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Protests continue across California, as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, people of color, youth, veterans, seniors and straight allies came out to demonstrate for Equality for All.  With the passage of Prop 8, for the first time in California history a slight majority is attempting to eliminate the fundamental rights of a discriminated against minority, contrary to the Equal Protection clause of the California Constitution. Read More »

For the second day, thousands of protesters expressed their anger and hurt at the historic passing of Prop 8 on 4 November 2008, the first time in California that the Constitution was changed to eliminate rights of Citizens.  Around 2pm, 6 November 2008, a press conference was held by leaders of No on Prop 8 / Equality for All at the Mormon Los Angeles Temple on Santa Monica Blvd, where outrage was voiced at the political work by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read More »

Over 1,000 protesters for human rights and against Prop 8 gathered in West Hollywood on the evening of Wednesday, 5 November 08.  It was one of several rallies across California to demonstrate support for basic the right of all humans to marry the one they love. Read More »

On Saturday, 1 November 2008, Sue LaVaccare, HRC Board of Governors, and Carmen Salgado, Co-chair of HRC LA's Diversity Sub-committee spoke to hundreds of youth, ages 14 to 23 at Models of Pride about voting No on Prop 8 and about the work of HRC!  Read More »