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Boston Globe: “Hundreds Rally in Hub for equal rights for gays”
Casey Ramsdell, Globe Correspondant: January 11, 2009
…’”Demonstrators carried signs bearing slogans such as “Obama Don’t DOMA” and cheered for the speakers, who included US Representative Barney Frank, Mayor Thomas M. Menino of Boston, and Mayor E. Denise Simmons of Cambridge.
Frank, who is gay, said progress had been made toward equal rights, but people shouldn’t be complacent…”; continue reading
Bay Windows: “Thousands gather in Boston to protest Prop 8″
Johanna King, Contributing Writer: November 17, 2008
…’”Yes we did!” chanted the crowed in recognition of the many strides the Bay State has taken over the years to advance gay rights, echoing Barack Obama’s “Yes we can” campaign slogan while waving homemade signs and rainbow flags…” continue reading
New York Times: “Across U.S., Big Rallies for Same-Sex Marriage“ Jesse McKinley; November 15, 2008
“…At a Boston rally on Saturday, Kate Leslie, an organizer, said the loss in California had certainly caught the attention of local gay men and lesbians who have had the right to marry since 2004.
“You’re watching people who could be you and are part of your community being stripped of their rights,” Ms. Leslie said. “And in some ways that’s why so many people are infuriated in Massachusetts and willing to stand up for a rally.” continue reading
Boston Globe: “Thousands protest Calif. vote on gay marriage”
Sarah Gantz; November 16, 2008
“…Despite intermittent rain, about 4,000 people from Boston and beyond attended, organizers estimated. They gathered around a stage as activists from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and MassEquality spoke, along with state and local politicians…” continue reading
EDGE Boston: “Thousands Rally Against Prop. 8 in Boston”
Zachary Violette: Edge Contributing Writer; November 16, 2008
“…Boston City Hall plaza was filled with close to 7,000 protestors Saturday who came out for a boisterous demonstration against the recent passage of California’s Proposition 8, banning same sex marriage in that state.
The three-hour event featured speeches by politicians – including U.S. Reps. Michael Capuano (D-Mass), Nikki Tsongas (D-Mass) and Edward Markey (D-Mass) – and community activists. The rally was organized by the group Join the Impact…” continue reading
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