Recently we asked for reader feedback on why they are against Prop 8 and for gay equality. For more information on this open call for participation and using YOUR voice: Why Are You Against Prop 8? Share Your Stories. Keep your submissions coming, here is Volume III!

Read more of Volume III….

Recently we asked for reader feedback on why they are against Prop 8 and for gay equality. For more information on this open call for participation and using YOUR voice: Why Are You Against Prop 8? Share Your Stories. Keep your submissions coming, here is Volume II!

Recently we asked for reader feedback on why they are against Prop 8 and for gay equality. For more information on this open call for participation and using YOUR voice: Why Are You Against Prop 8? Share Your Stories. Keep your submissions coming!

Read more…

Our travel writer, Arthur D. Wright’s new column:

On May 17th, 2004, the first state in the Union to allow same sex marriage is the “Old Colony State,” of Massachusetts. The governor at that time dug up an old law that forbade marriages of same sex couples that did not reside in the state. He subsequently lasted one term and declined to run for office again.

To read more: Same Sex Marriage In Connecticut

Local activist and straight ally, Stephanie Hart, who spoke first in Wilmington, NC’s rally on November 15, 2008’s speech:

“I was not sure what I was going to say. And then late last night I was watching Henry Rollins speak in South Africa, and he also spoke with Desmond Tutu, and they brought up things that inspired me for today.

I quote his holiness, the Dalai Lama, “Ultimately, humanity is one and this small planet is our only home. If we are to protect this home of ours,each of us needs to experience a vivid sense of universal altruism. It is only this feeling that can remove the self-centered motives that cause people to deceive and misuse one another. If you have a sincere and open heart,you naturally feel self-worth and confidence, and there is no need to be fearful of others.”

To read more…

Photos of the Wilmington, NC Against Prop 8 rally – if used on website please credit OutImpact.com.

Article: Wilmington, NC Protests Prop 8 In A National Day of Unity

November 15, 2008 – 1:30p EST – 3:00p

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One-hundred thirty people, both from the gay community and straight allies gathered together in a peaceful protest on a beautiful warm Saturday afternoon in Wilmington, NC at the Federal Building in solidarity with the national protesting of Prop 8 passing in California at 1:30p EST on November 15th. Local organizers Kati Heffield and Mary Eller helped spread the word via social networking sites like Facebook that Wilmington would be represented as part of the estimated 300 cities taking part in the national protest.

We will be covering North Carolina tomorrow along with our friends at Q-Notes and Out In Asheville! We are proud to be teaming up with them for covering the Carolinas at: http://ncprop8protests.blogspot.com/
Here is the current listing of the protests nationwide tomorrow from the amazing people behind Join The Impact:

http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/?t=anon

We want YOUR reports and photos. Please send us photos and your first hand reports at newstips@outimpact.com – please put PROP 8 PROTEST – YOUR CITY in the subject line.
Thank you! Keep fighting for equality, let the world know that we have a voice. Keep sending us your submissions about why you are for equality and against Prop 8: Why Are You Against Prop 8? Share Your Stories.
Bambi Weavil

CEO/Publisher of Out Impact, Inc.

OutImpact.com – Making a positive impact in the gay community. Make yours.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 14, 2008

Contact: Kati Heffield – (910)368-8380
Mary Eller – (512) 968-3446

Local gay, lesbian, straight citizens to protest passage of anti-gay constitutional amendments in Arizona, Florida, California

WILMINGTON — A group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight citizens will take to the streets of Wilmington to protest the passage of Proposition 8, California’s anti-gay marriage amendment, as well as other anti-gay ballot initiatives in Arkansas, Arizona and Florida.

Every day since Election Day, thousands have protested up and down streets in cities across California, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento. A national, grassroots coalition of LGBT activists have followed in their footsteps.

On Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. EST/10:30 a.m. PST, in large cities and state capitals across the country, Pro-Equality supporters will raise public awareness of the need for LGBT equality in marriage and in other civil rights.

WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest

WHO: LGBT and straight citizens of Wilmington and surrounding areas.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008;1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: 2 Princess St. Federal Building (Water St. Between Princess and Market)

For more information contact:
Kati Heffield – (910) 368-8380
Mary Eller – (512) 968-3446

National Protest Site: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com

Photos from the Prop 8 Protest in NYC from November 12th by Allison Tray – thank you Allison!: