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federal judge overturns proposition 8
Repost from angryasianman.com:
Did you hear? In San Francisco, a federal judge struck down Proposition 8, finding it unconstitutional. The voter-passed November 2008 initiative denied same-sex couples the right to marry in the state of California: Judge strikes down Prop. 8 ban on same-sex marriage. Here’s part of the press release from API Equality:
Today, federal district [...]
Leading Asian American Coalitions Express Severe Disappointment Over Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Proposition 8 (Press Release)
The California Supreme Court today ruled in a 6 to 1 decision that the initiative process in California can be used to strip away fundamental rights from a minority group that has historically been subject to discrimination. Continue reading
Prop. 8 Townhall
[ April 13, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This coming Monday evening, April 13, Equality California will host a town hall at the San Francisco LGBT Center to talk about how local and statewide organizations are working for LGBT equality and to secure the freedom to marry.
API Equality will join several other groups to discuss the important work they are doing here and [...]
Community Forum & No on 8 Townhall
[ February 26, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] A coalition representing a wide array of LGBT community and civil rights groups will hold a Community Building Town Hall meeting to discuss post Proposition 8 analysis and upcoming Supreme Court hearing of the recently passed initiative to eliminate the right to marry for same sex couples from the state’s Constitution.
The forum will also feature [...]
Unity and Change – Hearts and Minds, by Tawal Panyacosit Jr.
I cried twice on Election Day.
The first time around Obama had just been declared the winner. Albeit a little tired from campaigning against Prop 8 since 5 A.M. that morning, the surge of energy and accompanying tears that welled and streamed down my cheeks were nevertheless ripe with hope and renewed vigor. Now, admittedly, [...]
Margaret Cho was in a Zoo for GAPA (San Francisco Bay Times)
API Equality, a project of CAA, was presented with the Douglas Yaranon Community Award for its standout fight against Prop 8 at the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance’s 20th anniversary celebration. Continue reading
November 4th election results
CAA reviewed all San Francisco and California ballot measures and provided recommendations on those that significantly affected the most marginalized in our communities or had significant immigrant rights, language diversity, and racial justice impacts. Continue reading
Prop 8 passes but equality advocates won’t give up fight
Fueled by misinformation, distortions, and lies, the discriminatory measure Proposition 8 passed by a narrow margin. Despite this outcome, civil rights advocates know that freedom, fairness, and equality will be ours someday. The tremendous grassroots and volunteer network that was built during this historic struggle will continue fighting until full equality under the law becomes reality here in California. Continue reading
API Leaders Gather in Opposition of Prop 8 (Rafu Shimpo)
Asian American leaders and organizations came together in opposition of Proposition 8, the November 4th ballot measure that would eliminate the right of same-sex marriage in the state of California, in concurrent press conferences last Thursday. The press conferences were held in San Francisco and Los Angeles and were hosted by activists Helen Zia and George Takei. Continue reading
Asian and Pacific American Leaders to Hold San Francisco Panel as Part of A Statewide Effort to Correct the Misleading Claims Related to Proposition 8 (Media Advisory)
API Equality and Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) are organizing a San Francisco panel discussion on marriage equality that will be hosted by Writer and Activist Helen Zia. The panel will address a broad range of issues, including how the proposed repeal of equal marriage rights has historical ties to discrimination against the API community and a fact-based discussion examining the religious and education-based claims that have been made in favor of Proposition 8. Continue reading
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