Election 2008

Images Still Coming in From L.A.

2008-11-21T12:53:39-05:00

You keep sending -- and we are happily still posting -- images that continue to inspire us. Thanks to Max for this batch from the Los Angeles protest on Saturday the 15th.

Erie, Penn. Shows Up in the Rain

2008-11-20T13:27:33-05:00

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...

Seattle Rallies for Marriage Equality

2008-11-17T21:36:50-05:00

The massive protest rally and march for marriage equality in Seattle began Saturday morning with a moment of silence at 11 a.m. to observe the "extinguishment of our freedom to marry in California." An impassioned lineup of speakers followed, including Washington State senator Ed Murray, state senator Joe McDermott, King...

A Personal Story From the Austin Rally

2008-11-17T20:07:38-05:00

In May, California's supreme court struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage, and when the ruling was implemented 30 days later, people like Jeff Lutes and Gary Stein exchanged vows and signed a marriage license. "There was something about looking into this man's eyes that I've loved for 11...

A Walk Through Williamsburg

2008-11-17T18:16:56-05:00

How'd you like to protest through scenic Williamsburg, Virginia? Though organizers expected to get maybe 50 people to attend their rally on Saturday, more than 150 showed up, thanks in large part to Facebook and help from the College of William and Mary Lambda Alliance.

From Hawaii to Alaska

2008-11-17T17:22:34-05:00

Through sun and snow, LGBT's turned out to rally over the weekend. Check out these pics we just got from Fairbanks, Alaska and, from a decidedly more sunny climate... Honolulu, Hawaii.

Music City USA Raises Its Voice for Marriage Equality

2008-11-16T21:18:56-05:00

This picture of the Nashville protest doesn't do it justice. There were over 200 people in attendance. Shortly after the picture was taken, the rally turned into an impromptu march down Broadway (the main strip of downtown Nashville). It was amazing! We had a lot more supportive honks than negative...

Ashton Kutcher Gets Emotional About Prop. 8

2008-11-16T20:43:12-05:00

OK, so it doesn't really surprise us that Ashton Kutcher is against Prop. 8. It just sort of seems to go with his whole vibe. But the fact that he got so passionate about that fact that Americans are ever voting on civil rights took us off guard. Check out...

Conservative Idaho Falls Brings Out the Protesters

2008-11-16T20:38:21-05:00

Even a small town like Idaho Falls, population just under 50,000, managed to rally support for a protest. Nearly 100 people took to the streets in support of gay rights... including one person who used a car to bring more people in on the action.

Houston Comes Out Loud and Strong

2008-11-16T20:32:37-05:00

The Lone Star State's largest and most vibrant LGBT community showed up almost 1,000 strong Saturday amid the glass-and-steel towers of downtown Houston to protest California voters' unfortunate decision to deprive their fellow gay and lesbian citizens' of the right to marry. The protesters' sense of solidarity with their California...