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No on H8
Posted By tonigm On November 13, 2008 @ 1:42 pm In All Politics is Local, Capitol Hill, Special Events | Comments Disabled
[1]Join the Impact [2] has finalized the location for the DC protest against Prop 8 that turned thumbs down on same-sex marriage in California on November 4 (and the three similar measures in Arizona, Arkansas, and Florida).
Where: The Reflecting Pool in front of the US Capitol Building
When: Saturday, November 15, 1:30 pm
The point of this gathering–of this whole movement, with protests in every state on Saturday–is positive and fun. This is not about h8 or blame, but looks forward toward to what needs to be done now to achieve one goal: Full equality for ALL.
There will likely be a similar proposal on the DC ballot [3] next year, so this will be an interesting test of the mandate for change, as well as the opportunity for a fascinating political discussion on what is meant by “separate but equal” and “civil rights”. Last I checked, those are pretty fundamental concepts in the District.
If you haven’t seen Keith Olbermann’s commentary [4] on the issue, it’s certainly worth a gander. And if you’re as touched by this as I am, join us on Facebook [5], and I hope to see you there.
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[2] Join the Impact: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/
[3] a similar proposal on the DC ballot: http://wamu.org/programs/kn/08/11/07.php#23351
[4] Keith Olbermann’s commentary: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677#27652443
[5] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=47698021210
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