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November
22, 2009:
Protest Proposition 8
in Sacramento
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The
electoral victory of Prop. 8 on November 4th added an amendment to
the California Constitution that defines marriage as being between
a man & a woman, denying the right of same-sex marriage. The California
Supreme Court agreed to consider a challenge to Prop. 8, but in the
meantime, opponents of the amendment are protesting throughout the
state and nationally. |
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Following
an encirclement of the Capitol by Dykes on Bikes, nearly 5000 protestors
massed at the Capitol for an afternoon rally. |
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Gathering
on the west Capitol steps, where speeches ranged from angry to inspirational
in support of the right of same-sex couples to marry. |
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"Whatever
happened to democracy? ---Everything equal and fair..." Comedian
Margaret Cho entertained the crowd with an original composition critical
of the Mormons who strongly backed Prop. 8. Whatever happened to polygamy? |
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Speakers
reminded the group that Prop. 8 was just one battle in a larger war.
The CA Supreme Court has called for parties challenging the amendment
to submit written arguments by January 21, intending a June decision
on the issue of whether Prop. 8 improperly revised the state constitution.
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"If
the ban on marriage equality was unconstitutional in May, the ban
will also be unconstitutional when the Supreme Court makes its decision
in January!" --Darrell
Steinberg, Senate President Pro Tem-elect. |
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Community
and religious leaders are among those supporting the right to same-sex
marriage. "This is about equality" signs reflect one of
the themes of the day. |
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Circulating
through the crowd were stickers proclaiming December 10th as a "National
Day without Gay," sponsored by EqualityActionNow.org. "I'm
calling in gay on December 10th-- I feel a little queer." is
a suggested statement for participants. |
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"People
came in planes and on skateboards..." Our downstairs neighbor
& friends attending the rally as "straight without hate"
supporters of equal rights. |
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