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New Study Analyzes What Drove Vote on Prop 8 & Debunks Myths
Freedom to Marry, in collaboration with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Let California Ring, and And Marriage for All, just released a new study that discusses what drove the passage of Proposition 8 and debunks the myths about African-American voting on marriage equality. The study also showed support for freedom to marry grew across nearly all demographics in California.
Quote of the Week
“Proposition 8 must be invalidated because the amendment process cannot be used to extinguish fundamental constitutional rights without compelling justification,”
— California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Evan Wolfson frames the current events concerning marriage equality, including rallies across the country calling for action to end inequality, with the history of marriage and the continuing fight for marriage equality nationwide. (Link)
Support the freedom to marry: take the pledge to have 7 conversations in 7 days for the 12th Annual Freedom to Marry Week, February 8-14. People across the country are already taking the pledge so join in today! (Link)
In an unexpected move, Attorney General and former Governor of California Jerry Brown filed a legal brief claiming the marriage ban, which revised the California Constitution to include discrimination against gay and lesbian couples, "is itself unconstitutional because it deprives a minority group of a fundamental right." (Link)
Infamous prosecutor Ken Starr has filed a legal brief -- on behalf of the "Yes on 8" campaign -- to nullify the 18,000 same-sex marriages performed in California between May and November of 2008. It's time to put a face to Ken Starr's shameful legal proceedings. To put a face to the 18,000 couples facing forcible divorce. To put a face to marriage equality. Because, gay or straight, YOU are the face of the Marriage Equality Movement. (Link)
Disappointed with the election results? Want to turn your frustration into action? Here's where to start. (Link)
