Archive | November, 2008

Rally in Santa Cruz Against Proposition 8

Published on November 15, 2008 in Government, Queer

On November 15th, hundreds of people rallied in Santa Cruz to protest the passage of California’s Proposition 8. The rally, which began at the Santa Cruz County Courthouse and ended at the Clock Tower, was part of nation and worldwide events against the passage of California’s Proposition 8 and other anti-gay legislation in the November U.S. elections. Read More and View Photos | More Photos

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One Year Anniversary Celebration at the UCSC Tree-Sit

Published on November 7, 2008 in Education, Environment

On November 7th, about 75 people turned out on Science Hill, the site scheduled for construction of a Biomedical Sciences Facility, to celebrate the one year anniversary of the UCSC Science Hill Tree Sit. The festivities featured speakers, spoken word, and musical performances, as well as laughter, storytelling and conversation. People also marked the occasion by sharing memories of November 7th, 2007, the day that hundreds of courageous students, staff, faculty, and community members withstood the violence of the police in order to support the tree sit. Read More and View Photos

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