Forum on Prop 8 at Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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This morning's edition of the San Diego Union Tribune reported that more than 20,000 donors who are concerned about Proposition 8 have contributed almost $50 million to pass or defeat this measure. This unprecedented level of contributions by donors who do not have a personal financial stake in the outcome is indicative of the importance of this ballot initiative to people other than same-sex couples who want to be able to continue to marry.

Many people are confused about the effects of Prop. 8. For example, some people are unaware that if Prop 8 is passed, it will amend the California Constitution. In California, a simple majority of voters can amend the state Constitution, even if the amendment results in rescinding Constitutional rights. This situation is very different from the amendment process for the U.S. Constitution, which requires a supermajority vote by Congress and the states.

To learn more about the effects of Proposition 8, please attend a forum sponsored by the TJSL Diversity Committee and Outlaw. This forum will be led by the nationally recognized leading expert on the legal issues relating to same-sex marriage: Evan Wolfson.

MARRIAGE EQUALITY
A FORUM ON PROPOSITION 8

On November 4th, California voters will vote on Proposition 8. If passed, Proposition 8 will amend the California Constitution to eliminate the right of same sex couples to marry in California. This voter initiative has been the subject of heated debate and sometimes misleading propaganda.

On Tuesday, October 14th, at 4:30 p.m., Thomas Jefferson School of Law will host a forum featuring Evan Wolfson, the founder and Executive Director of Freedom to Marry. Recognizing his longtime civil rights leadership in the movement for marriage equality, in 2004 TIME magazine named Evan Wolfson one of the "100 most influential people in the world." Mr. Wolfson was co-counsel in the historic Hawaii marriage case, argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, served in the Peace Corps in West Africa, and is the author of Why Marriage Matters: America, Equality and Gay People's Right to Marry.

Please join us at this informative and interactive discussion about the ramifications of Proposition 8. Mr. Wolfson will be available for book signing after the event.

Tuesday, October 14th 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2120 San Diego Avenue
Courtyard Building
Room 200

For more information and directions visit www.tjsl.edu <http://www.tjsl.edu/>

This event is cohosted by Outlaw and the TJSL Diversity Committee

MCLE credit available upon request.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider
This program qualifies for MCLE credit in the amount of 1.25 hours.