Gays, Lesbians, Transgender, Their Families and Supporters Unite -- Large Scale National Protest Planned For November 15th

November 13, 2008

CAPE GIRARDEAU — A group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight citizens will take to the streets of Cape Girardeau, MO 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 Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008; 12:30pm to about 3:00pm

WHERE: We will meet at Capaha Park near the Statue of Liberty. We will travel on foot to City Hall.

For more information contact Sara Eaton at 636-208-0754 or sara.r.eaton@gmail.com