From Celtic Diva's Blue Oasis ...
http://divasblueoasis.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=311ANCHORAGE
WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest - Equal Rights
WHO: LGBT and straight citizens who support Equal Rights
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008; at 12 p.m. Noon
WHERE: 550 W 7th AVE, ATWOOD Building
FAIRBANKS
WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest - Equal Rights
WHO: LGBT and straight citizens who support Equal Rights
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008; at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: 800 Cushman Street, CITY HALL
When you read the Alaska Constitution, the anti-gay marriage clause ("marriage will be between one man and one woman") just seems like an unnatural growth...like a tumor...on the otherwise most forward-thinking state constitution in the country.
The importance of fighting for our friends in California is that we can't let those tumors take hold anywhere else...that as more states refuse to allow laws that actually LIMIT SOMEONE'S RIGHTS put on the books, that perhaps in the not-so-distant future, we in Alaska will be able to figure out how to remove the tumor from our Constitution. As a married woman, I would be happy to change the nature of our Alaska State "marriage license" to that of a "civil union" obtainable by anyone who wishes a legal commitment to share a household (like a business license). Let's keep the "marriage" part in the churches where it belongs.
However, that's not today. Tomorrow, we march for those who finally achieved equal rights and saw it ripped away from them by a selfish, ignorant electorate.
Since when should civil rights be up for a vote?
From our friends at Bent Alaska:
Anchorage and Fairbanks Fight the H8, Protest Prop 8
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight citizens will take to the streets of ANCHORAGE and FAIRBANKS on Saturday Nov. 15, 2008 to protest the passage of Proposition 8, California's anti-gay marriage amendment, and the lack of LGBT equal rights in Alaska.
Tens of thousands of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people and our allies have taken to the streets to show outrage with the outcome of California's Proposition 8. Prop 8 is a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage, taking away a right that was granted before the vote. Same-sex marriage bans also passed in Arizona and Florida. The outcome of these propositions has angered the national gay community and our supporters. Many feel as if they are second-class citizens, but the fight is not over.
On Saturday, November 15, the LGBT community and their supporters will take to the streets in what could be the largest organized Protest since the Civil Rights Movement. To date, more than 250,000 individuals have pledged to take part in the nationwide event and descend upon the City Halls, State Capitols and the Nation's Capitol to make their voices heard. Signs, posters and numerous websites have already been created and the word is spreading quickly throughout the nation. JoinTheImpact.webpaint.com lists protest locations in all 50 States and the District of Columbia.
The message is simple, yet loud: Equal Rights for All.
The organizers of this nationwide event stress that these will be peaceful demonstrations. "Let's move as one full unit, on the same day, at the same hour, and let's show the United States of America that we too are United States citizens equal in mind, body and spirit and deserving of full equality under the law."
The Protest / Movement is scheduled to take place across the nation at the same time: 1:30 PM Eastern, 12:30 PM Central, 11:30 AM Mountain and 10:30 AM Pacific on Saturday, November 15th, 2008. Those interested in attending this historic event may find their local protest location by visiting: ANCHORAGE
WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest - Equal Rights
WHO: LGBT and straight citizens who support Equal Rights
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008; at 12 p.m. Noon
WHERE: 550 W 7th AVE, ATWOOD Building
FAIRBANKS
WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest - Equal Rights
WHO: LGBT and straight citizens who support Equal Rights
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008; at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: 800 Cushman Street, CITY HALL
When you read the Alaska Constitution, the anti-gay marriage clause ("marriage will be between one man and one woman") just seems like an unnatural growth...like a tumor...on the otherwise most forward-thinking state constitution in the country.
The importance of fighting for our friends in California is that we can't let those tumors take hold anywhere else...that as more states refuse to allow laws that actually LIMIT SOMEONE'S RIGHTS put on the books, that perhaps in the not-so-distant future, we in Alaska will be able to figure out how to remove the tumor from our Constitution. As a married woman, I would be happy to change the nature of our Alaska State "marriage license" to that of a "civil union" obtainable by anyone who wishes a legal commitment to share a household (like a business license). Let's keep the "marriage" part in the churches where it belongs.
However, that's not today. Tomorrow, we march for those who finally achieved equal rights and saw it ripped away from them by a selfish, ignorant electorate.
Since when should civil rights be up for a vote?
From our friends at Bent Alaska:
Anchorage and Fairbanks Fight the H8, Protest Prop 8
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight citizens will take to the streets of ANCHORAGE and FAIRBANKS on Saturday Nov. 15, 2008 to protest the passage of Proposition 8, California's anti-gay marriage amendment, and the lack of LGBT equal rights in Alaska.
(more below the fold)
Celtic Diva :: Spread the word - and Join us on Saturday!! -- Nationwide Prop 8 Protest!
Tens of thousands of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people and our allies have taken to the streets to show outrage with the outcome of California's Proposition 8. Prop 8 is a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage, taking away a right that was granted before the vote. Same-sex marriage bans also passed in Arizona and Florida. The outcome of these propositions has angered the national gay community and our supporters. Many feel as if they are second-class citizens, but the fight is not over.
On Saturday, November 15, the LGBT community and their supporters will take to the streets in what could be the largest organized Protest since the Civil Rights Movement. To date, more than 250,000 individuals have pledged to take part in the nationwide event and descend upon the City Halls, State Capitols and the Nation's Capitol to make their voices heard. Signs, posters and numerous websites have already been created and the word is spreading quickly throughout the nation. JoinTheImpact.webpaint.com lists protest locations in all 50 States and the District of Columbia.
The message is simple, yet loud: Equal Rights for All.
The organizers of this nationwide event stress that these will be peaceful demonstrations. "Let's move as one full unit, on the same day, at the same hour, and let's show the United States of America that we too are United States citizens equal in mind, body and spirit and deserving of full equality under the law."
The Protest / Movement is scheduled to take place across the nation at the same time: 1:30 PM Eastern, 12:30 PM Central, 11:30 AM Mountain and 10:30 AM Pacific on Saturday, November 15th, 2008. Those interested in attending this historic event may find their local protest location by visiting:
http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/?t=anon ----------------
I'll try to get down there tomorrow to take some photos if I don't get bogged down in some work project. I hope the turnout is huge across the country.
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