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In last Tuesday’s election, the people of California placed the traditional definition of marriage into the state Constitution. This victory would not have been possible without the support of our 70,000 contributors and over 100,000 dedicated volunteers. It was accomplished with the strong participation of about 80% of California voters, or nearly 14 million people participating in this expression of the People’s will. It is the same process that resulted in the historic election of Barack Obama as President of the United States – with about the same percentage of the national vote as received by Proposition 8 in California....

Statement on Proposition 8 Passing by Ron Prentice, Chairman of ProtectMarriage.com – Yes on 8 November 04, 2008 This is a great day for marriage. The people of California stood up for traditional marriage and reclaimed this great institution. We are gratified that voters chose to protect traditional marriage and to enshrine its importance in the state constitution. We trust that this decision will be respected by all Californians. The Yes on Proposition 8 campaign has been the single largest, most powerful grassroots movement in the history of American ballot initiative campaigns. We raised approximately $40 million from over 70,000...

YES ON 8 CHALLENGES SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION JACK O’CONNELL TO LIVE DEBATE Yes on 8 Says Debate Will Make It Clear: If we do not Pass Proposition 8, Gay Marriage Will Be Taught in California Public Schools, and that is Already Happening October 28, 2008 SACRAMENTO – The Protectmarriage.com – Yes on 8 campaign today challenged Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell and the No on 8 campaign to a live, televised debate this weekend so voters can learn the truth about the issue of gay marriage being taught in California public schools. The Yes on 8 Campaign, in...

After-Action Report: Cupertino Open Air Rally in Support of Marriage and California’s Proposition 8 Sunday, October 19, 2008 saw one of the largest rallies in support of Proposition 8, the California Constitutional Marriage Initiative. It was held in Cupertino, California at Veterans Memorial Park. This was an operation organized and attended by predominately Chinese Christians, and which featured many speakers, prayer and song. Prayer was lead by the Reverends Luke Poon and Soo Nam Sung. Messages included Tony Perkins from the Family Research Council, Rev. Won-bae Shon, David Cannistraci, Ron Prentice from the California Family Council, and Rev. Thomas Wang....