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An explanation of the legal basis for fighting Prop 8

And, What happens to those 18,000 existing gay marriages?

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Back in September, I posted about a sign that I'd seen at the foot of the Cesar Chavez off-ramp of 101, a popular spot for panhandlers. The other day I had the opportunity to get a photograph of the sign:

Interesting... A petition is afoot to try and get the 501c3 status of the Mormon LDS Church revoked.

From their website:

The LDS church contributed a significant amount of money and effort to endorse PROP 8 in California via its network of church, media, and community outlets enshrining discrimination under the law for thousands of Californians and their families.

"In general, no organization, including a church, may qualify for IRC section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying)."

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/review-the-501c3-status-of-the-church-of-latter-day-saints-the-mormons