
When: 12/19, 12:00 P.M.
Where: San Francisco City Hall steps, 1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place
Info: Go to revoke8.blogspot.com to find out more about Tracie and Valerie's march from LA to SF! RSVP: at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=67585060568

San Jose

Hothulagurlzzz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:20:43 CST

GET INVOLVED IN JOIN THE IMPACT IN CALIFORNIA!

Looking for the latest event in your city? Click on your city's link below. If there are no events planned or if your city does not have a page, don't wait for someone else to get the ball rolling--volunteer to be the organizer for your city!
NEED HELP?==>If you do not know how to add (or edit) a page, visit the Wetpaint FAQs for instructions. Also feel free to contact michaelbeezner for assistance.
Potential City Organizers:==> If you have any questions about city organizing in California contact Brandon for assistance.
City Organizers, please put contact info in the JTI database

UPDATE for NEW ballot initiative for 2010.

Start getting petition signatures NOW!!!
The group heading this November 2010 California ballot initiative is
LoveHonorCherish based in Studio City, CA. (lovehonorcherish.org)

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 Learn more about the California Marriage Equality Act (.pdf file).	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!

Meet the Leffew Family!

Meet Xavier and Michael!

Rally in Celebration or Protest at 6:00pm on the Day of the Decision

WHAT IS IT?

Day of Decision Location & Information

ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO

TIME & LOCATION

EVENT DETAILS

Organizer:

For more information, contact Gloria Nieto at glorianieto@comcast.net

***NEW INFORMATION***
We are going to march from Plaza Cesar Chavez to
San Jose City Hall,
meeting at 6 PM
with step off at 6:30.

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 Day of Decision Facebook Group

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY \| MARCH 4, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION
Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) http://www.marriageequality.org/ Marriage Equality Silicon Valley http://marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org	March Forth on March Fourth! Gather at the intersection of Winchester Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard, at Santana Row and Valley Fair shopping centers from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for a short progam. Bring candles, signs and friends! This will be a silent vigil: no yelling and no chanting. Read more about this Candlelight Vigil for Marriage Equality.

FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY \| FEBRUARY 12, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
<Organizer: Check this list to see if there's a MEUSA event planned in your city already- the MEUSA folks are excited to work with you on this event! If there's no event already being planned here's a tool kit that explains how to put an event together in your city. If this cell isn't filled in, we still need an organizer. If you're interested in organizing this event, add your contact information to this page. Questions about organizing? Contact the previous organizer (below) for tips, contacts and to make sure they haven't already gotten started.>	<Organizer: Add time and location details here>	<Organizer: Add event details here> Learn more about Freedom to Marry Day

NATIONWIDE DOMA PROTEST | JANUARY 10, 2009

ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO

TIME & LOCATION

EVENT DETAILS

Nikki Weidner
Join the Impact | San Jose
www.jointheimpactsanjose.info
info@jointheimpactsanjose.info

and

Dean Harpster
Marriage Equality Silicon Valley
www.marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org
deanh@marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org

On Facebook: (please RSVP if you are on Facebook):

FACEBOOK: National DOMA Protest - San Jose

January 10, 2008
Noon - 2 p.m.
San Jose City Hall
200 E. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA

LINK to WEBPAGE PROMO

DOMA PROTEST - SAN JOSE
(right click and select "Copy link location" or left click and open in browser, then copy link from browser's address bar.)

FLYERS to DOWNLOAD
(click on image to open in Acrobat.)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Please help make this protest the biggest ever in San Jose's history.
Volunteers needed for the following:

Flier & email distribution
Press relations: Press releases, PSA/event announcements
Guest Speakers: Political & business leaders; Representatives of various religious, ethnic, LGBT & straight communities; Local celebrities, authors; activists
Entertainment: Singers, dancers, musicians, performance artists. Share your talent to MOTIVATE & INSPIRE
Be part of Craig Person's 75 Signs to Equality Banner Brigade
Videographer, photographer
Sound equpiment / technician
Event Emcee
Street / event monitors to help with crowd control and dispersion.

For details or to volunteer, please email Nikki Weidner or Dean Harpster.

Get & print the Open Letter & Signature Form
Learn more about the DOMA protest

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY | DECEMBER 20, 2008 | 5PM

WHAT IS IT?

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

Outdoor Area near the Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Starbucks at 125 S. Market Street near Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.

Sara - siliconvalleyagainst8@gmail.com

Meeting times:
3:45 - Meet in front of Starbuck's for a procession and vigil in front of St. Joseph's Cathedral.

4:45 - Meet at the Starbuck's for the Candlelight Vigil and Procession. We will silently walk from the Starbuck's, around Cesar Chavez Park and gather in front of the MOMA, where we will stop for a Speak Out, where anyone who would like to speak will have the opportunity to do so.

