| Friend, Here’s a hard truth: Prop 8 -- the right-wing effort to end marriage equality in California in 2008 -- is still on the books. Even though all Californians can marry whom they want thanks to the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v Hodges, if the Court were ever to reverse its opinions -- like it did with abortion access two years ago -- gay marriage would once again be illegal in California. The possibility of the court reversing itself on marriage equality is not just a vague concern: Over the past two years, Justices Alito and Thomas have voiced their strong disapproval of the Obergefell decision, calling for the court to reconsider it.(1,2) In the early days of Courage California (then, known as Courage Campaign), our members organized their hearts out in support of marriage equality, and many of you got married when Prop 8 was struck down. This November, we can get rid of Prop 8 once and for all, with Prop 3, the marriage equality initiative on the ballot in November. We want to put a personal face on the issue of marriage equality, so we are asking our members to tell their stories about how Obergefell v Hodges changed their lives. Click here to share your story about marriage equality and show why Prop 3 matters!
With the largest LGBTQ+ population in the nation, California has led the way in both the legal and cultural fight for justice and inclusion for our diverse communities.(3) Our state has passed over 200 bills and resolutions to advance LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice.(4) But, with the stroke of their pen, the Supreme Court justices can take back some of our hard-won progress. Prop 3 can solidify marriage equality for good, even if Obergefell is overturned. There is proof that LGBTQ+ people telling their stories was crucial to winning the national fight for marriage equality, and sharing our stories helps to tell voters the importance of Prop 3.(5) We are once again called to defend the legal rights of all Californians to marry whom they choose. Whether you’re the parent or child of an LGBTQ community member, are married to the love of your life, or just want to share your perspective, we want your story. We’ll be joining with thousands of other storytellers from the Yes on Prop 3 coalition to show California just how they should vote in November. Yours in solidarity! –Irene, Annie, Angela, Isidra, Mario, Marvin, Alyssa, Jen, Cecilia, and Lindsay (the Courage team)
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