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Showing posts with label CA Proposition 8. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CA Proposition 8. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Friday, May 29, 2009
Gay Rights Groups Say No Thanks to Ted Olsen
Gay Rights Groups Say Thanks, but No Thanks, to Ted Olsen
Why do gay rights groups NOT want the conservative lawyer to challenge Prop. 8 before the Supreme Court? They are afraid the challenge will fail and be a further set back for the LGBT movement. They may have a point, but I sure would like to see Prop. 8 challenged in the SCOTUS. Is Ted Olsen, a right-winger, really trying to help us or does he have sinister motive?
Theodore Olsen and David Boies, Bush v Gore Lawyers, Join Forces to Challenge Prop. 8
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
CA Supreme Court Upholds Prop. 8 (Ban on Gay Marriage)
As expected, the CA Supreme Court Upheld Prop. 8, which took away the civil marriage rights of gay and lesbian couples, but left the 18,000 same-sex marriages that took place prior to Prop. 8. Although it was expected, it's still a shock that the civil rights of gays and lesbians can be taken away by the vote of a slim majority.
Now What Do We Do?
As the old labor anthem said, DON'T MOURN, ORGANIZE!
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Another Look at Proposition 8
According to a new study of Prop. 8 , Exit Polls on African-American Support of Prop. 8 Were Wrong
A new study on California’s Proposition 8 voting trends released Tuesday found that far fewer African-Americans voted to pass the gay marriage ban than the 70% suggested by exit polling and concluded that race was not the most significant factor affecting people’s vote for or against marriage equality.
After conducting in-depth analysis of election returns from five key California counties and using census data to estimate the racial makeup of the voters in those counties, researchers found that between 57% and 59% of African-Americans voted in favor of Proposition 8, which amended the state's constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage.
The new study, conducted by political scientists Ken Sherrill of CUNY-Hunter College and Patrick Egan of NYU, suggests that other factors than race played a larger role in a voter's stance on the measure, such as party identification, ideology, age and religious inclinations. These factors also dwarfed gender and personal knowledge of gays and lesbians.
The study found that these four factors — party identification, ideology, frequency of religious service attendance and age — drove the “yes” vote for Proposition 8. For example, more than 70 percent of voters who were Republican, identified themselves as conservative, or who attended religious services at least weekly supported Proposition 8. Conversely, 70 percent or more of voters who were Democrat, identified themselves as liberal, or who rarely attended religious services opposed the measure. More than two-thirds (67 percent) of voters 65 or older supported Proposition 8, while majorities under 65 opposed it.
Since the passage of Proposition 8, much has been said about the supposed dramatic opposition to marriage equality among African Americans, fueled by National Election Pool (NEP) figures based on sampling in only a few precincts that erroneously indicated 70 percent of California’s African Americans supported Proposition 8. The study found that when religious service attendance was factored out, however, there was no significant difference between African Americans and other groups.
In other words, people of all races and ethnicities who worship at least once a week overwhelmingly supported Proposition 8, with support among white, Asian and Latino frequent churchgoers actually being greater than among African Americans.
the study found that the level of support for Proposition 8 among African Americans was nowhere close to the NEP exit poll 70 percent figure. The study looked at pre- and post-election polls and conducted a sophisticated analysis of precinct-level voting data from five California counties with the highest African-American populations (Alameda (Oakland), Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco).* Based on this, it concludes that the level of African-American support for Proposition 8 was in the range of 57-59 percent. Its precinct-level analysis also found that many precincts with few black voters supported Proposition 8 at levels just as high or higher than those with many black voters.
The study found that overall support for marriage equality has increased by 9 percent since 2000, with support increasing among every age group under age 65, across all racial and ethnic groups and among Protestants, Catholics and Jews. There are three “holdout” groups where voting patterns have not changed: Republicans, conservatives, and those 65 and older. The largest gain — up 16 percent — was among voters 45-64 years of age, followed by a 13 percent increase among voters 18-29.
Among Republicans, support for the freedom to marry fell slightly (1 percent) compared to 2000. Support for marriage equality among Democrats, on the other hand, increased 13 percent.
See National Gay & Lesbian Task Force Press Release
Download the Report
A new study on California’s Proposition 8 voting trends released Tuesday found that far fewer African-Americans voted to pass the gay marriage ban than the 70% suggested by exit polling and concluded that race was not the most significant factor affecting people’s vote for or against marriage equality.
After conducting in-depth analysis of election returns from five key California counties and using census data to estimate the racial makeup of the voters in those counties, researchers found that between 57% and 59% of African-Americans voted in favor of Proposition 8, which amended the state's constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage.
The new study, conducted by political scientists Ken Sherrill of CUNY-Hunter College and Patrick Egan of NYU, suggests that other factors than race played a larger role in a voter's stance on the measure, such as party identification, ideology, age and religious inclinations. These factors also dwarfed gender and personal knowledge of gays and lesbians.
