Earlier this fall, the Movie “Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom” fictionalized Black gay marriage when two characters in the cult film decided to legally bind their relationship. In real life, though, Gays and Lesbians can only marry in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey. Laws in laws in Hawaii, Maine, Oregon and Washington and D.C. extend limited rights for same-sex couples. On Election Day, California voters upheld a ban on gay marriage, a move most in the Gay and Lesbian movement called a serious blow to their push for marriage. But they aren’t backing down. In fact, some commentators say that move has rallied supporters of gay marriage around the country to fight harder. On December 10, 2008 some gays around the country organzied a protest called “Day Without a Gay.” Although that demonstration didn’t quite take off , organizers say they plan to continue similar campaigns and acts of civil disobedience.  Do you think Gays and Lesbians should have the right to marry? Talk about it.

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