I'm forwarding the information below, sent to me by a UC friend. I wasn't aware of this huge threat to the recently granted and hard-won rights of the LGBT community, and I think that other UC friends and neighbors may also have missed it. I just went to the website and made a donation, and I hope that you all will, too. It takes about 60 seconds to fill out the form and send a donation.
- Melani Lamond <<On 8/27, at age 87, Del Martin died in a hospice in San Francisco, with her partner of 55 years Phyllis Lyon (age 84) by her side. Just in June, Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon became the first same-sex couple to legally marry in California...for all of us in the GLBTQ community, we owe a huge debt of thanks to the pioneering work of these two women on our behalf..... In memory of Del Martin I'm asking you.....to make a donation to stop Proposition 8 in California. Proposition 8, a ballot initiative on the November 4 ballot, would enact a state constitutional amendment to overturn the California Supreme Court decision which legalized same-sex marriage in California..... It's not just a California issue. We can't see it that way and you bet the supporters of Prop 8 don't see it that way. For instance, the Knights of Columbus donated $1 million to the Yes on 8 Campaign. Over $10 million has already been raised by people from California and from around the country who are working to eliminate the right for same sex couples to marry. It is critical that we match that fundraising. Prop 8 is being opposed by a very broad coalition. Go the website, http://noonprop8.com/home, click on links, read about this critical issue, and then donate.>> Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban & Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 - office phone 215-222-4800 #113 personal fax 215-386-1345 ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)
