Public Press: Clergy Protest California Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Prop. 8

The California Supreme Court upheld Prop. 8 by a vote of 6-1 but ruled in favor to recognize the approximately 18,000 same-sex marriages that occurred before the November election.

An interfaith group of clergy members responded and led a peaceful demonstration from the courthouse steps to Van Ness St. at Grove after news of the ruling broke.

At approximately 12:30p, SFPD began arresting the demonstrators, including clergy members who were released within a couple hours for good behavior.

Articles on Prop. 8:

Read breaking news article by Michael Pistorio at:
public-press.org/content/2009/05/26/prop-8-upheld-18000-same-sex-marriages-remain-valid

Thank you to the interviewees!

(Listed in order of appearance):

Cantor Sharon Bernstein
Congregation of Sha 'ar Zahav
shaarzahav.org

The Venerable Anthony Turney
Grace Cathedral
gracecathedral.org/welcome/overview

Reverend Adam Blons
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
fccb.org

Reverend/Monk Jana Drakka
Street Zendo
janadrakka.com