California's LGBT folk are in the fight of their lives.

gay news blog: California's LGBT folk are in the fight of their lives.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008
California's LGBT folk are in the fight of their lives.

Geoff Kors, Executive Director of Equality California Issues PAC warns:

“California’s LGBT folk are in the fight of our lives.

With your help, the ballot initiative that would change the state constitution to prohibit marriage for same-sex couples for generations may not qualify for the November election. We need every person reading this to volunteer for just one day during the next two weeks.

Clearly, we are having an impact. Here's what our opponents are saying about us:

"We are facing a major obstacle that could derail our effort to protect marriage... Our opponents have launched a counterattack to disrupt the petition drive and keep the Marriage Amendment from qualifying for the ballot... This is slowing down our daily signature totals."

- ProtectMarriage.com email, April 7.


But as we all know, they will stop at nothing to get the ballot initiative qualified. They are even paying people for every signature they collect. And groups like Focus on the Family continue to pour more money and resources into their effort.

We need more people on the ground in key areas, which is why your help is critical right now. Here’s what you can do to help us reach more people:



Volunteer. It will take all of us to counter the opposition’s efforts. We especially need help in Burbank, Fresno, Orange County, Pasadena, Palmdale, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino and San Diego. If you don’t live in one of these areas, why not make a weekend trip?


Tell your family, friends and co-workers about what’s happening. Ask them to help.


Make a donation. Every dollar raised will help defeat anti-gay ballot measures in California.


This is a true test for our community. Can we fend off the ballot measure now or will we have to fight for months to come? We need your help. Please sign up to volunteer now.

Thank you for helping us fight for equality.”