The View From Today's Protests Across the Nation (andrew sullivan's site)

[jefferson_dem]

Check out Sully's site for some inspiring pics and posts - http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/

The View From Your Protest: Long Beach



A reader writes:

My husband and I went to the rally in Long Beach. Many of the organizers where from local affirming churches. They spoke about the need to not blame all Mormons or all gays. It was about the need to treat others like we want to be treated and by doing so we will change minds one by one. That's a true Christian message, and it's powerful.

There will be a campaign by the Christianists to define and describe the reaction to having our families attacked and marriages voided as bigoted, angry, vicious and the like. A few incidents will be used by the usual suspects - O'Reilly, Hannity, Beck, Kristol, Drudge, Fox, The Weekly Standard, National Review, FRC et al. - to tarnish the thousands who showed up today as nasty people hostile to religious freedom. Watch them also try to use code-words about children to stir up fear. There's nothing we can do about this kind of thing, except show that the overwhelming sentiment from today was positive. Yes, we're angry. If all Mormons were told today that the majority had removed their civil right to marry, they'd be angry too.

But this was a day when anger was channeled into confidence and strength and love. That's been the tone of all of the hundreds of emails I've gotten today. It's the tone of the next generation. And they have reached the mountain top. They will not be stopped from reaching the promised land.

15 Nov 2008 07:38 pm
The View From Your Protest: Grand Forks, North Dakota



A reader writes:

Here in Grand Forks, ND, about 75 protesters gathered in from of the City Hall and then marched to the Town Square. The turnout was thrilling, but more encouraging were the passersby. College-aged men in pickup trucks pumping fists and flashing peace signs. Women reaching over from passenger seats and honking their husbands' horns. Elderly folks smiling and waving. Not a single person yelled anything out of a car window. Come to think of it, I only saw one middle finger the whole day!

I'm a politically active 25 year-old law student, and I really do think--at least it feels like--this is our generation's Stonewall.

When Stonewalls are happening in North Dakota, it's more than Stonewall. It's the Awakening. The Mormon campaign to void our civil marriages woke us up. Thanks, LDS! Sometimes, you have to see the bigotry in front of you before you realize you have to overcome it.

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[wellstone dem]

1. I was just coming to post this

my sister emailed me the link. It brought tears to my eyes.

[jefferson_dem]

3. It's refreshing to see how many good-willed citizens have found their voice.

And are demanding justice and equality...

[GodlessBiker]

2. This is this generation's Stonewall. And it is an Awakening. There is no turning back now.

Congrats and great pics!

[Cha]

4. This pic from Tallahassee says it all..