We also need people to hold large banners with LGBT-positive messages. We have 16 bannes that are the size of twin extra long sheets and each need to be held by 2 people, so we are hoping to get 32 people willing to carry the banners. Please e-mail siliconvalleyagainst8@gmail.com for more information or if you would like to volunteer to carry a banner.

Bring candles - dripless candles work best, and you can put them in a small cup to make it easier to hold them.

Please help us get out the word!

LUTN Images

t-shirt designs for direct printing and iron-on transfers, and event map

Santana Row at Olsen Drive (CinéArts Theatre)

Dean - info@marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org

Marriage Equality Silicon Valley
(please visit our website for more information)

Meet at 5:00 PM in front of the theater. (There is a possibility that we may not be allowed to gather here, so our alternate meeting location is on the sidewalk at Olsen Drive and Winchester Blvd.)

Bring candles. We recommend that you bring a small cup or bottomless plastic bottle to protect the candle from the breeze. We will also have a limited number of candles available.

In addition to Lighting Up the Night for Equality, we will be conducting a BUYCOTT. We will provide brightly colored stickers for you to wear, and when you spend your money at the shops in Santana Row, the merchants will know that they are receiving LGBT dollars.

GOT PHOTOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

GOT VIDEOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

GOT STORIES TO SHARE?

Add them here

OUR CITY'S FOOD DRIVE

The Organization that we are going to support with donations <insert name of organization(s) here>

Organizer contact info <add your info here if you are interested in coordinating the food drive>

>>learn more

12/20/08 Light Up The NIght	Address & Map*	Notes & Updates
City: San Jose Time: 3:45 p.m. PST (march to St. Joseph's Cathedral) 4:45 p.m. PST (march and vigil at "Christmas in the Park" - Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose) Organizer: Join the Impact - San Jose / Silicon Valley Contact info: Facebook: Light Up The Night Candlelight Vigil email: siliconvalleyagainst8@gmail.com Supporting Organizations: Join the Impact - San Jose email: info_@_jointheimpactsanjose.info	Cesar Chavez Park: Market & San Fernando Streets. Meeting Place: Outside Starbucks at 125 S. Market Street (located in the Wells Fargo / Bank of America Plaza, upper level) Download map (requires Acrobat Reader) Light rail schedule and routes.	T-shirt designs for direct printing and iron-on transfers for this event can be downloaded at: http://mizzjesse.com/html/prop8/lightupthenight.htm

San Luis Obispo

Hothulagurlzzz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:59 CST

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UPDATE for NEW ballot initiative for 2010.

Start getting petition signatures NOW!!!
The group heading this November 2010 California ballot initiative is
LoveHonorCherish based in Studio City, CA. (lovehonorcherish.org)

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 Learn more about the California Marriage Equality Act (.pdf file).	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!

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-sanluisobispo@marriageequality.org.	Gather at the San Luis Obispo Downtown Center at 888 Marsh Street at 5:30pm for a vigil program, recommitment ceremony, speakers and moment of silence. Read more about this Candlelight Vigil for Marriage Equality.

FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY \| FEBRUARY 12, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
<Organizer: Check this list to see if there's a MEUSA event planned in your city already- the MEUSA folks are excited to work with you on this event! If there's no event already being planned here's a tool kit that explains how to put an event together in your city. If this cell isn't filled in, we still need an organizer. If you're interested in organizing this event, add your contact information to this page. Questions about organizing? Contact the previous organizer (below) for tips, contacts and to make sure they haven't already gotten started.>	<Organizer: Add time and location details here>	<Organizer: Add event details here> Learn more about Freedom to Marry Day

NATIONWIDE DOMA PROTEST \| JANUARY 10, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
A.J. Rust - cyrus2003790@yahoo.com	Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm An HQ will be located at City Hall. This will be a place for people to sign the petition, learn more about DOMA, and a central place for those that wish to invade downtown with clipboards and knowledge.	Come to the HQ to sign the pettition or come to ask others to. Facebook Event here San Luis Obispo City Hall is at 990 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA (See map below, in the 12/20 event)
Get & print the Open Letter Learn more about the DOMA protest

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY | DECEMBER 20, 2008 | 5PM

WHAT IS IT?

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

Downtown Center (across from the parking garage)....If it's raining, we'll be moving over to The Network at 778 Higuera where there's shelter

Alex Murrell- Arbryna@gmail.com

5:00-8:00 or whenever
Bring candles (battery-powered recommended) and love

GOT PHOTOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

GOT VIDEOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

GOT STORIES TO SHARE?

Add them here

OUR CITY'S FOOD DRIVE

The Organization that we are going to support with donations <insert name of organization(s) here>

Organizer contact info <add your info here if you are interested in coordinating the food drive>

>>learn more

11/15 Protest Info	Address & Map*	Notes & Updates
City: SLO Time: 10:30am Organizer: <insert name(s) Contact info: More on Facebook Supporting Organizations:	SLO City Hall: 990 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA

California

Hothulagurlzzz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:09 CST

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Looking for the latest event in your city? Click on your city's link below. If there are no events planned or if your city does not have a page, don't wait for someone else to get the ball rolling--volunteer to be the organizer for your city!