The study found that these four factors — party identification, ideology, frequency of religious service attendance and age — drove the “yes” vote for Proposition 8. For example, more than 70 percent of voters who were Republican, identified themselves as conservative, or who attended religious services at least weekly supported Proposition 8. Conversely, 70 percent or more of voters who were Democrat, identified themselves as liberal, or who rarely attended religious services opposed the measure. More than two-thirds (67 percent) of voters 65 or older supported Proposition 8, while majorities under 65 opposed it.
Since the passage of Proposition 8, much has been said about the supposed dramatic opposition to marriage equality among African Americans, fueled by National Election Pool (NEP) figures based on sampling in only a few precincts that erroneously indicated 70 percent of California’s African Americans supported Proposition 8. The study found that when religious service attendance was factored out, however, there was no significant difference between African Americans and other groups.
In other words, people of all races and ethnicities who worship at least once a week overwhelmingly supported Proposition 8, with support among white, Asian and Latino frequent churchgoers actually being greater than among African Americans.
the study found that the level of support for Proposition 8 among African Americans was nowhere close to the NEP exit poll 70 percent figure. The study looked at pre- and post-election polls and conducted a sophisticated analysis of precinct-level voting data from five California counties with the highest African-American populations (Alameda (Oakland), Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco).* Based on this, it concludes that the level of African-American support for Proposition 8 was in the range of 57-59 percent. Its precinct-level analysis also found that many precincts with few black voters supported Proposition 8 at levels just as high or higher than those with many black voters.
The study found that overall support for marriage equality has increased by 9 percent since 2000, with support increasing among every age group under age 65, across all racial and ethnic groups and among Protestants, Catholics and Jews. There are three “holdout” groups where voting patterns have not changed: Republicans, conservatives, and those 65 and older. The largest gain — up 16 percent — was among voters 45-64 years of age, followed by a 13 percent increase among voters 18-29.
Among Republicans, support for the freedom to marry fell slightly (1 percent) compared to 2000. Support for marriage equality among Democrats, on the other hand, increased 13 percent.
See National Gay & Lesbian Task Force Press Release
Download the Report
Friday, December 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Prop. 8 The Musical
A star-studded cast, including Margaret Cho, Jack Black, and Neil Patrick Harris acts out a stage show about California's contested constitutional gay marriage ban in the following clip, courtesy of Funny Or Die:
UPDATE: Newsweek Poll--Surge in Support for Gay Marriage
See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die
UPDATE: Newsweek Poll--Surge in Support for Gay Marriage
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
The Myth of the Black/Gay Divide
Another take on the Black/Gay Divide over Prop. 8 and Gay Marrriage over on Counterpunch:
Why Prop. 8 Passed in California: The Myth of the Black/Gay Divide
While black voters supported Prop. 8 by 70%, they were only 10% of the voters (and 6% of the CA population). White homophobia accounted for 90% of the vote for Prop. 8
I understand we cannot blame African-Americans for Prop. 8, but we also cannot ignore the fact that a disproportionate number of African-Americans (70%) oppose gay marriage equality, compared to 50% of other races. Whatever the LGBT community is doing to reach out to African-Americans is NOT working. It's not about BLAME, its about how do we reach out and get the support of African-Americans for LGBT civil rights?
Also, African-Americans may be a minority of the population, but they make up a large proportion of the Democratic Party base, a base that needs to be unified on civil rights for everyone.
Why Prop. 8 Passed in California: The Myth of the Black/Gay Divide
While black voters supported Prop. 8 by 70%, they were only 10% of the voters (and 6% of the CA population). White homophobia accounted for 90% of the vote for Prop. 8
I understand we cannot blame African-Americans for Prop. 8, but we also cannot ignore the fact that a disproportionate number of African-Americans (70%) oppose gay marriage equality, compared to 50% of other races. Whatever the LGBT community is doing to reach out to African-Americans is NOT working. It's not about BLAME, its about how do we reach out and get the support of African-Americans for LGBT civil rights?
Also, African-Americans may be a minority of the population, but they make up a large proportion of the Democratic Party base, a base that needs to be unified on civil rights for everyone.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Mormons Tipped Scale to Take Away Marriage Equality
NYT: Mormons Tipped Scale in Ban on Gay Marriage
The Mormon Church is pandering for sympathy after being targeted by protesters for spear-heading the anti-gay Prop. 8 in California. They claim that Mormons have only been exercising their freedom of religion in opposing the rights of gay couples to marry. However, as the New York Times article spells out, the Mormon Church played a major role in the Prop. 8 campaign in California, including political strategy and funding half of the $40 million campaign.
Yes, Mormons have the right like other religious bigots to practice their religion and believe stupid things (like talking snakes and magic underwear), but when they try to use government to impose their religious beliefs, or deny the rights of other groups, they should not be surprised if some of they groups they target with a massive campaign of misinformation and religious bigotry fight back!
And the Mormons are the last religious cult that should be campaigning to defend marriage as a relationship between 1 man and 1 woman!
