FACT #1: Gay marraige was legalized by the CA supreme court  May 15, 2008
FACT# 2:  Prop8 passed on November 15th 2008 making gay marriage illegal
FACT#3:  The prop was challenged and on May 26th 2009 but failed to change
FACT#4: Though gay marriage is now illegal, the 18,000+ couples that did marry while it was legal are protected and still recognized as married in CA

CA MARRIAGE  FUN FACT #1
A UCLA study estimates the impact of extending marriage to same-sex couples on state and local government revenues in California will result in a net gain of approximately $63.8 million in revenue over the next three years However, as marriage rights for same sex couples have been eliminated by Proposition 8, these gains will not be realized.

And now a note from Annie of Ask Alice

Dear Homos, Str8s, Fags, Queens, Queers and everyone in between....

Yesterday was fucking depressing. I cried. I wanted nothing more than for this stupid battle to be over. I hate fighting cause frankly, Im lazy and I want instant gratification on everything- including love. This last year has taught me alot about love and most importantly about fighting for what you love and believe in. Watching Prop8 grow in support and then pass was heartbreaking and the news of yesterday was another kick to the crotch. Ouch. (maybe we should all buy nutcups?) But it wasnt all bad news. 18,000+ gay couples remain married and protected by the law. High Five!

Whats important to remember here kids is that Fact #4 is yes, a contradiction to the law, and is the foot in the door for our next round of legal battles. The married couples of 2008 and the rest of us gays who cannot marry make the perfect case of discrimination under the state constitution. You can bet your bottom dollar this will be exactly what the fight will continue with...how can these 18,000+ people be protected under the marriage laws of CA and not these gay couples who didnt get a chance to tie the knot yet?

The truth is....most people are stupid. PERIOD. Prop 8 was misleading and had loads of $$$$ behind it. They made outrageous claims and lied to scare people into believing that the queers down the street getting married would make your babies gay and god would hate you. Riiiiiiigggght...

The good news is, the CA supreme court is not stupid and neither are our lawyers that are representing those in favor of equal rights. Be a good gay and pay attention! If you're not gay and you're reading this....its YOU who we need help from the most. Straight allies are our most important soldiers in the battle for equal rights for all. Thanks for your love and support- we need it!!

Even if you dont believe in love. Even if you dont give a crap about marriage. This fight is about equality and standing up for whats right. Exercise your love muscle and open your heart to a good cause. Support equal rights in marriage!!

<3 Annie
of Ask Alice