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A Few Thoughts From a Drained Accidental Activist
After passing through the horrible fire of battling Amendment One here in North Carolina, I felt drained, not just because of the results, but the battle on this front and many others shows just how far we have to go in addressing society's myriad problems with racism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, misogyny, etc.
It makes me sad and weary. If only we could harness all of the energy put into hate- and fear-based thoughts and actions and turn it into positive action for everyone's benefit.
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Rally Today in North Carolina as Battle to Defeat Amendment One is in Full Swing: VIDEOS
In North Carolina, an urgent battle is underway to defeat Amendment One, an extreme measure which would constitutionally ban same-sex marriage there. It will appear on the ballot on MAY 8. North Carolina is the most progressive stat... Read Post
Activists Want DNC Convention to Move Out of North Carolina After Amendment One Passage
Yesterday North Carolina passed Amendment One, a constitutional amendment initiative that not only puts the existing ban on same-sex marriage in the state constitution, but will also ban civil unions and domestic partnerships. The D... Read Post
Polling Shows North Carolina Faces Uphill Battle To Defeat Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
Public Policy Polling has released the results of its first poll of North Carolina voters since Republican state lawmakers approved a referendum for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and the numbers are not good. ... Read Post