This news from Basic Rights Oregon:
On Saturday, fair-minded individuals across the country will join together to raise their voices against the injustice of California’s Prop 8. Passage of Proposition 8 means that, for a little longer, families in California will be denied important security and respect, and will have to continue to fight against inequality and second-class status.
This vote is a blow for all of us who believe in the values of equality and inclusion. And it’s an especially painful disappointment for the couples and families who’ve made a commitment to each other for life and seek only an equal commitment under the law.
Over the weekend, community leaders in Oregon stepped up and began planning several protests around this state. These events – planned for Portland, Eugene and Corvallis so far – are an exciting development in the movement for marriage equality in Oregon. We are all angered and frustrated by the vote in California, and similar votes in Florida and Arizona. And it’s important that we share our concern with the public.
We are excited to see this movement grow. We’ll be joining the chorus of voices at these rallies around the state, and hope that others will join in as well. We applaud the community leadership that has sprung up to take charge of these events. Each of us must take a stand and educate in our community in order to achieve the change we seek.
- Corvallis: Saturday, 11/15 at 10:30am at the Benton County Courthouse. For more info, contact reidenbach.9@osu.edu.
- Portland: Just Out Newspaper is reporting that this event will be held Saturday, 11/15 at 10:30am at the PSU South Park Blocks. To get updated information, check back at www.blogout.justout.com.
- Eugene: QueerEugene is reporting that this will be held on Saturday, 11/15 at 10:30am at the Eugene City Hall (777 Pearl St. in Eugene). For updates and more info, check www.queereugene.com.