National Prop 8 Day of Protest – Nov. 15th
November 12, 2008
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15th
Time: 1:30 EST
Location: Rhode Island Statehouse Lawn – near the Providence Place Mall
UPDATE: Help us get the word out by downloading and distributing this flyer.
Providence Facebook Invitation
From the Join the Impact website
Let’s move as one full unit, on the same day, at the same hour, and
let’s show the United States of America that we too are UNITED CITIZENS
EQAUL IN MIND, BODY, SPIRIT AND DESERVING OF FULL EQUALITY UNDER THE
LAW!On the steps of Rhode Island State House on November 15th at
1:30pm EST, our community WILL take to the streets and speak out
against Proposition 8 and all of the other pro-equality losses that we
have faced in our lifetimes, in our parents’ lifetimes, and for many
generations before us. WE CAN’T DO THIS ALONE! WE NEED YOUR
HELP! We need organizers in every major city to work with us and
get out the protest! I know you’re all tired from all of the work
you’ve done for this great election year, but I’m asking for one more
push! Let the country hear our voices together. Let them
see that we are a strong, adamant, and powerful community that deserves
equal rights, and CAN’T BE DEFEATED!
Gotta Love Flickr, especially since this t-shirt says it all
Entry Filed under: Hot News, Rally Time. Tags: national day of protest, prop 8, protest.
1. jessie | November 13, 2008 at 11:04 am
20 protest signs, ready to be downloaded, printed, and mounted for Saturday.
2. marriageequalityri | November 13, 2008 at 6:53 pm
We’re really excited for Saturday, and overjoyed at the potential numbers and level of enthusiasm!
Please note:
Saturday’s rally will happen RAIN or SHINE. Waterproof your sign, be prepared for wet weather.
Even though we’re angry about prop 8, please keep in mind that this is a PEACEFUL protest.
At the heart of this rally are the core values of INCLUSION and respect for DIVERSITY. We have been troubled by the reports from recent protests in California where several African American and Latino allies reported being the subject of harassment and taunts. Be assured, everyone is welcome on Saturday, and we will not tolerate any negative, exclusionary incidents here in Providence.
If you are approached by the media, we suggest sharing personal stories, and refrain from talking about those who may have voted against us on November 4. It is important to be forward-looking, and to focus public remarks on our families / friends, why we need our neighbors to stand with us against measures like Proposition 8 and how we want to welcome new allies to our movement for equality. It’s best to make your story to the media personal, not political, and speak from the heart.
If counter-protesters (of any ilk) should make an appearance, we request that you refrain from engaging them. Ignore them, don’t let them get to you. A public confrontation will take emphasis away from our message, and our side ends up looking worse off.
Police will be on hand to provide security. We invited them — they will be there for YOUR safety and protection, so please be respectful.
THANKS!