NEED HELP?==>If you do not know how to add (or edit) a page, visit the Wetpaint FAQs for instructions. Also feel free to contact michaelbeezner for assistance.
Potential City Organizers:==> If you have any questions about city organizing in California contact Brandon for assistance.
City Organizers, please put contact info in the JTI database

UPDATE for NEW ballot initiative for 2010.

Start getting petition signatures NOW!!!
The group heading this November 2010 California ballot initiative is
LoveHonorCherish based in Studio City, CA. (lovehonorcherish.org)

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STATE ORGANIZATIONS

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Californians Against Hate

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2010 California Marriage Equality Act (v.5)

www.signforequality.com

California Marriage Equality Act

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Domestic Partnerships 4 All

http://www.dompar.org/

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HUGE rally in Sacramento 11/22

November 15, 2008
National Marriage Equality Event

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Arizona State Organizations

unifiedvoice — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:03 CST

GLBT Organizations in Arizona

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Organization	Description
Marriage Equality USA - AZ Chapter	Marriage Equality USA is the only national non-profit and non-governmental organization whose primary mission is to secure gender-neutral marriage.
H.E.R.O. (Human and Equal Rights Organizers)	A grassroots group of community organizers committed to organizing and motivating the community, planning actions, and fighting for the human, civil and equal rights for ALL.
Human Rights Campaign	A diverse volunteer group of individuals working each and every day to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and straight-supportive people in this area.
Equality Arizona	A statewide LGBT civil rights organization working to secure, protect and defend the rights and welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Arizona.
Wingspan	Wingspan is Southern Arizona's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community center. Wingspan is a non-profit, charitable organization that serves Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Phoenix Pride	Phoenix Pride celebrates and promotes the history, courage, diversity and future prosperity of the Metropolitan Phoenix LGBT community.
East Valley LGBTQ's for Change	A group that focuses on changing the social and political climate in the East Valley (of the Phoenix Metro Area) for the LGBTQ community. This group will also provide support to those members of the community living in the East Valley, it is open to all.
ASU LGBTQ Coalition	The LGBTQ Coalition was formed to promote and support diversity at Arizona State University. The coalition consists of several different groups that cater to the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning and ally communities on campus.
Rainbow Foot Soldiers	A grassroots group promoting direct action on equality for LGBT Americans. This is for folks who are serious about directly promoting the Gay Equality Movement through protests, public awareness and one on one action.
GLSEN Phoenix	Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Phoenix develops the awareness, leadership and policies necessary to ensure that schools are safe and effective learning environments for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Arizona

unifiedvoice — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:18:11 CST

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Austin

allykat452 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:31 CST

Trip to New Hampshire
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
For additional information, please contact Allyson Mays: allysonrmays@yahoo.com or Mikey Saenz: mikesnz210@satx.rr.com Currently looking for co-organizers! Want to help? We need: Donations: Food, Lodging, Transportation, Gas, Cash Publicity: Designing & Printing Fliers, Posting Ads on classified services, Spreading the Word, Drafting & Sending Press Releases to Online, Radio & Print Media Participants: Cost-per-person goes down with each new person who signs up Join The Impact San Antonio's Facebook Page. Join The Impact San Antonio's Myspace Page.	Date: TBA: Tentatively, Dec. 28-Jan. 3, 2010 Time: TBA Location: San Antonio, TX to Manchester, New Hampshire	We will meet at a location in San Antonio, TX (TBA) and take our mode of transportation (TBA) to Manchester, New Hampshire! January 1, 2010 is the first day same-sex marriages will be performed in the state and it's time to celebrate! Couples who are ready to marry can do so, and the rest of us will celebrate this trumph within our fabulous community! ITINERARY Dec. 28: Leave San Antonio Dec. 29: Arrive in Manchester, New Hampshire Dec. 30: Meet & Greet Party at Manchester Radisson Hotel Piano Lounge Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Party at The Element Lounge in Manchester Jan. 1: Wedding Ceremonies & Reception Jan. 2: Leave Manchester Jan. 3: Arrive in San Antonio The Manchester Radisson Hotel is offering special rates for this event, including group discounts. Full pricing details will be added soon.

Marriage Equality USA: National Tool Kit
Read and distribute the National Press Release	Create a custom press release and flyer for your city
Learn more about Freedom to Marry Day	Read and share a letter of support from Warren Slocum

I just got this message from Tim (eventsguyth), a Join the Impact member:

#2 Meeting Time:

When: Wednesday, April 29th
Time: 8:00pm
Where: Ruby's BBQ

Attention Austin we are holding our 2nd meeting to discuss and plan upcoming events. Please bring your updated thoughts, ideas, and concerns to keep the change going.

