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Over 140 letters sent to Judge Walker in Prop 8 case!

Jordan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:45:29 +0000

On Tuesday, we put a call out to sign a letter to Judge Walker, in the Perry v. Schwarzenegger case, which seeks to over-turn Proposition 8 on the basis of it being unconstitutional. The presiding Judge (Walker) had asked for comment on whether the case should be televised or not, based on high public interest. Although Judge Walker had given until this morning for comments to be submitted, he made a public statement on Wednesday stating that he would allow the case to be recorded for delayed viewing on YouTube. Despite this fact, the comment period remains open until this morning.

We put up a form on our site, allowing people to digitally sign the letter. Over 140 people responded, which is pretty amazing for lil’ ol’ EQN! Yesterday, we mail-merged the respondents information onto physical, printed versions of the letters, and sent them to both Judge Walker, and Judge Hamilton. We are happy to state that both have received their letters! (To verify, head to the FedEx website and input the following two tracking numbers: 870546780077, 870546780066.)

We’ll keep you informed of what the final decision is, when we hear it!

Tell Judge Walker to televise the Prop 8 case!

Jordan — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:30:35 +0000

On January 11, for the first time in history, a federal judge will hear a challenge to the principle that states can ban the marriage of same-sex couples. The case will argue that any such ban is in violation of the 14th amendment of the United States Constitution.

As the case goes to court, the judge is asking whether it should be televised due to high public interest. Of course, the people who designed and carried-out the passage of Proposition 8 (banning same-sex marriage in California), want no cameras – bigots love to hide – and boy have they turned up the heat! They’re flooding the judge’s offices with requests not to televise! Our lawyers, Theodore Olson and David Boies, are rightfully arguing that the proceeding should be transparent to the public.

Answer Judge Walker’s call for public comment by simply clicking the link below to pop-up a form. Enter your info, and we’ll deliver a letter, with your information, to Judge Walker and Hon. Phyllis Hamilton! BUT ACT NOW, because we need you fill-out the form by Thursday afternoon! (DEADLINE: Thursday, January 7th, 4pm Pacific.)

Click HERE to sign the letter to Judge Walker!

The text of the letters available, after the jump:
Letter to Hon. Walker:
Televise the Prop 8 Trial! – letter to Hon. Walker

Letter to Hon. Hamilton:
Televise the Prop 8 Trial! – letter to Hon. Hamilton

UPDATED: Weekly meeting, Wednesday the 18th!

Jordan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:59:51 +0000

Our weekly meeting is tomorrow: Wednesday, November 18th, starting at 7pm (sharp!). ~~Location is 1010 N. Havenhurst (map).~~

LOCATION IS NOW Java Detour, 8948 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA (map).

Agenda topics include:

Sunday’s memorial for teen murdered in Puerto Rico
Family Values II fundraiser
National Day of Action in January
Signature gathering efforts for the repeal of Prop 8 in 2010

Everyone is welcome – please join us!

Nov. 4th rally was amazing! Photos & news vids coming soon!

Jordan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:03:17 +0000

Stay tuned over the next 24 hours – we’re gathering links to news videos and pictures from the event, and will post them here soon!

Rally TONIGHT to protest Maine results and Bury Prop 8!

Jordan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:53:28 +0000

Join us TODAY, starting at the Vermont & Santa Monica Red Line Metro Station at 7pm! Our No on 1 initiative in Maine has been defeated, and civil marriage has been voted down. We’ll have a New Orleans-style funeral, full of jazz and charisma, leading us to “The Black Cat”/Le BarCito, where WE FOUGHT BACK against police raids even before Stonewall, where we will express our righteous anger against the constant bigotry we face.

Speakers will include:

Marquita Thomas
John Perez
Father Geoff Farrow
Eugene Hedlund (Truth & Hope)
John Henning

March & rally is TOMORROW (Wed.)!

Jordan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:39:37 +0000

Sorry for the error! The march and rally was originally posted, here, as Tuesday. The event is actually Wednesday, November 4th. Please update your calendars!

More information below!

Prop 8 – one year later! March & rally on Wed., Nov. 4th!

Jordan — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:38:30 +0000

Join us for a night rally on Wednesday, November 4th, starting at the Vermont & Santa Monica Red Line Metro Station at 7pm! We will know the results of Maine’s “No on 1″ ballot proposition, which will dictate whether we celebrate or protest! A New Orleans-style funeral, full of jazz and charisma, will lead us around the march route until we finish in front of “The Black Cat”/Le BarCito, where WE FOUGHT BACK against police raids even before Stonewall!

Speakers will include:

Marquita Thomas
John Perez
Father Geoff Farrow
Eugene Hedlund (Truth & Hope)
John Henning

Join us for a history-making announcement about Prop 8!

Jordan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:30:54 +0000

An allied-group in the fight for Marriage Equality, Love Honor Cherish is hosting a party for a history-making announcement about the coming signature campaign. Join members of Equality Network, and others, at 7582 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles 90046 (map) starting at 7:30pm on Thursday, September 24th.

Everyone welcome! Attire: dressy casual.

2010 Repeal of Prop 8 Townhall

Jordan — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:00:20 +0000

This Sunday, at the Church of the Epiphany at 2808 Altura Street, Los Angeles 90031 (map), starting at 2pm, the Restore Equality 2010 campaign to repeal Proposition 8 will be holding a townhall to select at least four delegates who will participate in the statewide communication and decision-making body for the 2010 signature gathering campaign.

Attendees will learn more about the organizational plan selected on August 29th, by a group of grassroots marriage equality advocates in San Francisco. Attendees will then have a chance to caucus and form local groups of organizers, before selecting candidates for the statewide council via election.

If you’re interested in participating in the 2010 campaign, and want to ensure that we don’t have a “No on 8″ repeat, then this is the place to participate! This body of organizers will be critical not only in the decision-making process, but also in the selection of the campaign’s executive committee.

Your attendance and vote (one vote per attendee!) can have a huge impact on who is elected. It’s important that you represent both yourself, and others in your area!

RSVP not required, but you can add your name on the Facebook page!

Free ride to “Working Together” meeting in San Fran!

Jordan — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:00:38 +0000

This is your last chance to sign up for a free ride to San Francisco to participate in the “Working Together for Equality” Interim Organizational Structure & Signature Gathering Meeting for the 2010 Marriage Equality Campaign!

If you want to attend, use the first link below to register your seat at the event, and then use the second link to respond to our RSVP to ride up to San Francisco, and back, on our Equality Bus!