CANVASS FOR A CAUSE

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Canvass for a Cause is a grassroots activist organization, fighting for the progressive movement. CFAC works on issues ranging from marriage equality and creating a safe environment for LGBT youth to Cannabis law reform.

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Gender Queer Soiree - May 19^th

WHEN: Saturday, May 19^th @ 8PM
WHERE: 3705, 10^th Avenue, 92103
CAUSE: All proceeds sponsor activism to protect the Fair Education Act and fight LGBT bullying
INCLUDES: Performances, education, comedy, raffle prizes, art auction

COME JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF DECADENCE & ACTIVISM.

Safe Kids Project

Director of Programs Jersey Deustch speaks at the Equality 9 Panel about CFAC's current efforts to keep the Fair Education Act in place, an act which ensures LGBT Civil Rights leaders are mentioned in history classes.

The Equality 9 is one such group that will be left out of the history books if the Fair Act is revoked. The 9 are currently facing charges for speaking out after two couples were denied marriage licenses in August 2010. CFAC recently gathered 1,066 letters in support of these peaceful protesters, which were then delivered to the County Clerk's Office.

The 9 say to CFAC staff: "You're our heros. When Zee found out about the +1,000 to the City Attorney, she said she almost cried. You guys have literally given us the courage to keep on fighting you have no idea!"

What else is happening at CFAC?

QPOC 2012 Conference

4/1/2012 - CFAC had the opportunity to send a few of its activists to attend the Queer People of Color Conference at CSU Northrdige.

Safe Access IB

4/2012 - CFAC has teamed up with Safe Access Imperial Beach, a group working for a patient's right to safe access to cannabis.

target lawsuit

canvass for a cause defends its right to free speech

Since the inception of Canvass for a Cause in October 2009, activists have been standing outside of Target stores, Walmart stores, Westfield malls, and in other public spaces to engage voters in face-to-face conversations on various LGBT rights issues.

Target store managers, however, attempted to issue an injunction against Canvass for a Cause. We at CFAC know that taking legal action to stop open discussion of LGBT issues, discussions that might upset those unsupportive of same-sex marriage, is not only homophobic, but it is an attack on free speech.

At every step of the way, CFAC has fought and won the right to speak about important human rights issues, and we will continue to do so until we receive a permanent injunction from the courts.

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