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talkleft.com - 11/8/2008
Facts on Prop 8 Voters
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Apparently, some people are blaming African-American voters in California (instead of the obvious culprit, the radical right fundamentalists) for the passing of Proposition 8, banning gay marriage. The progressive group People for the American Way (PFAW),which has done great work evaluating ...
No on Prop 8: Home Invasion (video)
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youtube.com - 11/2/2008
No on Prop 8: Home Invasion (video)
— youtube.com — The Mormon Church has spent $20 million to pass Prop 8, which would "eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry." The Courage Campaign Issues... (more) No on Prop 8: Home Invasion (video)
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blogs.abcnews.com - 11/4/2008
Among the Other Voters
— blogs.abcnews.com — CHICAGO, Ill. -- Among the other voters who have shown up to vote at Shoesmith Elementary School this morning, where Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., will vote: Louis Farrakhan and William Ayers. Seriously. Welcome to the South Side of Chicago. -... (more) Among the Other Voters

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site.pfaw.org - 11/8/2008
People For the American Way: Blaming Black Voters for Prop 8 Loss is Wrong and Destructive
— site.pfaw.org — I know that within the Black Church we have different theological views about sexuality. But I believe we can find common ground against mistreating our brothers and sisters in the words of Jesus to love our neighbors as ourselves. And we can find ... (more) People For the American Way: Blaming Black Voters for ...

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The Moderate Voice:  Stop Scapegoating Black People for Proposition 8

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Stop Scapegoating Black People for Proposition 8
The Moderate Voice — ... the divisions they have worked so hard to create between African Americans and the broader progressive community, let’s be clear about who is responsible for gay couples in California losing the right to get married, and let’s think strategically about a way forward that broadens and strengthens support for equality. Via Pam Spaulding who has gathered statistics and background. The statement should be read in its entirety. For more see also: Jeralyn@Talk Left, Ampersand@Alas, a blog and  Ta-Nehisi Coates. ...

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