Yesterday, thousands gathered in 300 cities across the United States to
protest the passage of Proposition 8,
which banned gay marriage in California. The protests were a poignant
and powerful reminder that no civil right is easily won.
Equality
for gay families will be an uphill battle--all of the 30 states that
have voted on gay marriage have banned it--but the impressive
organization and high turnout of yesterday's peaceful protests
demonstrate that the gay rights movement has the momentum to fight for
as long as it takes.
Jezebel has posted a
slideshow of photos of the protests submitted by readers across the country.
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