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Into the Streets, Prop 8 Protests Continue

Boi from Troy  Nov 07 08

After marching for miles and miles on Wednesday night, I can barely walk to refill my glass of water in the Cigar Lounge at the FCT in Frankfurt Airport.

Out of the Bars, Into the Streets to Protest Prop 8

Boi from Troy  Nov 06 08

A rally in West Hollywood Park turned into a street protest this evening, as gay and lesbian Californians upset over losing the right to marry took to the streets.

Small Victories

Boi from Troy  Nov 05 08

I don’t trust myself to say anything about last night’s election results right now, but I will encourage everyone to follow my lead and celebrate the small victories… Those of us who gave our all to the cause of fairness and freedom know who we are and know we did our best.

Go Down On Your Ballot!

Boi from Troy  Nov 03 08

I would hope that I need not remind you, dear readers to vote tomorrow…  But in case you need a reminder.

Sunday Morning Quarterback: Rain On My Parade Edition

Boi from Troy  Nov 03 08

I think watching this video clip from Trojanwire, I saw more of the USC-Washington game than I did on Saturday.

Prop 8 Opponents Rally in WeHo

Boi from Troy  Nov 03 08

Yesterday, I attended the No on 8 rally and visibility event in West Hollywood.  It was nice to see that the complacency which had defined the gay community in recent months is finally gone.

Arnold, Reagan Featured in Latest Ad Against 8

Boi from Troy  Oct 31 08

Republicans Against 8 have released their newest ad going into the final weekend, contrasting the legacy of Ronald Reagan with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s position against Proposition 8.

About the Football…

Boi from Troy  Oct 30 08

Many of you have asked for me to write more about the football, let you know what I thought about the Arizona game, etc.

Freedom Under Attack: No on 8 Denial of Service

Boi from Troy  Oct 30 08

I thought it was bad when Proponents of Proposition 8 compared defeating gay rights to the struggle against Hitler.

Pop 8 Proponents: In Their Own Words

Boi from Troy  Oct 29 08

I have often said that one of the best ways for us to defeat Proposition 8 is to allow its proponents to speak–and they will scare Californians.

Defeat These Guys on Tuesday

Boi from Troy  Oct 29 08

I take it that these folks won’t be at the USC homecoming game on Saturday, but we will, trying to convince folks not to take rights away from their fellow Trojans (and beating Washington, naturally)… “To the victor goes the soul of the nation!” Will you be fighting? You can help win by contributing to No [.

No on 8 Campaign Airs YouTube Ads

Boi from Troy  Oct 29 08

In what may be an historic first, the No on Proposition 8 campaign is taking user-generated content from YouTube and turning them into television ads.

BoiFromTroy Readers Meet Fundraising Goal for No on 8!

Boi from Troy  Oct 29 08

At the beginning of the campaign, I set a goal of raising $1000 for the No on 8 campaign, in addition to raising funds for and contributing to Republicans Against 8.

Proposition 8: Bad for Business

Boi from Troy  Oct 29 08

Republican opponents of Proposition 8 have been saying it for a long time, and now it is becoming clear–proposition 8 is Bad for Business.

Local Congressmen Under Attack

Boi from Troy  Oct 29 08

Although California Congressional Races are generally considered to be done-deals–there was one election cycle when only two or three incumbents received less than 60% of the vote–the attacks are coming out against two California Congressmen, Brad Sherman and David Dreier.

Republicans put LGBT Face on Fight Against Prop 8

Boi from Troy  Oct 28 08

Republicans Against 8 is putting a gay and lesbian face on the campaign against Proposition 8 in two ads directed and edited by Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black.

Schubert Eliminate Gays, Not Just Their Rights

Boi from Troy  Oct 27 08

If anyone has noticed it odd that gays and lesbians have been virtually absent from the campaign to take away the right to marry in California, Yes on 8 Campaign Manager Frank Schubert may have an answer.

“Equality” for Older Couples

Boi from Troy  Oct 26 08

Sometimes the bst case against a ballot measure like Proposition 8 is simply to let its proponents do the talking.

Keeping Marriage “Traditional”

Boi from Troy  Oct 25 08

Proponents of Proposition 8 always talk about protecting “traditional” marriage–but has anyone really thought about what that means? Take a look at their website and web ads, and it is pretty clear that they have a singular view of “marriage” between one man and one woman who is submissive to him.

GOP Rep. Campbell Opposes Proposition 8

Boi from Troy  Oct 24 08

Former Republican Congressman Tom Campbell came out against Proposition 8 today in a Reason opinion editorial.

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