Lobby Day 2009
March 2nd
Make a difference in the State of Texas!

Don't miss this opportunity to share your concerns and your lives face-to-face with the Texas lawmakers elected to represent you.

Organizers:

Location:

Information:

Equality Texas:

Lindsay Marsh, Field Organizer
Lindsay@EqualityTexas.org
512-474-5475

Texas Capitol
1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Opening Welcome Reception on Sunday, March 1st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Doubletree Hotel Austin - University Area, located at 1617 North IH-35
Cash bar and free hors d'oeuvres

Transgender Caucus on Sunday, March 1st from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Wildflower Room, Doubletree Hotel Austin - University Area, located at 1617 North IH-35

Lobby Day Schedule on Monday, March 2nd

8am – 9am Breakfast & Registration (First United Methodist Church, 1201 Lavaca St.)
9am - 10am Group photo & Press conference (Capitol South Steps)
10am – 11am Lobby Training (Capitol Extension Auditorium E1.004
11am – 12pm Team Lobby Visits (Assigned Capitol offices)
12pm – 1pm Lunch (Provided by Equality Texas @ First United Methodist Church);
1pm – 2pm Team Lobby Visits/Lobby Your Legislator (Assigned Capitol offices)
2pm – 3pm Thank you letters/debrief (Capitol Extension Auditorium E1.004)

Where to Register:
http://eqfed.org/eqtx/events/lobbyday09/details.tcl

Lobby Day FAQs are located at:
http://eqfed.org/eqtx/Lobby_Day_FAQ.html

Freedom to Marry Day

February 12th Event:
Get Engaged for Marriage Equality Marriage License Counter Action

When: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

Where: Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office 5501 Airport Blvd

Time:11am to 1pm

Join us as we come together and demand our rights! We call on same-sex couples to come to the Tax Assessor-Collector’s office to demand their equal rights from state officials in masses. Same-sex couples who wish to marry
and all who support them are invited to attend! Couples must bring both partners’ birth certificates and $71 in cash. Please RSVP so we can give you more information and coordinate our action. This is an Annual National Event happening in cities across the nation on
Freedom to Marry Day!
For more information go to www.jointheimpact.com To RSVP contact jointheimpactaustin@gmail.com

Your ideas are not only welcome, but necessary! And it will be a gay time.

Check out our new web site:
www.jointheimpactaustin.com

If you haven't already please join our mailing list at:

jointheimpactaustin@gmail.com

January 10, 2008

On January 10th, we will come together as one UNITED FRONT asking the LGBTQ community to join us in signing an Open Letter to President Barack Obama, during a NATIONAL DOMA PROTEST. This letter will remind President Elect Barack Obama of the promises he made to us. It will also serve as a pledge from our community that we will hold him to his promises and help him achieve them. We cannot just put up a letter online and ask that people sign it. We need to take to the streets. As we all know, VISIBILITY IS THE KEY TO EQUALITY! Outreach & Education Will End Discrimination. And we MUST Infiltrate, to Educate, and Stop Hate! This is why we CONTINUE to come together as a community and speak out about the injustices that exist nationally AND locally. Find out who is organizing a DOMA Protest in your area. If there isn't one, then volunteer to organize. If it's too hard to organize on short notice, then grab the Open Letter (coming soon) and take to the streets to gain signatures. We NEED 1million signatures by the end of the day! Once we have a minimum of 1million signatures, we will make certain that President Elect Barack Obama receives our letter on DAY 1!

Please join our e-mail list at: jointheimpactaustin@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=501723471&share_id=48739264084&post_id=383155&comments#/group.php?gid=103757260289

Location	Event Details
Austin City Hall	12:30pm Get & print the Open Letter.

On Saturday January 10th, Join the Impact is calling on Obama to fulfill his campaign promises for LGBTQ equality. We will take to the street once again to demand what we deserve.

People will be gathering in cities across the country at 12:30 pm (CST) to rally for the repeal of the discriminatory Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

We will not stop with marriage. Obama needs to fulfill all of his promises. We need a trans-inclusive Employee Non-Discrimination Act to ensure sure that no one is fired from their job because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. We need comprehensive hate crimes legislation, the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, and dedication to the fight against HIV/AIDS.

In an open letter to the LGBTQ community, Obama expressed his support for all of this. More recently, he has called himself a "fierce advocate" for the LGBT community. WE need to hold him to these promises. NOW is the time to push for what we deserve!

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY | DECEMBER 20, 2008 | 5PM

WHAT IS IT?

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Please take to the South Congress Street Bridge at 5PM
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.

Order T-Shirts by Dec 12th: You can purchase Tshirts on www.JoinTheImpact.com if you order by December 12th to ensure delivery by 19th. OR print your own graphic onto Iron-on material (you can check out JTI's store graphic tab or make your own message & iron on material is available at almost any store like WalMart).
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.

