Are your jeans Levi’s? Next time you are shopping for a great pair of jeans-Levis are a must buy. In 2008, they donated $25,000 to California’s “No on 8″ campaign supporting the rights for gay marriage!
History only repeats itself if we don’t learn from our mistakes. We are married, and every American should have to the right to do so. We will accept nothing less than equality for our children’s and our country’s future. Neither should you.
Soon we will hear Judge Vaughn Walker’s verdict of the Perry vs. Schwarzenegger case. We hope that it will be in favor of the plaintiffs, however, either way it will end up in the chamber of the U.S. Supreme Court. With their latest 5-4, right-leaning decision in the case where corporations can fund campaigns, it foreshadows the possible 5-4, right-leaning vote in favor of defining marriage between 1 man and 1 woman. We could be wrong and we hope we are. NO one is going to stop our marriage…our beat will go on. If justice is denied, we will keep fighting.
So we’ve all been apart of the Brad and Angie break up rumor mill. Here is where it stands now, they are together, period. The rumors really hit a fervor when the couple became involved with a known LA super power custody attorney. They are NOT married and met with the attorney to assure their family’s future in the event of a tragedy. This is what responsible parents do, unfortunately this only fueled the separation rumor mill. So let us as a community give them the benefit of the doubt, especially given that Brad Pitt alone gave $100,000 to fight against Prop 8
We love their public stance on not tying the knot, like in the August issue of Parade Magazine “I have love in my life, a soul mate–absolutely. When someone asked me why Angie and I don’t get married, I replied, ‘Maybe we’ll get married when it’s legal for everyone else.’ I stand by that, although I took a lot of flak for saying it–hate mail from religious groups. I believe everyone should have the same rights. They say Gay marriage ruins families and hurts kids. Well, I’ve had the privilege of seeing my Gay friends being parents and watching their kids grow up in a loving environment.” (jared)
Today marks week 3 of the Perry vs. Schwarzenegger Trial.
For day by day breakdowns, we find a great place to go to is ZackFordBlogs.com. Check out his site and it will give you highlights so you are informed and will not get behind in the trial.
Click HERE for the comprehensive breakdown courtesy of our friend Zack Ford Blogs.
Since the dawn of Proposition 8 in ‘08, the Williams Institute commenced research and estimated what damage the passage of prop 8 will do overtime. Prior to it’s passage, Williams Institute hit the ground running by establishing how many couples were married and how many individuals will be affected by the turnout.
California: 18,000 couples = 36,000 individuals
Williams Institute has been the driving force of the trial that is occurring in San Francisco.
Just a Few Facts:
According to Williams Institute and Jerome Cleary, California activist, passage of Prop 8 will, overtime, cost California $800,000,000 USD due to losses of revenue from marriages and various auxiliary services.
Coincidentally, the same year California had to cut budgets to education-just over $1.6 billion over time. If the Lesbian and Gay community can participate same as heterosexual citizens of California, then our state will have a brighter, more prosperous future. If you don’t get it, our $800,000,000 can really help out that $1.6 billion.
If their estimates hold true, California will get further away from solving the budget deficit that the Lesbian and Gay community CAN assist in solving. We are citizens too, we are your brothers and sisters who can lend a helping hand. All we ask is to be included in the same rights of others. Justice can prevail.
Readying yourself for another week of the federal Prop 8 trial here in California. Testimony resumes today.
We’ll be covering the trial today so stay tuned. Another good source to check out through out your day covering the trial is the Zack Ford Blog- thoughts?
Chelsea Lately one our favorite gals on the airwaves that always stumps for equality and can gives to good Gay causes, gave when we ere fighting against 8, let her know here that you appreciate it. Click the touch us link. Check out her show on Chelsea Lately on E! – Hate to say it the her interview with the cast of the Jersey Shore is HILARIOUS! GO Chelsea.
Guy, on her show is our favorite bear, who is your favorite round table guest.
Today’s topics include children, yikes. We would love to have children one day…when the time is right. A definite benefit of being gay is that one has more chances to choose when is the best time to start a family. Though we know many who, due to circumstances beyond their control, stepped up and started a family when a family was needed.
According to tweeters within the courtroom (since we can’t watch the trial) attorneys are pointing out that women live longer and men are more prone to jail-time, violence, and alcoholism. Attorneys from the other side are attempting to argue that with only 2 men or only 2 women as your parents then these chances MIGHT increase of a child being orphaned or living with domestic violence. PREPARING and PLANNING for children in a family decreases the chances of a child living under negative circumstances. Ask any parent who has adopted a child and they will tell you the challenging and rewarding road they encountered. It is always worth it, it confirms in them they were prepared to adopt, they wanted to have a child, and they wanted to BE a parent. A fit parent NO MATTER THE GENDER cares, loves, and provides for their child.
Interesting read on parents and children from Bilerico
During this trial we each need to stay vigilant while precedent is being set everyday that may someday may effect us all; especially if this case is appealed all the way to the US supreme court. Be patient grasshopper. Follow the trial on Bilerico, let us know your thoughts.
We wanted to listen again to his words to remind us of all the reasons we fight…we can never forget, and his words are truly inspirational. Expect more with David Mixner in the future here on EJ.
The following is our footage of David Mixner’s speech at the National Equality March
So we’ve all been apart of the Brad and Angie break up rumor mill. Here is where it stands now, they are together, period. The rumors really hit a fervor when the couple became involved with a known LA super power custody attorney. They are NOT married and met with the attorney to assure their family’s future in the event of a tragedy. This is what responsible parents do, unfortunately this only fueled the separation rumor mill. So let us as a community give them the benefit of the doubt, especially given that Brad Pitt alone gave $100,000 to fight against Prop 8
Since the dawn of Proposition 8 in ‘08, the Williams Institute commenced research and estimated what damage the passage of prop 8 will do overtime. Prior to it’s passage, Williams Institute hit the ground running by establishing how many couples were married and how many individuals will be affected by the turnout.
equality and can gives to good Gay causes, gave when we ere fighting against 8, let her know 
Today’s topics include children, yikes. We would love to have children one day…when the time is right. A definite benefit of being gay is that one has more chances to choose when is the best time to start a family. Though we know many who, due to circumstances beyond their control, stepped up and started a family when a family was needed.
