An organizer with the Humboldt Chapter of Marriage Equality, USA just announced (on KMUD News this evening) a rally in support of today's California Supreme Court ruling which struck down Prop. 22 as unconstitutional (which may lead to the legalization of marriage equality in the state). The ACLU of Northern California was staunchly opposed to Prop. 22 and celebrated today's ruling (as you can read all about at aclunc.org), although there is concern about a possible ballot measure in November which could amend the state constitution to re-install the ban.
The marriage equality event is set for tomorrow (Friday) at 11:45 a.m. at the County Courthouse in Eureka. Unlike Arcata and the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, the City Council of Eureka rejected a resolution affirming support for marriage equality (despite an outpouring of support for the resolution from many community members, including some local Redwood ACLU activists), thus this continues to be an issue for this community to face. If you're in the Eureka area during lunch hour tomorrow, please come out and show your support for civil rights in our community!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Redwood ACLU Board Meeting Tuesday May 20th Noon
The Board of Directors of the Redwood Chapter, ACLU will meet Tuesday, May 20th at 12:00 p.m. at the ACLU office at 917 Third Street, Suite Q (between J & K Streets) in Eureka.
The agenda will include an update on the status of the proposal to create a multi-jurisdictional SWAT Team for Arcata, Eureka, HSU, Fortuna and Trinidad; consideration of plans for the next Chapter Newsletter; consideration of ballot measures opposing the recruitment of minors by the military; an update on the Arcata police review campaign and efforts on behalf of civilian review for other local law enforcement agencies; reports from Chapter officers and committees; and consideration of other items which Boardmembers or at-large members may bring up.
Board meetings are open to all ACLU members in good standing. Please call 442-4419 or drop by our office for more information or to request the inclusion of a new item on the meeting agenda.
The agenda will include an update on the status of the proposal to create a multi-jurisdictional SWAT Team for Arcata, Eureka, HSU, Fortuna and Trinidad; consideration of plans for the next Chapter Newsletter; consideration of ballot measures opposing the recruitment of minors by the military; an update on the Arcata police review campaign and efforts on behalf of civilian review for other local law enforcement agencies; reports from Chapter officers and committees; and consideration of other items which Boardmembers or at-large members may bring up.
Board meetings are open to all ACLU members in good standing. Please call 442-4419 or drop by our office for more information or to request the inclusion of a new item on the meeting agenda.
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