Rules from the city:

Banners or signs may not be hung off of or attached to bridges over roadways; signs may be carried while walking on sidewalks over bridges.
You can not get into the street for any reason
You can not block the sidewalk where it prevents the use by other citizens

To see more go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/pace/prodemopick.htm

FIND YOUR NEAREST LIGHT UP THE NIGHT LOCATION

LOCATION (mall, shopping area, etc.)

Organizer Contact Info

Event Details

We will be meeting at the South Congress Bridge.

The bridge brings together our financial, commercial, and political districts of our city. Also we don't have to have a permit to be on the sidewalks.

We will light candles from the center of the bridge at 5:00pm.

Also please do not block any part of the street stay directly on the sidewalks!

Amanda Hirsch
amhwork@yahoo.com

5pm- 7pm
Bring your own candles

Whiteknot.org will have white knots to hand out at the gathering so that people can take home a visible sign of their support for marriage equality, and continue to wear it through the holidays.

Please wear your shirts that Support the GLBTQ in a positive way. Please also spread the word as much as you can via facebook, myspace, groups, face to face, shoe polish on your car... whatever!!

The more you spread the word the more we change the world!!!

Spread the word by inviting people on Facebook and Myspace:

http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=501723471&share_id=48739264084&post_id=383155&comments#/group.php?gid=103757260289

GOT PHOTOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

GOT VIDEOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

GOT STORIES TO SHARE?

Add them here

OUR CITY'S FOOD DRIVE

***An organizer is needed for this event***

The organization that we could support with donations:
Possibilities include the food pantries of University Avenue Church of Christ, Hyde Park Baptist, Greater Mt. Zion, and University Presbyterian Church. Suggestions are welcome. Remember, we are planning to donate to faith-based food banks.

**We particularly need businesses, restaurants, bars, etc. who would be willing to have a canned goods drop box at their location.**

We need additional organizers and a storage location for the food we collect between now and and the 20th. Someone's garage might work if temps stay low.
We will also need someone with a truck to help deliver on 12/20/08.

Please join our facebook group!!!

!>>learn more

_____________
~~Archive~~

11/15 Protest Info

Address & Map*

Notes & Updates

City: Austin

Time: 12:30pm

Organizer: warrenandderrick.com

Allyson Mays
&
Amanda Hirsch
Contact info: derrenmarkmedia@gmail.com
amhwork@yahoo.com
&
allykat452@yahoo.com
210-414-4306
&
amhwork@yahoo.com

Supporting Organizations:

warrenandderrick.com

Atticus Circle

Equality Texas

City Hall: 301 W. Second St

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Check out Kate Messer's interview with Amy, the founder of jointheimpact.com, at www.365gay.com

This will be a peaceful, family-friendly demonstration. Please refrain from using negative, hateful or vulgar language at the event and/or on your protest signs.
We have a permit to use City Hall Plaza. We won’t be blocking any sidewalks, or breaking any other laws.
We have some guest speakers scheduled to speak during the event. Yay!

Among others speaking we will have:

Jeff Lutes -Director of Soulforce
Paul Scott- Equality Texas

8 Was Enough A grassroots GLBTQ organization is forming. At this Saturday’s protest, people will have the chance to sign up to receive information about further events. We hope to build a large group of people who can count on one another to reach out and stand up for equality – for EVERYONE! – in our communities. All politics is local! Each of us has only one voice, but the more voices willing to call for equality, the louder that call will be heard in each of our communities. Please sign up to help make that call louder and build on the momentum from this protest! NOTE: We won't spam you, and we won't share your information without your consent. When you sign up, you're just saying it's okay for us to tell you something's happening, and to solicit your help in the next step to full equality for all.

"Protesting, demonstrations or picketing activities that uses the public sidewalk do not require a permit from the City.

There are rules that you must follow so as not to violate several laws:

You can not block the sidewalk where it prevents the use by other citizens
You can not block ingress or egress to the doors of the building...(etc)"

-http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/pace/prodemopick.htm

There are some local night clubs that have generously donated resources and services to help the protest. Listed below are some things around town that may help in making Saturday flow well.

The **** Pit
(512) 457-8010
113 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX

Will open at 11:00am on Saturday to give people a place to gather.
Parking at Caesar Chavez and San Jacinto-3-4 blocks from City Hall.
They have said that they would also have free ice and water
Have also donated the use of a PA system! YEA!!

Rusty Spurs
(512) 961-1746
403 E 7th St
Austin, TX

Fliers and posters available. Please pick some up & distribute!

