Gays at Williams

onemoremom
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:38:18 +0000

valentinocuevas:

Here is an example of the respect and consideration shown in the Williams community concerning issues faced by LBGT students (from a college announcement):

"Prop. 8: America’s Fight for Civil Rights
Posted: Monday December 01

Wednesday Dec. 3rd, from 12-1pm in Hardy House, the Multi-Cultural Center, behind Schow.

Prop 8: Where do we go from here?

A discussion on marriage and civil rights in America

This past election, 4 states wrote into their constitutions that the civil rights of the queer community are invalid, that queer people are 2ND CLASS CITIZENS in the eyes of this nation. Why does this matter? Why should we care? What can you do to help?
COME TALK ABOUT IT!

Casual lunch will be served.

The MCC is hosting a community forum on the passage of Prop. 8 (a recent ban on same-sex marriage in California) and other civil rights issues this Wednesday at noon in Hardy House. This is a great chance for everyone to learn about Prop. 8 and why it is important for all Americans, not just Californians, to know about. Come hear myself [student '11], WGST Prof. Katie Kent, Queer Life Coordinator Justin Adkins, and Robyn Maguire, Field Director of the Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force, talk about this issue AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT!

Please come and bring your friends! Especially if you are FOR or AGAINST legalizing same-sex marriage, COME TALK ABOUT THE ISSUE!"