Use the language that will win back marriage in CA and win marriage in the nation (75 study summary)

[FreeState]

http://www.letcaliforniaring.org/atf/cf/{7a706b3a-165f-4950-9144-2fc92fe4d8d1}/MOVING%20MARRIAGE%20FORWARD%20REPORT.PDF

Above is a report based on 75 studies conducted over the past 5 years on moving hearts and minds on the fairness of marriage equality. Its a must read for any advocate or friend of the community. Its time we start using what we know to ensure our families are treated fairly.

[BrklynLiberal]

1. Once againI am reminded of George Lakoff and his "Framing the Message" pleas.

His books and theories should be required reading...as the repukes and RWingers do with Luntz.


http://berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2003/10/27_lakoff.shtml
Framing the issues: UC Berkeley professor George Lakoff tells how conservatives use language to dominate politics

[FreeState]

2. Yep - this is vital

everytime I hear a GLBT person use language from the other side I cringe. Im half tempted to print out a summary of the language used in the report on a wallet sized sheet to hand out to LGBT persons and out allies.

[BrklynLiberal]

3. Actually not such a terrible idea to print out a pocketsized version of the correct usage

Rachel Maddow and Keith Olbermann might consider mentioning this on their shows.