Seven Straight Nights...

[Emproph]

Originally Posted by Jennifer5

Is the Seattle event still taking place, because I don't seem to be able to get any details?

Jennifer, it looks like there was going to be a vigil, but not now. I don't know why.

From the Seattle page:

Originally Posted by Jeaneane Hill

I feel honored to lead the Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights vigil in Washington...

She also had sponsors, but the vigil info portion said this:

Location: No vigil
Vigil Info: In conjunction with National Coming out Day and Seven Straight Nights, Equal Rights Washington will start to roll out a series of new online tools to engage our straight allies in our sustained grassroots education and lobbying work. These tools will also empower members of the LGBT community to engage straight members of their social networks in our advocacy campaigns. Materials to be rolled out starting on October 11th, include a resource page on ERW's website specifically for straight allies.

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Also, a couple of videos and articles are up on the site:

October 12, 2007
News 14 Raleigh, North Carolina

Chris Elkins, where have I heard that name before, hmm...
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October 10, 2007
Fox 7 Austin, Texas


Update: It looks like Jamie's been busy, there's a few more videos from Austin here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/jamiemcd

[Jennifer5]

Originally Posted by Emproph

Jennifer, it looks like there was going to be a vigil, but not now. I don't know why.

From the Seattle page:

Thanks sweetie


I'll watch the videos later.

[Emproph]

Candles were placed throughout the plaza. The group said each of the 1,138 candles represents an amendment, law or ordinance that denies equal rights to people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.

• Video: Group Uses Rally To Push For Gay Rights

Re anti-gay protesters:

“This is a demonstration of hate in the disguise of religion,” said Creech, who was once a minister. “It makes me sad.”