This was definitely put together in a very short amount of time. Here is the event that is happening today on the steps of the Erie County Courthouse at 1:30 PM. More info at the Join the Impact wiki page for Erie.
| What: | Proposition 8 Protest Rally Local gay, lesbian, straight citizens to protest passage of anti-gay constitutional amendments in Arizona, Florida, California ERIE PA — A group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight citizens will take to the streets of Erie to protest the passage of Proposition 8, California’s anti-gay marriage amendment, as well as other anti-gay ballot initiatives in Arkansas, Arizona and Florida. Every day since Election Day, thousands have protested up and down streets in cities across California, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento. A national, grassroots coalition of LGBT activists have followed in their footsteps. On Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m., in large cities and state capitals across the country, Pro-Equality supporters will raise public awareness of the need for LGBT equality in marriage and in other civil rights. More info is available online at http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Erie or at http://www.jointheimpact.com WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest WHO: LGBT and straight citizens of Erie PA and surrounding areas. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 1:30 p.m WHERE: Erie County Courthouse, 140 W 6th St, Erie PA 16501 For more information contact Michael Mahler at (814) 456-9833 or info@eriegaynews.com or Rev. Steve Aschmann at (814) 440-0902. |
| When: | Saturday, November 15, 2008 1:30 PM |
| Where: | Erie County Courthouse Erie, Pennsylvania United States |
So, apparently the idea was devised just barely a week ago. I hadn't heard/thought about it too much until Monday. I sent an email to the GLBT Voter email list to see who might be interested. Rev. Steve Aschmann of the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie was very much interested, and we had a meeting about it on Wednesday.
We had some familiar faces at the meeting, and some new faces. Some of the new folks who were friends got together to make red, white and blue arm bands. I am so grateful for their enthusiasm.
I was out at both bars yesterday passing out business cards and talking it up. I have no idea what the turn out will be, but I wanted to give it my best shot.
The weather is crappy today, but we are going ahead with this! It is really exciting to be part of a national event.
Fingers crossed resolutely for everything to go well!
Will we get any residuals if this blog goes viral hehehehe - On a serious note, your point is well made and well thought out!
Laurie and Janice
PS It does keep certain parts of your relationship exciting when you are always doing those "parts" with a stranger!