On Saturday, November 15, residents of Erie and the surrounding area took part in a nationwide event protesting the recently voted on Proposition 8 in California, which removed the rights of same sex couples to marry. For more info, check out http://www.eriegaynews.com. Photos by Deb Spilko.
Janice Hanusik and Laurie Finch holding banner of LBT Women of Erie
Lucian and Gene
Tim Dahle and Alina. Alina made many of the colorful signs held in this rally, including this one.
Colleen and Erin with signs
Wow, huzzah for Erie! How did I miss this? Where is a good news source/website for news and activism in the Erie, PA area?
Posted by: T | November 21, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Hey T,
We did put this together fairly quickly. In terms of a news source/website for news and activism in Erie PA, check out http://www.eriegaynews.com. (Yeah, that is shameless self-promotion. Apologies.) Our print edition first started back in January of 1993.
Posted by: Michael Mahler | November 21, 2008 at 04:37 PM