LGBT equality march in Washington DC now official, Oct. 10-11, 2009
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Update: Visit our National Equality March section for the latest news on what’s going in DC this weekend.
Despite earlier news, permits have been secured for the National March for Equality, also known as “Meet on the Mall for Equality,” to take place on October 10-11, 2009 in Washington, DC. Organized by Cleve Jones, the goal of the event is to “demand EQUAL protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states.”
A promotional video for the event has been released. Watch:
To find out more about the event please visit the links below:
National March for Equality website
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On a personal note: I’m not sold on the idea… at least not yet. It’s on Columbus Day weekend, so won’t legislators be out of town? The notion of descending on our representatives en mass is very appealing, but if no one is there when we are there… then what’s the point?
Cleve Jones, whom I deeply respect also said “most people on the west coast will be able to come to this march for less than $700.” Cleve, in this economy, plus being unemployed, $700 isn’t cheap, I don’t have the cash just lying around to make the trip. Twice that if my husband comes. On top of that we pissed a lot of money away on Obama and Prop 8 last year. I suspect a lot of folks are in a similar boat.
So I am wondering if our time and money is better spent on a local level, than making a trip to Washington, DC… which may ultimately be ignored by our leaders, and the media.
What do you think?
June 13th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
$700 won’t cover the airfare and hotel from St. Louis or Peoria either. My partner and I hope to attend, but expense is a factor. Also, this “Meet on the Mall,” does that mean there will be no actual “March” as in a parade? Meeting on the Mall needs to get an itenary up quick, so people can make up their minds as to what exactly will be going on with such short planning.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Just go!!! Pull it together and go! You all can do it! Lots of time to save. Southwest Airline: Oakland to WashDC, roundtrip UNDER $200.00!
September 28th, 2009 at 9:42 am
When I see what gays spend on the White Party, This Party and That Party, I don’t think that $700 is an unreasonable figure to spend on Equal Rights that we should already have!
October 7th, 2009 at 11:36 am
John,
I was able to get RT airfare from St. Louis for $199 on AA and got a hotel for $80. You can get there reasonably if you do some research.
October 14th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Thank God for the gathering it has been long over due. This is the start of a new day and the end of the old.