Video: “Northampton Celebrates the Prop 8 Decision”

Local blogger Reiter’s Block reports on yesterday’s downtown rally applauding the recent court decision overturning California Proposition 8:

Northampton yesterday celebrated the overturning of California’s gay marriage ban at a rally organized by Gary Lapon from the W. Mass. chapter of Equality Across America. Joyful, tearful speeches marked how far we’ve come, yet also reminded us not to forget other ongoing civil rights battles, for GLBT folks and others. It can be hard for an embattled minority to avoid tunnel vision, focusing on one’s own struggles without making the leap to the broader realization that everyone is affected when anyone is oppressed. I always appreciate how Gary, a socialist, connects the dots between issues like gay marriage and employment discrimination, transgender issues, racism, and immigrants’ rights.

Enjoy this half-hour video, recorded by Adam Cohen. Speakers include Gary, Trystan, Tinker, Michael Fiorentino, Kate Losey, Ben Taylor, and [Jendi Reiter]…

See also:

Reiter’s Block: “Federal Court Rules ‘Proposition 8’ Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional!” (8/4/10)
U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker of San Francisco has issued a landmark ruling in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, overturning California’s Proposition 8 gay marriage ban as a violation of the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the U.S. Constitution.

Los Angeles Times: “Judge strikes down Prop. 8, allows gay marriage in California” (8/4/10)

Los Angeles Times: “The Proposition 8 Ruling: Q & A” (8/5/10)

Reiter’s Block: “Hundreds Attend ‘Join the Impact’ Gay Marriage Rally in Northampton” (11/16/08)