Will open at 11:00am on Saturday to give people a place to gather.
Will have free coffee and snacks for the protesters as well.
Parking near by 405 E. 7th Street

Chicago

anniekate76 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:04:57 CST

GET INVOLVED! Join The Impact Chicago needs you. Sign up for our mailing list at http://jointheimpactchicago.com to get updates on our biweekly meetings, protests, actions and political work. Join our Facebook group, too! http://snipurl.com/JTIC_facebook JOIN THE IMPACT CHICAGO IS VERY ACTIVE But this page is no longer maintained Please see our website and facebook group, above, to get involved with us. Thanks! -------------------- Archived events:
THE "DAY OF DECISION" ON PROPOSITION 8 \| DATE: Unknown...Yet.
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
Organizer: http://dayofdecision.wetpaint.com/page/Chicago Main Site: http://www.dayofdecision.com/ Name: Gay Liberation Network - http://www.gayliberation.net Email: Andy Thayer andy@dayofdecision.org Download Chicago's Day of Decision PDF Flyers: LEAFLET - POSTER	Rally: Time: 7:00 pm Place: Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Chicago, IL 60613 March: Time: Place: 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 Day of Decision Facebook Group Chicago Facebook Event Page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=60384087002 GAY LIBERATION NETWORK Facebook link Chicago-Area LGBTQA Liberation Network http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52734056600

CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH

On March 5th, the California Supreme Court will be hearing arguments for and against the recently passed Proposition 8.

In over 20 cities across the state of California, candles will light up the streets the evening of March 4th to show solidarity and support for the marriages and benefits at stake in the LGBT community.

To maintain and increase visibility, we are moving this event to Chicago as well. The momentum and activism that has sprung from the blatant discrimination of Prop 8 is fueling the beginnings of a historic period in American history.

When: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Where: Historic Water Tower - 800 N. Michigan
RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=54292259015&ref=mf

Contact jointheimpactchicago@gmail.com for more info.

Upcoming Protests

Protest Info	Address & Map*	Notes & Updates
FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY Saturday, February 14, Valentine's Day, 11 AM In March, the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in lawsuits challenging Proposition 8. While they rarely admit it, courts can be swayed by public pressure. We need to keep up the momentum for marriage equality by making this year's Freedom To Marry Day the biggest ever! We will be protesting outside the Cook County marriage license office, demanding marriage equality for our area and showing solidarity with our California friends. Please RSVP at the event's facebook page, and invite all your friends. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1088603445#/event.php?eid=123437705110	118 N Clark Street, Chicago Google Map It!	Organizer: Join The Impact Chicago, Gay Liberation Network Contact info: jointheimpactchicago@gmail.com Supporting Organizations: Join The Impact Chicago Gay Liberation Network www.GayLiberation.net

Previous Protests

Protest Info

Address & Map*

Notes & Updates

City: Chicago

Time: November 15 @ 12:30 p.m.

Organizer: Andy Thayer (GLN) and Corrine Mina

Contact info:LGBTliberation@aol.com, corrineloveswilco@gmail.com
nmaciejewski@gmail.com

Supporting Organizations: Gay Liberation Network
www.GayLiberation.net

Federal Plaza: Corner of Adams and Dearborn Streets, downtown Chicago

Post flyers! You can print them out from this site and can even use the "typewriter" function to add in the Chicago info. Flyers have been posted in Andersonville--let's fill the rest of the city!

City: Chicago

Time: November 15 @ 12:30 p.m.
Organizers: Ed Schneider
Zachary Korth
info: info@glap8.org

www.glap8.org
*do not delete this post*

Federal Building: Corner of Adams and Dearborn Streets, Downtown Chicago.

University Students: Where your university shirts to unite all campuses. Your support has been great.

We've done extensive work to get all university students to go, so please be considerate of this posting and all others.

This is inconjunction with the above organizations. * Do NOT DELETE* We have more support to bring and if people can't find this posting, people won't come*

We will meet at 1030 at Halsted's for brunch for those that want to, and then be down at the rally at 1230pm

City: Chicago / Evanston, IL

Time: Saturday, Nov 22 at 5pm Let movie-goers know where their money is going! 1715 Maple St, Evanston IL ( Near the "Davis" Purple Line Stop )
Organizer:

Contact info:
www.GayLiberation.net

Supporting Organizations: Gay Liberation Network
www.GayLiberation.net

Century Theater
1715 Maple St
Evanston, IL
(Near the "Davis" Purple Line Stop)

Post flyers! You can print them out from this site and can even use the "typewriter" function to add in the Chicago info. Flyers have been posted in Andersonville--let's fill the rest of the city!

Chicago's Day Without a Gay:
Protest for Equal Marriage Rights

City: Chicago, IL

Date and Time:
Dec. 10
11 AM - 1 AM

Organizer: Chicago's GLBT community

Contact info:
www.GayLiberation.net
nmaciejewski@gmail.com
corrineloveswilco@gmail.com

Supporting Organizations: Gay Liberation Network
www.GayLiberation.net

City Hall
118 N. Clark Street
(between Randolph and Washington)
Blue line to Washington

Come together for a picket line at Chicago City Hall in protest of inequality. Join the LGBT community in their economic boycott and nationwide direct action for marriage equality by picketing for your beliefs.

