Coincidentally, the first business day of Gay Pride Month came with the dreaded announcement by California Secretary of State Debra Bowen that the initiative to amend the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriage will be placed on the November 3rd ballot.
Opponents to same-sex marriage successfully gathered the necessary signatures to place the initiative on the ballot and thus, the battle for votes begins. A simple majority of votes is needed to pass the amendment. In a Field Poll released last week, a majority of likely California voters are opposed to passing such an initiative, but with a slim margin, the battle on both sides will be intense.
The right-wing fight in California is a national effort. Local and statewide donations are being made to fund discrimination in the Golden State. Visit www.equalityforall.com and www.eqca.orgto find out how you can prevent discrimination from being embedded in the Constitution.
California needs to maintain its stance at the forefront of progressive politics and social values. Let your friends and family know that every vote they can influence will keep California a place of equal opportunity and civil liberty.
Happy Gay Pride Month!
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Lady Gaga’s new video for “Telephone” featuring Beyonce. This is 9.5 minutes of fun imagery, great music and dancing. There is blatant product placement to remind us that Gaga is playing into the “pop” ideal unashamed. There is a nod to Cher with some fishnet stockings and Taratino inspired themes dribbled throughout the short film.