The Mormon Church is pandering for sympathy after being targeted by protesters for spear-heading the anti-gay Prop. 8 in California. They claim that Mormons have only been exercising their freedom of religion in opposing the rights of gay couples to marry. However, as the New York Times article spells out, the Mormon Church played a major role in the Prop. 8 campaign in California, including political strategy and funding half of the $40 million campaign.
Yes, Mormons have the right like other religious bigots to practice their religion and believe stupid things (like talking snakes and magic underwear), but when they try to use government to impose their religious beliefs, or deny the rights of other groups, they should not be surprised if some of they groups they target with a massive campaign of misinformation and religious bigotry fight back!
And the Mormons are the last religious cult that should be campaigning to defend marriage as a relationship between 1 man and 1 woman!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Nationwide Protests Against Prop. 8
Here in Memphis about 100 protesters gathered at City Hall to protest the passage of the anti-gay marriage Prop. 8 in CA and support equality and LGBT civil rights. (It was windy, wet and COLD!)
Congrats to Amy Livingston with the Women's Action Coalition in Memphis for organizing the local demonstration!
Commercial Appeal: California Gay Marriage Ban Sparks Nationwide Protest
Demonstrations were held nationwide, in about 90 cities, as part of Join the Impact
Gay Rights Rallies Nationwide
LOTS more pics a Towleroad
ADVOCATE: Grassroots Website Launches Massive International Movement
UPDATE: Gay Blogger Chris Crain covers Memphis Demonstration, I must have missed him.
Friday, November 14, 2008
NYC Protests Against Mormon Church for Prop. 8
About 10,000 marched and protested against Prop. 8 and the Mormon church in NYC
Check out the pics on Towleroad! (Many celebreties, including Woopie Goldberg, Kate Clinton, etc.)
Oregon lesbian activist launches nationwide rallies Sat: Join the Impact
Has Prop. 8 sparked a New Stonewall rebellion?
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Prop. 8/LGBT National Day of Protest Saturday
Join the Rallies in Your Town Saturday, 12:30 PM CT
In Memphis, Join your fellow Memphians in expressing your opposition to Proposition 8!
Memphis Protest Against Proposition 8 (CA gay marriage ban)
Saturday, November 15
12:30 PM
City Hall (125 N. Main)
http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Memphis
Monday, November 10, 2008
The "Second Stonewall": Protests Against Prop. 8 Spread
The "Second Stonewall": Five Days of Protests in California against Prop. 8
Nationwide protests are being organized:
Join the Impact
Anyone interested in organizing a protest here in Memphis let us know.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Protests Against Prop. 8 in CA
Thousands Protest Gay-Marriage Ban in Los Angeles
About 2,000 protest outside Mormon temple in L.A. This is what we have to do: Take on the religious bigots who fund anti-gay discrimination.
See Think Progress: Propping Up Prejudice
UPDATE: More Protests in CA
Same-Sex Marriage Bans Paradoxical in Historic Election
Marital Discord: Why Prop. 8 Won
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Gay Marriage Defeat
Calif. Gay-Marriage Defeat Jars Activists, Cheers Foes
Prop. 8 passed in CA with 52% of the vote, and millions of dollars in funding from Catholics, the Mormon Church and other anti-gay religious fundamentalist groups.
Exit polls revealed dramatic demographic gaps in the gay-marriage vote. While about six in 10 voters under 30 opposed the ban, about the same proportion of those 65 and older supported it.
There were sharp racial discrepancies as well. Even as black voters overwhelmingly backed Barack Obama -- a gay-rights supporter -- for president, about seven in 10 of them voted against gay marriage, compared with about half of white voters.
Jim Maynard, Memphis gay activist: "I'm very saddened, and angry, by the passage of Proposition 8 in California. The voters in California sided with anti-gay religious groups to rescind the marriages of thousands of gay and lesbian couples. Unfortunately, the fight for marriage equality is going to be an uphill battle. Civil rights should never be determined by the votes of a majority of people in a state."
Freedom to Marry.org
UPDATE: Prop. 8 Foes Refuse to Concede
UPDATE: Lawsuit Filed to Stop Prop. 8
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Obama Wins!
Barack Obama is the President-Elect of the United States!
"Change Has Come to America"
Now the HARD work begins! The political pressure is already growing to push Obama to the RIGHT, to govern from the "center" and not carry out his progressive agenda. It will take a large social movement to really create CHANGE.
My joy and excitement over Obama's victory is tempered by the passage of Prop. 8 in CA. It is sad that the voters of California have voted 53%-47% (with only 26% votes reporting) and sided with the religious right to rescind marriage equality for gays and lesbians.
Florida and Arizona have also passed anti-gay marriage amendments, and Arkansas has passed a ballot measure to BAN gays and lesbians from adopting!
American voters may be ready for a Black president, but they are not ready to support equal rights for gays and lesbians.
(It is time for DEMOCRATS, especially Liberal/progressive Democrats, to STOP saying they support "civil unions" but NOT marriage equality for gays and lesbians. Progressive Democrats must stop reinforcing the public fear of same-sex marriage!)
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