Lesbian politics: Prop 8 Doesn't Scare Me

Lesbiatopia  Aug 13 08

Prop 8 Doesn't Scare Me (in Part Because its Proponents are Bumbling Morons)Our lovely, talented, brilliant, super-awesome Paula the Surf Mom (to whom all of us here at Lesbiatopia owe a great deal) brought this article to my attention a few days ago:Judge upholds ballot summary for gay-marriage measure.From that article:When [California]'s voters decide Proposition 8 this fall, it appears they will check "yes" or "no" next to a ballot title that reads: "Eliminates the Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry."A Superior Court judge this morning rejected a suit filed by Prop. 8 proponents against the ballot title proposed by Attorney General Jerry Brown. Full story...

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This Thursday, August 14th, from 5:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. at 2020 Main Street, Irvine, California: ACTION ALERT: Tell the Right-Wing Consultants NO to Prop 8!
Posted by Chino Blanco - Aug 14 08, 12:03pm.
This Thursday, August 14th, from 5:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. at 2020 Main Street, Irvine, California: ACTION ALERT: Tell the Right-Wing Consultants NO to Prop 8!
Posted by Chino Blanco - Aug 14 08, 12:03pm.
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