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var s0={};s0.description="It\u2019s hard to believe that almost a year to the day, I was arguing in the marriage equality case. Before I head into the courtroom tomorrow, I wanted to extend my most heartful gratitude and thanks to you all for your support. The emails, the phone calls, the donations, and messages from over 16,000 of you on Facebook has been encouraging and inspiring.\n\nWith less than 24 hours to go, I am confident in our argument and am ready to face the court.\n\nNo matter what happens, I am inspired by the outpouring of community support and know that our day will come when California will again recognize the full equality of its citizens.\n\nThank you,\n\nShannon Minter\nNCLR Legal Director\nhttp://overturn8.nclrights.org/2009/03/04/a-message-from-shannon-minter/";s0.descriptionHtml="It’s hard to believe that almost a year to the day,<wbr/> I was arguing in the marriage equality case.<wbr/> Before I head into the courtroom tomorrow,<wbr/> I wanted to extend my most heartful gratitude and thanks to you all for your support.<wbr/> The emails,<wbr/> the phone calls,<wbr/> the donations,<wbr/> and messages from over 16,<wbr/>000 of you on Facebook has been encouraging and inspiring.<wbr/><br/><br/>With less than 24 hours to go,<wbr/> I am confident in our argument and am ready to face the court.<wbr/><br/><br/>No matter what happens,<wbr/> I am inspired by the outpouring of community support and know that our day will come when California will again recognize the full equality of its citizens.<wbr/><br/><br/>Thank you,<wbr/><br/><br/>Shannon Minter<br/>NCLR Legal Director<br/><a target=\'_blank\' rel=\'nofollow\' href=\'http://overturn8.nclrights.org/2009/03/04/a-message-from-shannon-minter/\'>http://overturn8.nclrights<wbr/>.org/<wbr/>2009/<wbr/>03/<wbr/>04/<wbr/>a-message-from-shannon-min<wbr/>ter/<wbr/></a>";s0.descriptionShortHtml="It’s hard to believe that almost a year to the day, I was arguing in the marriage equality case. Before I head into the <a href=\'javascript:void(0);\' class=\'group-item-show-button group-item-more-button\'>More...</a>";s0.externalId=null;s0.imageUrl="http://images.chatroll.com/images/D/E/F/DEFAULTGRPI-resizecrop_90x68.jpg";s0.itemId="FLlXedhUagO";s0.itemType=5;s0.itemTypeVideo=false;s0.title="A Message from Shannon Minter";s0.titleHtmlWbr="A Message from Shannon Minter";s0.url=null;
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var s0={};s0.description="Proceedings can be seen on The California Channel starting at 9AM PT/12 PM ET. Expect connection problems because of the high traffic volume. There will also be a feed at Yes! on Equality\'s web site and at SFist. If folks know other ways to view the hearing online, please leave notes in the comments.\n\nThere are \"watch parties\" going on around the state, including one at the West Hollywood Auditorium, co-sponsored by the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Lambda Legal, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the ACLU and Equality California. The proceedings will be broadcast on a large screen at San Francisco\'s Civic Center Plaza sponsored by Marriage Equality USA.";s0.descriptionHtml="Proceedings can be seen on The California Channel starting at 9AM PT/<wbr/>12 PM ET.<wbr/> Expect connection problems because of the high traffic volume.<wbr/> There will also be a feed at Yes!<wbr/> on Equality\'<wbr/>s web site and at SFist.<wbr/> If folks know other ways to view the hearing online,<wbr/> please leave notes in the comments.<wbr/><br/><br/>There are "<wbr/>watch parties"<wbr/> going on around the state,<wbr/> including one at the West Hollywood Auditorium,<wbr/> co-<wbr/>sponsored by the L.<wbr/>A.<wbr/> Gay &<wbr/> Lesbian Center,<wbr/> Lambda Legal,<wbr/> the National Center for Lesbian Rights,<wbr/> the ACLU and Equality California.<wbr/> The proceedings will be broadcast on a large screen at San Francisco\'<wbr/>s Civic Center Plaza sponsored by Marriage Equality USA.<wbr/>";s0.descriptionShortHtml="Proceedings can be seen on The California Channel starting at 9AM PT/12 PM ET. Expect connection problems because of the <a href=\'javascript:void(0);\' class=\'group-item-show-button group-item-more-button\'>More...</a>";s0.externalId=null;s0.imageUrl="http://images.chatroll.com/images/D/E/F/DEFAULTGRPI-resizecrop_90x68.jpg";s0.itemId="0o3nsCfjUjo";s0.itemType=5;s0.itemTypeVideo=false;s0.title="California Supremes hearing on Prop 8 begins at 9 AM PT/noon ET";s0.titleHtmlWbr="California Supremes hearing on Prop 8 begins at 9 AM PT/<wbr/>noon ET";s0.url=null;
