In June it was estimated that legal same sex marriage would add 63 million to the state’s economy. With Prop 8 passed, however, California businesses are already seeing the economic results. The New York Times summarizes in the following article. “Even as opponents of the measure officially conceded defeat on Thursday, California business owners — […]
The ACLU, Lambda Legal and the National Center For Lesbian Rights filed a writ petition before the California Supreme Court on Wednesday to invalidate Proposition 8, stating, “The California Constitution itself sets out two ways to alter the document that sets the most basic rules about how state government works. Through the initiative process, voters
Sign a petition that hundreds of thousands have already signed to send a message to the Governor of California about the passage of Proposition 8. Click on the following link. http://www.petitiononline.com/seg5130/petition.html
Check out these videos posted on YouTube by people from Fresno. There are videos of recent demonstrations and rallies, including the entire speech given by Christina Chavez at the rally on November 2nd, which was brilliant and moving, as well as the closing speech by the very brave Father Geoffrey Farrow. Click on the links
One thing I’ve always said regarding the battle for LGBT equal rights, was that the movement is far too passive, even “respectful” of those who legislate against us, as they have now done again. I’m not condemning any of the incredible efforts made by LGBT camps in our fight against Proposition 8. On occasion after
I found an excellent article today on Huffington Post by Shaun Jacob Halper regarding the passing of Prop 8. It starts… “This past Election Tuesday, Californians turned out in droves to recognize the rights of caged-chickens while denying the rights of gays and lesbians to marry. Passing Prop 2 and Prop 8, Californians secured a
I spoke to Marsha Allen, Supervisor Of Clerk Services, at the Fresno County Clerk’s Office today, after Gay Fresno was contacted by The Fresno Bee and informed that same sex marriage services through the County Clerk’s Office had been suspended this afternoon. Marsha verified that they have suspended such services, after being notified by the
California’s Proposition 8, banning same sex marriage, likely will pass. 95% of the votes are in, and while there are still outstanding ballots to be counted, it seems likely the proposition will succeed. Read the story HERE . Our next move will be back in the courts as at least three lawsuits are already being
