Subscribe to Breaking NewsVanasco: Prop 8 march in NYC – and great video
, editor in chief, 365gay.com 11.11.2008 11:25am EST
Tomorrow night, a new group comprised of old-guard, ACT-UP leaders – called RefusetoHate -is hosting a Prop 8 protest in NYC:
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12
Where: The Manhattan Mormon Temple, 125 Columbus Circle at 65th St.
Fellow New Yorkers, it’s important to show New York State that we care about gay marriage – because our newly Democratic legislature could take it up this year or next. Currently, they’re scared to, becase more conservative members of the Democratic caucus are threatening to break away if the legislature passes gay marriage – thurs returning the majority to the Republicans.
Want to get fired up? Watch Refuse to Hate’s video below.
Refuse to Hate from Refuse to Hate on Vimeo
Let me take this space to praise and give thanks to America’s Veterans, today on Veterans’ Day, to both gay and straight, who sacrificed so much for this country. I keep hope that one day the policy of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell will finally be ended.
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I’ll do my best to make the march tomorrow night, and have already made plans to attend the protest at City Hall on Sat. at 1:30
There are also many many protests planned around the nation. I know I’m planning on being at the one here in St. Louis if it’s remotely possible.
Fabulous video! Thank you. And we SHALL overcome. Equality for ALL. Takin’ it to the streets, the courts, and to a revolution near you! Peace.
I’m 100 percent for gay marriage, but I wouldn’t protest or march with NYC gay activists if you paid me. They are a vicious meanspirited bunch.
Lookinforit, that is completely out of left field. Please explain why you feel that these “gay activists” are mean spirited when the rally has not even occured?
I think these marches are going to bring out people that have never been “activist” in the past.
Jennifer,
Thanks for posting our video – much appreciated. We’re really we made it and that it’s getting out there. More to come…
Best
Jerry
RefuseToHate.com
wow ! great video-put it on tv and send it to your friends everywhere. good luck in nyc. we are behind you all 100%. we will try to get up a protest march in our small town of rehoboth beach ,delaware this weekend !
There is a protest in KC planned at the fountain on the plaza…Sat. at 12:30.
There is a protest against the Catholic Knights of Columbus (donors of $1 million to the Prop 8 campaign) in MILWAUKEE on SATURDAY the 15th at 12:30 p.m. at the Catholic Knights Building downtown, 1100 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53233. Contact Patrick at patrick_flaherty1@msn.com for more info.
I’m from Boston, and understand the battle more than most. I was the victim of a hate crime, I received over 110 stitches to the back of my head, a blown out eye socket, and numerous face laceration’s, I lost close to 3 pints of blood.
The Fenway Community Health Center was my safety net. The said the difference between me and Mathew Sheppard, was that I survived.
My only critique of your wonderful film, it doesn’t show the violence commonly done to gay people or in many instances their deaths.
In my opinion this would show the horrors of bigotry at it’s finest.
WOW!
Looks like losing on Prop 8 might have a silver lining. The loss is becoming a catalyst for national community unity and change.
If you all can keep up the momentum, and keep the pressure on religious groups, you might make some real progress. Your Canadian bro’s and sisters are cheering you all the way.
Organizers: tell us how we can help. Get the word out in the gay media in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
You know what would make more of an impact on people than a march protest through a Gay neighborhood? That refusetohate video being aired in all the major television stations during prime time.
and they are not why did you say that.