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Videos
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Tegan and Sara speak out about gay rights, the risks of being out while shaping their career in the music industry, and the influence they have on fans. For more weekly interviews with artists, visit http://causecast.org/music
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Harvey Milk was the first openly-gay man to be elected to public office in the US in 1977. His most recognized speech, "You Cannot Live On Hope Alone," was given in 1978, shortly before he was assassinated.
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The Causecast 006: Barack Obama, Animal Rights, Farm Sanctuary and Gay Marriage
This week in Cause...Barack Obama elected president, animals get new rights in California while lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people lose marriage rights and more!
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The Life of Harvey Milk: In the Footsteps of Gandhi and King
The life of late San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk in the context of Gandhi and Martin Luther King. This animated documentary charts a time-line of the life of the first openly gay man elected to public office in between events in other civil rights struggles. Produced by Causecast for Focus Features, the piece celebrates the release of the film MILK, in theaters November 26.
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Day Without a Gay: Riverside Response
The gay marriage protests have run their courses, the town hall meetings are ongoing, and people are looking for the next step. Causecast and Actual Action invite you to participate in RIVERSIDE RESPONSE, to coincide with the “Day without a Gay” on December 10th, 2008. We’ll be coordinating a community service project in Riverside, CA, an area that did not support Proposition 8 and marriage equality. We hope to introduce ourselves through a day of community service, putting faces to the issue at hand. Please check actualaction.org or causecast.org for more details.
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On Day Without A Gay, Actual Action introduces themselves to Riverside, CA. Riverside County is an area which had a high percentage of voters support Proposition 8, banning gay marriage. By putting a face to the issue at hand, they serve the community at a public rose garden.
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Amsterdam, August 2008. Activists protest against the over-commercialization of the Gay Pride.
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New "MILK" Clip starring Sean Penn
The new trailer for the highly anticipated film "Milk," about gay leader and civil rights activist Harvey Milk starring Sean Penn and directed by Gus Van Sant.
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Harvey Milk "You Gotta Give Them Hope" Speech
Harvey Milk was the first openly-gay man to be elected to public office in the US in 1977. His most recognized speech, "You Cannot Live On Hope Alone," was given in 1978, shortly before he was assassinated. His words resonate particularly today as Californians debate a resolution to ban gay marriage.
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MILK film clip starring Sean Penn
The new trailer for the highly anticipated film "Milk," about gay leader and civil rights activist Harvey Milk starring Sean Penn and directed by Gus Van Sant.
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The Life of Harvey Milk: In the Footsteps of Gandhi and King
The life of late San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk in the context of Gandhi and Martin Luther King. This animated documentary charts a time-line of the life of the first openly gay man elected to public office in between events in other civil rights struggles. Produced by Causecast for Focus Features, the piece celebrates the release of the film MILK, in theaters November 26.
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James Franco, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin on "Milk"
Causecast sat down with James Franco, Josh Brolin and Emile Hirsch to talk about their new film, "Milk," starring Sean Penn and directed by Gus Van Sant.
Articles
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Pro-Prop 8 Organizers Use Mafia Tactics, Apple Stands Up To Them
The debate over gay marriage has gone from the private sector into the business sector.
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Causecast writer Jonathan Harris explores the world of animal research and determines it largely ethical, and a necessity for continuing medical progress.
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June is LGBT Pride Month, and Causecast is here to keep you informed. We start off with a listing of the must-attend gay pride events this summer.
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Five Movies That Won't Sway Homophobes
In the midst of a historical time in the gay rights movement, we thought we'd compile a list of movies that, despite good intentions, won't win over everyone.
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Five Questions for Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor faces scrutiny in her confirmation hearing this week. Here are some additional questions we'd ask her.
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Bishops In California Declare Same Sex Marriages Beneficial To Church
When people think of the official stance of churches on gay marriage, most assume they are against it. This isn’t the case when it comes to the six most se... -
Brad Pitt Donates $100,000 To Fight Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Brad Pitt has donated $100,000 to help fight the ban on gay marriage in California. The actor is hoping that the money will help fight Proposition 8 which wo... -
Deepak Chopra on Gay Marriage and the Democratic Hazard
What gives the anti-gay marriage forces their influence comes down to moral hazard.
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Protect Equal Rights and Freedom
The election is finally upon us, and as vital as it is that we vote for the right person, we also need to make sure we vote for the right laws and propositions.
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Obama Wins. Human Rights Declares (un)Victory as Prop 8 Passes
Dave O'Brien blogs about election night and his reaction to California's passing of the gay marriage ban, Proposition 8.
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Stop Trying To Define Marriage And Start Defining Equality
People shouldn't be spending so much time discussing the definition of marriage, they should be discussing the definition of equality.
Events
- Day Without A Gay Location: Everywhere!
- Emergency Protest & Rally - ALL OUT! Overturn Prop. 8! Location: Corner of Sunset Blvd. and Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles 90029
People
- democratteen St. Peters, MO
- MILK
- manlyrunner Nampa, ID
- KarenAnneMarie Glasgow, SCOTLAND
- Tanners Dad Catlin, IL
- dylanfreak
- Spamwitch Tampa, FL
Blog posts
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When I was in college in Wisconsin, I had the opportunity to work on Tammy Baldwin's first campaign for the US House of Representatives. When she ultimately won, she became the first woman from Wi...
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Written by Felipe Tewes It is not every high school graduation that each and every keynote speaker breaks into tears at the podium. The ceremony for the Harvey Milk High School class of 2008 was...
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So, my goal is to graduate college with a major in Political Science and to run for CA Senator. In my campaign, I will not only tell the CA people that I will be trying to make Marijuana legal (fo...
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Eco Maniac: Putting the 'Eco' in Economic Justice
As the campaign really gets rolling in the U.S., I find myself in the middle of discussions about issues — the environment, gay rights, women's rights, the war, health care and so on. While all of ...
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Kelly Picks a Fight: Gay Haters
Let's be clear: I'm single and, while I absolutely abide by monogamy, I don't know that I would ever actually get married. I'm too restless and I take a vow before God as absolutely sacred. However...
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I Wish I Lived Somewhere Progressive ... Like IOWA!
Have you seen that sign before? Well if you have, I'm sure that you, like me, decided to go to a march for marriage equality on decision day, May 26th. Obviously, it's been all over the news. The...
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Who What When Where & Why... The architecture of Change. Economic Impact for Autism
If anyone has any ideas on what to do next other than this... I am all ears. The condition of Autism has been in existence in the United States for over 66 years. No substantial advancement has bee...
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Fire, Smoke and Canvassing for Homosexual Marriage Rights
When you think temperatures of 100 degrees and a forest fire your first thought would be to stay the hell in doors with the AC with the air filter on. But not this intrepid Canuck! Oh no this past ...
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There Is Still Hope For California
Good news on the LGBT front for Californians! Just this week, Governor Schwarzenegger signed not two* but three** bills for LGBT rights in California. The first was to make Harvey Milk Day offici...
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I'll put it out there - I worked for Bush in the first term. Go ahead, hate me. Go ahead and hate me and believe what you will based on what you think you know. One of the fundamental problems w...
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Last Tuesday was bittersweet for me as a gay man living in California. On the one hand, we'd elected our nation's first black President, who, in his victory speech mentioned gay people by name in ...
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Homophobia on the Bus in a Post-Proposition 8 World
I was taking the bus home on Tuesday when we passed a "No on Proposition 8" rally in Santa Monica. The bus driver surveyed the situation and exclaimed loud enough for the passengers to hear, "so...
