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The Human Rights Campaign is joining Marriage Equality USA and statewide pro-equality organizations to sponsor “Eve of Justice” vigils in cities across California on Wednesday, March 4. The candlelight vigils take place the night before the California Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on the constitutional validity of Prop. 8 – the discriminatory amendment that eliminated the right of lesbian and gay couples to marry in the state. HRC encourages members and supporters, neighbors and friends to march in the vigils to show support for the overturn of Prop. 8.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles will have a community rally starting in the heart of the city on Olvera Street in Downtown LA. Meet at the plaza south of Cesar Chavez Ave, between N. Main St and N Alameda St.

To join the event go to
Los Angeles Event Facebook Page

Palm Springs
The event will take place at the Palm Springs Courthouse, 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way from 4-6 p.m. Please bring signs and candles.

Orange County
The event will take place at the Fairview Community Church at 2525 Fairview Rd Costa Mesa, CA 92626 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.


Long Beach

There will be a rally In front of Long Beach City Hall from 6pm-9pm with an open mic on marriage and what it means to
you! With special musical performances.

Following the rally, there will be a candlelight Vigil at the First Congregational Church at 3rd and Cedar from
9pm-9am, so that as the Supreme Court convenes on the morning of the 5th, they will see the people who's lives their decision will most affect.

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Human Rights Campaign Joins in Support of Candlelight Vigils Set for Eve of California Supreme Court Hearing on Proposition 8

WASHINGTON– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay,bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, has joined with Marriage Equality USA and statewide pro-equality organizations to sponsor "Eve of Justice" vigils in cities across California on
Wednesday, March 4, 2009.  The candlelight vigils mark “a day of reckoning” for
LGBT Americans, taking place the night before the California Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on the constitutional validity of
Proposition 8—the discriminatory amendment that eliminated the right of lesbian and gay couples to marry in the state.  For a list of cities with vigils, visit www.EveOfJustice.com.

“Less than six months after the California Supreme Court ruled that lesbian and gay people are fully equal under the law, a slim majority of voters declared that we are not.  No matter what the outcome of this case, we know that our marriages are based in love and no ruling will strip that away,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “Our cause is rooted in both justice and fairness and we know that history is on our side.  It is only a matter of time before we undo
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Gather with us and thousands of women across the country at a party for equality as The L Word begins it's monumental last season. Like the Premere Party last year, this event will be full of fun and excitement! Check out our local events page for all the details. We expect to be packed. so RSVP now to save a spot for you and your friends! Watch an exclusive trailer at the official website for the HRC L-Word Premiere. As The L Word draws to a close, you can look forward to an exciting new women's event in 2010 called Revolution. Check back for more details coming soon!

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