I know this is short notice but we are starting the political process to repeal a draconian homophobic law. The description of the law can be found here on Ballotpedia. There is a day of action starting tomorrow at various locations throughout California.
Updated with locations. 2-6-2010, Updated again with photo.
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I received the following email circuitously from Restore Equality 2010 on short notice the links and pictures have been removed for editing purposes:
Dear Friends,
Academy Award Winner Patty Duke says it best in this video.
"When I was a child I was taught the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and when I got to the last line it was always the most Joyous!
And you know it is...'With Liberty and Justice for All.'
Nobody said except if you are gay... That is what I still believe."
On Saturday Feb 6th, thousands of volunteers will come together statewide to gather signatures in our communities to repeal Prop 8 in 2010. The goal is to collect 100,000 signatures in a day, but we can only do this with your help!
Take action to restore marriage equality in California NOW by joining us at an event near you. To see a list of locations, CLICK HERE.
If you are unable to attend please support our grassroots movement with a donation of 20 dollars or more.
Take Action and be a part of the
movement that is fighting for Marriage Equality Now!
We can only do this with your help. Join us as we stand together in unison in cities across California this Saturday.
Watch this message from Patty Duke by clicking on the picture below. Then go to the Restore Equality 2010 website to find an event location near you.
Remember, if you can't attend one of the events this Saturday, you can still help by donating $20 or more through our website. We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Sincerely,
Jane Wishon
Restore Equality 2010
www.RestoreEquality 2010.com
"The time is always right to do what is right."--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Restore Equality 2010 website has listings and times of meetings throughout California. If you can find the time on such short notice please attend.
Here is a listing of signature gathering points thanks to the site Purpleunions:
Here are the current locations and dates:
San Diego Central:
Place - The Bamboo Lounge
Address - 1475 University Ave
Time - 10 AM
San Diego North County - Oceanside:
Place - The Hill Street Cafe
Address - 524 South Coast Highway
Time - 10 AM
San Diego South:
Place - Chicano Park
Address - National Ave & Dewey St
Time - 10 AM
San Francisco:
Place - Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco
Address - 1 Market St. Embarcadero Plaza
Time - 11 AM
Bay Area:
Place - Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco
Address - 1 Market St. Embarcadero Plaza
Time - 11 AM
Chico:
Place - Congregational Church of Chico
Address -1190 E. First Avenue
Time - 10 AM
Bakersfield:
Place - Casablanca Club
Address - 1825 N Street, Bakersfield
Time - 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Fresno:
Place -just outside the Chicken Pie Shop
Address - 835 E. Olive (Tower District)
Time - 10:00am
Sanger / South Fresno County:
Place - Sanger Wal-Mart Parking lot (South-East Parking lot area near Jamba Juice)
Address: 2761 Jensen Ave., Sanger, CA
Time - 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Inland Empire - Riverside:
Place - Riverside Plaza (in front of Borders)
Address - 3615 Riverside Plaza Dr, Riverside, CA 92506
Time - 11-3pm
Orange County:
Location: Metro Q Bar & Grill
Street: 19092 Beach Blvd Ste J Huntington Beach, CA
Time: 11:15am - 4:00pm
See more information on Facebook
Los Angeles:
Place - Echo Park United Methodist Church
Address - 1226 North Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Time - 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Place - Hollywood Lutheran Church
Address - 1733 North New Hampshire Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Time - TBA
Latino Unity @ Olvera Street
Community Education, Outreach & Signature Gathering for Marriage Equality
Place - Iglesia Nuestra Señora Reina de los Angeles
Address - 535 N Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Time - Check-In 11:30 am in front of La Placita Church
Place - Michael & Nowlin's Home
Address - 15426 Lull Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Time - TBA
Long Beach:
Place - East Village Long Beach Certified Farmers Market
Address - 1st Street between Elm and Linden
Time - 9:15 AM to 11:30 PM
Oxnard:
Place -Oxnard Flea Market. Oxnard Community College.
Address - 4000 South Rose Ave.
Time - 9AM to 1 PM
Ventura:
Place -Ventura Flea Market and Swap Meet. County Fairgrounds.
Address - 10 Harbor Boulevard
Time - 9am-3pm
North San Fernando Valley:
Place - TBA
Address -
Time -
Oakland:
Place - Rockridge BART Station Parking Lot
Address - 5660 College Avenue, Oakland
Time - 10:30 AM
There is also a place on the webpage to receive additional information about how you can participate in your community. If you have the time this is an excellent way to ensure civil rights for all of California citizens. If you can blog, collect signatures, or provide support for those that can please make an effort to join today.
Here are Camille Kearl on the left and Amanda Brown on the right gathering signatures in Riverside today 2-6-2010.
The goal is to gather 100,000 on Saturday February 6, 2010. Every person we can get to help out or just to make this onto as many net based sites you can so everyone knows where we can sign the petition would be of the greatest help.