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var s0={};s0.description="1 \u2013 \u201CIn time of crisis, good men must stand up. God always sends the best men into the worst times.\u201D\n\n2 \u2013 \u201CYou cannot change what you will not confront. This is a moment of confrontation in this country. There\u2019s no way around it\u2026This is not a time for politeness or correctness, this is a time for people to confront issues and bring about change.\u201D\n\n3 \u2013 \u201CYou cannot enjoy the light without enduring the heat. The reality is the more brilliant, the more glorious, the more essential the light, the more intense the heat. We cannot separate one from the other.\u201D\n\n4 \u2013 \u201CExtraordinary times require extraordinary methods. This is a historical moment for us and our nation and our country, and though we enjoy it and are inspired by it and motivated by it.\u201D\n\nAfter his four lessons, Jakes turned from the crowd and looked directly at Obama.";s0.descriptionHtml="1 – “In time of crisis,<wbr/> good men must stand up.<wbr/> God always sends the best men into the worst times.<wbr/>”<br/><br/>2 – “You cannot change what you will not confront.<wbr/> This is a moment of confrontation in this country.<wbr/> There’s no way around it…This is not a time for politeness or correctness,<wbr/> this is a time for people to confront issues and bring about change.<wbr/>”<br/><br/>3 – “You cannot enjoy the light without enduring the heat.<wbr/> The reality is the more brilliant,<wbr/> the more glorious,<wbr/> the more essential the light,<wbr/> the more intense the heat.<wbr/> We cannot separate one from the other.<wbr/>”<br/><br/>4 – “Extraordinary times require extraordinary methods.<wbr/> This is a historical moment for us and our nation and our country,<wbr/> and though we enjoy it and are inspired by it and motivated by it.<wbr/>”<br/><br/>After his four lessons,<wbr/> Jakes turned from the crowd and looked directly at Obama.<wbr/>";s0.descriptionShortHtml="1 – “In time of crisis, good men must stand up. God always sends the best men into the worst times.” 2 – “You cannot cha <a href=\'javascript:void(0);\' class=\'group-item-show-button group-item-more-button\'>More...</a>";s0.externalId=null;s0.imageUrl="http://images.chatroll.com/images/D/E/F/DEFAULTGRPI-resizecrop_90x68.jpg";s0.itemId="OA_u8tXYQzh";s0.itemType=5;s0.itemTypeVideo=false;s0.title="Press pool report #2 , part 3: TD Jakes to Obama";s0.titleHtmlWbr="Press pool report #2 , part 3: TD Jakes to Obama";s0.url=null;
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var s0={};s0.description="PEOTUS and his wife, Michelle Obama, were greeted in front of St. John\u2019s Church on Lafayette Square just before 9 a.m. by the Reverend Luis Leon. They proceeded into the church and took seats at the center of the front row next to VPEOTUS (Joe Biden) and his wife, Jill. About 200 invited guests filled the red pews behind them. The church handed out 12-page programs on yellow paper, under the heading: \u201CINAUGURATION DAY PRAYER SERVICE.\u201D\n\nThe ceremony took place on a stage under a stained-glass window depicting the last supper, with an American flag draped on the right side of the stage, over the main podium.\n\nAs PEOTUS and VPEOTUS walked down the wood-paneled aisle to enter the church, the rest of the people in attendance stood to sing Hymn 680. Then Rev. Leon gave a welcome address, thanking PEOTUS for his attendance and reminding those gathered that the church has hosted the prayer service for the president-elect 10 times of the morning of inaugurations.";s0.descriptionHtml="PEOTUS and his wife,<wbr/> Michelle Obama,<wbr/> were greeted in front of St.<wbr/> John’s Church on Lafayette Square just before 9 a.<wbr/>m.<wbr/> by the Reverend Luis Leon.<wbr/> They proceeded into the church and took seats at the center of the front row next to VPEOTUS (<wbr/>Joe Biden)<wbr/> and his wife,<wbr/> Jill.<wbr/> About 200 invited guests filled the red pews behind them.<wbr/> The church handed out 12-<wbr/>page programs on yellow paper,<wbr/> under the heading:<wbr/> “INAUGURATION DAY PRAYER SERVICE.<wbr/>”<br/><br/>The ceremony took place on a stage under a stained-<wbr/>glass window depicting the last supper,<wbr/> with an American flag draped on the right side of the stage,<wbr/> over the main podium.<wbr/><br/><br/>As PEOTUS and VPEOTUS walked down the wood-<wbr/>paneled aisle to enter the church,<wbr/> the rest of the people in attendance stood to sing Hymn 680.<wbr/> Then Rev.<wbr/> Leon gave a welcome address,<wbr/> thanking PEOTUS for his attendance and reminding those gathered that the church has hosted the prayer service for the president-<wbr/>elect 10 times of the morning of inaugurations.<wbr/>";s0.descriptionShortHtml="PEOTUS and his wife, Michelle Obama, were greeted in front of St. John’s Church on Lafayette Square just before 9 a.m. b <a href=\'javascript:void(0);\' class=\'group-item-show-button group-item-more-button\'>More...</a>";s0.externalId=null;s0.imageUrl="http://images.chatroll.com/images/D/E/F/DEFAULTGRPI-resizecrop_90x68.jpg";s0.itemId="pEtLsOoG_C3";s0.itemType=5;s0.itemTypeVideo=false;s0.title="Press pool report #2 , part 1";s0.titleHtmlWbr="Press pool report #2 , part 1";s0.url=null;
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