Protect Marriage Equality

Shepard Fairey — who designed the ubiquitous Barack Obama campain image with Obama’s profile in heroic colors — revealed today his Defend Equality poster, which is a protest against Proposition 8.

Read the full story at 365Gay.

In an interview to be aired on Monday on MTV, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama states his views about Proposition 8.

"I think it’s unnecessary," Obama told Sway, in response to a question sent in by Gangstagigz from San Leandro, California. "I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage. But when you start playing around with constitutions, just to prohibit somebody who cares about another person, it just seems to me that’s not what America’s about. Usually, our constitutions expand liberties, they don’t contract them."

Read the full story and watch the video at MTV .

A new 30-second video features parents explaining that they oppose Prop. 8 because  they want their children to live in a world that is free from discrimination and intolerance.

According to the No On 8 Campaign, proponents of Prop. 8 have sent a mailer to millions of California voters claiming that Senator Obama supports Prop 8.

In response, No On 8 has released a new TV and radio ad highlighting Senator Obama’s firm opposition to Prop 8. It also echoes the chorus of opposition from California’s leaders — Governor Schwarzenegger, the California Teachers Association, Senator Feinstein and more.

The No On 8 campaign is also making targeted automated calls to millions of voters, featuring the voice of NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson asking them to join him and Barack Obama in opposing Prop 8.

The NO on Prop 8 campaign has launched a new Spanish language television ad featuring America Ferrera, Tony Plana and Ana Ortiz, three prominent actors currently starring in the hit television show “Ugly Betty.”

The No On Proposition 8 campaign has released a new ad featuring Senator Dianne Feinstein.

In an interview on the KNBC-TV “News Conference” show, California’s First Lady disclosed that she is voting no on Proposition 8. She also said she is voting for Barack Obama on November 4.

Watch the video at KNBC-TV (Los Angeles). (Proposition 8 is discussed approximately 4:30 into the interview.)