On December 10th, in unison with "Day Without a Gay" (see jointheimpact.com for more details on this nationally held boycott), there will be a picket line in place outside of city hall. This is a direct representation of our ability to repeatedly come together for a cause that has been laying idle for too long.

Bring your beautiful faces, fabulous signs and plenty of layers to stay warm.

Light Up The Night

5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Organizers:

corrineloveswilco@gmail.com
Nmaciejewski@gmail.com

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY | DECEMBER 20, 2008 | 5PM

WHAT IS IT?

Across from State St. Macy's : 111 N. State St, Chicago IL.

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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.

So far, donations will be given to the Night Ministry and The Greater Chicago Food Depository. As more support comes in we will be deciding which other organizations we will be giving to.

Please contact us with any ideas or suggestions. This is about our community, and we want to make sure we are acting in our community's best interest. No voice or contribution is too small.

Bring your candles and open hearts. Lets reach out to those in need.

National DOMA Protest

City: Chicago, IL

Date and Time:
Saturday, January 10
11:30 am

Organizer: Join The Impact Chicago

Contact info: jointheimpactchicago@gmail.com

Supporting Organizations:
Join The Impact Chicago

Gay Liberation Network
www.GayLiberation.net

Get & print the Open Letter.

State of Illinois Building

160 N. Lasalle, Chicago

Starting Point Map

Route Map

We will have speakers focusing on the repeal of the national Defense of Marriage act, as well as supporters from the Hyatt protest immediately previous.

Our march route is:

East on Randolph to State

North on State to Chicago

Chicago East to Michigan
South on Michigan to Randolph
West back on Randolph to start.

Other Pages of Interest on JoinTheImpact!

Albany

Pharkins — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:39:58 CST

Marriage Bill on the Agenda (tentatively)

The opposition knows we were in the senate chamber last week and they will be planning to be there this tuesday.

So, we need 500 (not 50) to make sure our numbers are bigger than theirs. Senator Diaz has made it clear that he will put a lot of energy into this not coming to the floor and we want to be there to counter it.

If you can go- Sign up at http://www.meny.us/nysdayofdecision.php
If you can't go- Donate $1, $2, $5, $10 to help get transportation for others to go when needed http://www.firstgiving.com/meny09

Please invite all your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors as you never know who can make it and who cant.

Date:	Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time:	9:00am - 6:00pm
Location:	Senate Chamber, Capital Building, Albany, NY

Organizer: Patrick Harkins, Peter Mesh

Contact info: Facebook event page

Supporting Organizations: Marriage Equality New York

Address: The Capital Building, Senate Chamber, Albany, NY 12224

NYS Senate Vote this Tuesday, Nov 10th- candle light vigils across NYS on Nov 8th and Nov 9th
More Details go to:
phone calls to make on monday and tuesday- http://www.meny.us/a.php
Vigils across the state- http://www.meny.us/ltw.php
Sign up to be Albany Nov 10th- http://www.meny.us/nysdayofdecision.php

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

THE "DAY OF DECISION" ON PROPOSITION 8 \| DATE: Unknown...Yet.
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION
Day of Decision (DoD) Main Site: http://www.dayofdecision.com/ Wiki Site: http://dayofdecision.wetpaint.com/page/Albany Patrick Harkins: patrickrharkins@gmail.com Read more about this Day of Decision on Prop 8. 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&ref=mf Albany Facebook Event Page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=74145355131	Rally: Time: Place: Albany City Hall, 24 Eagle Street March: Time: Place: Map:

A Stand Against the Westboro Baptists Church Coming to Albany UNITED AGAINST HATE - UNITED AGAINST BIGOTRY
Organizers	Location & Times	Details
Join the Impact - Albany Gay-Straight Alliance of Siena NYCLU Marriage Equality New York Capital Districy Gay and Lesbian Community Council & many others	1) "Response Training and Sign Making" Sunday, March 1 from 6-8pm and Monday, March 2 from 6-8pm Location: Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Center (332 Hudson Ave Albany) 2) Candelight Vigil Thursday March 5th 5pm, Albany City Hall 3) Westboro Baptists Church Protest Friday, March 6, 2009 Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48433037865 353 Broadway, Albany, 8:15 AM This is the safest and best location for all of us to show up. I would like to suggest you show up representing whatever it is that Phelps hates about you. If you support President Obama, or your gay or African American or anything really. Please also feel free to do the Angel Action idea - that is coming with angel wing to surround Phelps. Unity Brunch @ the UAlbany uptown campus, 10:00 AM The Brunch is at the Terrace lounge in the campus center	1) "Response Training and Sign Making" Call 518-462-6138 for more information. 2) Candlelight Vigil - Please if you are able bring your own candle - A community-wide vigil for unity and caring will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 5PM at the steps of Albany's City Hall. Bring a candle, bring a friend. We will stand together as a community in a peaceful gathering to demonstrate our unity against hate and bigotry. 3) Westboro Bapists Church Protest Please do not go to Albany High School. We are trying to keep the kids safe by not having thousands people show up there, there will be an appropriate response coming from the teachers and students but unless you are personally tied to the school we ask that you don't go there. The Unity Brunch is open to the community for people to gather and express their feelings and ideas about community activism, and ways we can strengthen our bonds of unity. OTHER THINGS THAT CAN BE DONE: 1) Letters to the Editors of all the local newspapers are great ways to express a message of unity and love as a stance against bigotry. 2) Emailing Phelps at any of his many websites is another way to let him know that thousands, maybe even millions, are not willing to passively watch by as he marches his messages of hate to communities across the country. 3) You can get in touch with local non-profit groups such as the Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council or Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood and volunteer. You can join a group at your high school or college campus.

