Equality California to Co-Host April 1 Town Hall on Prop. 8, the Fight for the Freedom to Marry

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LOS ANGELES - March 31 -

WHAT: The first of a statewide series of Town Hall discussions where
members and allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) community can join in an open dialogue about the ongoing fight
for the freedom to marry. Legal experts will share their perspectives
on what is likely to happen in the Prop. 8 legal challenges and take
questions. Leaders from several community organizations will discuss
efforts happening across the state in support of the freedom to marry.
The final 90 minutes will be dedicated to open discussion. Those who
cannot attend will be able to watch the meeting via live webcast at
www.lagaycenter.org/townhall.

WHO: Robin Tyler and Diane Olson, Plaintiffs in Prop. 8 legal
challenges; Kate Kendall, Executive Director, the National Center for
Lesbian Rights; Jon Davidson, Legal Director, Lambda Legal; Marc
Solomon, Marriage Director, Equality California; Geoff Kors, Executive
Director, Equality California; Suzy Jack and Todd Cordisco, F.A.I.R.;
Samuel Chu, California Faith for Equality; Marshall Wong, API
Equality; Luis Lopez, HonorPAC; Ron Buckmire, Jordan/Rustin Coalition;
Regina Clemente, Vote for Equality (L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center);
Moderator: Lorri L. Jean, CEO, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

WHEN: Wednesday, April 1, 7-9:30 p.m.

WHERE: L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N.
McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038 (One block east of Highland, just
north of Santa Monica Blvd.) COST: FREE.

MORE INFO: Contact Thomas Soule at 323-993-7622, or send an e-mail to
tso...@lagaycenter.org.

To RSVP, visit www.lagaycenter.org/April1TownHall.

The following list of confirmed co-sponsors is partial: Bienestar,
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, LGBT Center of Long Beach, Center OC,
Pacific Pride Foundation, Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center, San Diego
LGBT Community Center, San Francisco LGBT Community Center, Fresno
City College Diversity Club, ErasetheH8, Join the Impact, National
Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal, Marriage Equality USA,
National Transgender Law Center, Asian Pacific American Legal Center,
CenterLink, Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, National Gay &
Lesbian Task Force, Equality California, FAIR, ACLU of Southern
California, Jordan/Rustin Coalition, API Equality-L.A., HonorPAC, Love
Honor Cherish, FTM Alliance of Los Angeles, California Pride at Work,
California Faith for Equality, Congregation Kol Ami, Metropolitan
Community Church of Los Angeles, Latino Equality Alliance, Satrang and
Equal Roots.

This is the first of several town hall meetings across the state. For
more info about other dates and locations, go www.eqca.org/townhall.