LIHU‘E — People on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and other islands will be showing their support for civil unions today by standing in solidarity with their sisters and brothers seeking equal rights. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the northeast corner
LIHU‘E — People on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and other islands will be showing their support for civil unions today by standing in solidarity with their sisters and brothers seeking equal rights.
From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the northeast corner outside of the Kukui Grove Shopping Center parking lot, near the traffic light at Kaumuali‘i Highway and Nawiliwili Road, “folks from labor, social justice, sustainability, LGBTIQ, faith-based, and political circles” will participate in a sign-waving, according to a press release.
Organizers are encouraging attendees to bring a colorful, bold, easy-to-read sign showing individual or organizational support for civil unions for same-sex couples and equality for all.
According to the press release, civil unions supporters include: the American Civil Liberties Union, the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, Filipino Community Citizens League, First Unitarian Church, Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission, Hawai‘i State AFL-CIO, HGEA, Interfaith Alliance of Hawai‘i, Japanese American Citizens League, Mana Hawai‘i, Metropolitan Community Church, ‘Ohana Koa, Pres. Barack Obama, Pride At Work, Rep. Hermina Morita, Sen. Gary Hooser, Unite HERE Local 5, American Friends Service Committee and the United Church of Christ.
For more information about the rally, call Katy at 346-7011 or KipuKai at 212-9192.