February 3, 2009

REGISTER TO ATTEND MARRIAGE EQUALITY DAY

Website: www.meny.us

Email: info@meny.us

State Wide Marriage Equality Day in Albany on February 3, 2009

ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
For more info contact: Renee Richardson info@meny.us Peter Mesh albany@meny.us	We will be organizing in Albany at approximately 10:30am to anticipate bus arrival at 11:00am from all over the state. This day should wrap up by no later than 4:00pm for Albany residents. Exact location TBA.	February 3, 2009 Join Marriage Equality New York for a day in Albany where we will get the chance to meet with legislative offices from various senate districts to educate them on why marriage equality matters! We will email specific information to registered participants before the day of the event- so please register asap

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

Freedom To Marry Day- February 12, 2009

About Freedom to Marry Day

On National Freedom to Marry Day, Thursday, February 12, 2009, at local marriage counters in cities all over New York State, same-sex couples will request marriage licenses at their local County Clerk's Offices to raise awareness of the harms and impact that the inability to marry causes on their families. This national event is hosted yearly by Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA), in New York State by Marriage Equality New York (MENY), and this year they have asked Join the Impact for our help to make this their largest Marriage Counter Action yet!

ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
For more info or if you are willing to be a lead organizer contact us or add your info here: Renee Richardson info@meny.us Peter Mesh albany@meny.us	TBA	February 12, 2009 Additional Info- TBA

This event is being worked on by Marriage Equality New York, Join The Impact, and Empire State Pride Agenda.

NATIONWIDE DOMA PROTEST \| JANUARY 10, 2009
ORGANIZER CONTACT INFO	TIME & LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
<Organizer: Add your contact info here. If this cell isn't filled in, we still need an organizer. If you're interested in organizing this event, add your contact information to this page. Questions about organizing? Contact the previous organizer (below) for tips, contacts and to make sure they haven't already gotten started.>	<Organizer: Add time and location details here>	Even if there's no rally organized you can still contribute to our goal of obtaining 1 MILLION SIGNATURES on the Open Letter to Obama (linked and explained here) asking him to keep his promises to the LGBTQ community. Some easy ways to get signatures on this letter are: 1. Take them to ally rich places such as gay bars, allied church and organization mtgs, college campuses 2. Print a copy and carry it wherever you go (work, class, meeting friends, family gatherings, etc) 3. Send the letter to everyone you know by email asking them to print it and get signatures and forward your email 4. Make sure you're using the official signature page please. It's important for legal and continuity reasons. You can start collecting signatures today! They must be mailed by 1/12 for us to take them to Barack Obama. Adding your contact info is a great way to get volunteers to help you. Get & print the Open Letter. Learn more about the DOMA protest

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY | DECEMBER 20, 2008 | 5PM

WHAT IS IT?

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

Wolf Road, Sidewalk, across the street from Colonie Center 630PM

justshootme18@aol.com

Event Link!
http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/event.php?eid=63296324224

630 PM!!
DRESS WARMLY! Come with tasteful signs hung around your neck or plastered to your body (as TShirts will probably not be an option) and candles for you and to share (battery powered will probably work best) and without your voice. This will be a peaceful demonstration in the spirit of the holidays. Plan on silently holding your candles, demonstrating your support for same-sex marriage equality across the nation. We will stay silent unless asked a question. Instead we will let our printed message do the talking and our candles pay our respects. Our signs will read “First Class Citizens, Second Class Rights”

GOT PHOTOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

Albany Photo Album - November 15th Rally

GOT VIDEOS TO SHARE?

Add them here

GOT STORIES TO SHARE?

Add them here

OUR CITY'S FOOD DRIVE

The Organization that we are going to support with donations <insert name of organization(s) here>

Organizer contact info <add your info here if you are interested in coordinating the food drive>

>>learn more

11/15 Protest Info	Address & Map*	Notes & Updates
City: Albany Time: 1:30pm Organizer: Patrick Harkins Contact info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48186896290 Supporting Organizations:	City Hall: 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY	Facebook Event Page MENY, CDGLCC, and ESPA will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Friday night before the protest.