Protests Against Prop 8 Spreading Beyond California; Gays Speaking Out Against Bigotry

I'm sure my friend Handsome B. Wonderful over at The Political Junkie will enjoy this photo (from Towleroad) of the gay pride flag waving in front of the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Protests continue to spread, so I'll try to be brief and note the high points. Watch out--the gays are coming for you!

Over the weekend, protests against the passage of Prop 8 occurred all over California, with thousands taking a stand. Influential voices are coming to our side, including California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (a Republican!), who told the GLBT community to "never give up" (don't worry, Arnold, we'll be back!), and actress Drew Barrymore, who joined a protest in Los Angeles (we love you, Drew!).

Hundreds in Chicago turned out this past Sunday to protest hate when Christian evangelical leader James Dobson was to be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame for his bigoted "Focus on the Family" radio program.

In Dallas, Texas, a small crowd protested a sermon at First Baptist Church titled "Gay Is Not OK."

Protests sparked by Prop 8 are planned throughout this week, more in California but also in Arizona and New York City (Wednesday 11/12), at the Mormon Temple there.

Don't live in these cities but want to join in? There's a call for nationwide protests this Saturday, 11/15, across the country! Hmmm, wonder if I could get something started here in my little burg? What are we waiting for---let's get organized!

Finally, here's lovely lesbian Rachel Maddow of MSNBC with a good interview about why Prop 8 succeeded. Her guest makes the argument that the same arguments against gay marriage were once used against interracial marriage. Think about that, people---if those laws were still in effect, would we have today a bi-racial president-elect??