September 22, 2008
Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw Come Through for Equality!
Spielbergs Donate $100,000
to Gay Marriage FightSteven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw have donated $100,000 to the campaign to defeat a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in California.
Their donation is the latest high-profile contribution to the campaign, as gay marriage advocates seek to narrow a gap in fund-raising. Brad Pitt donated $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign last week, in what was seen as a wakeup call to entertainment industry figures to pony up more money for the fight. …
Spielberg and Capshaw said in a statement, “By writing discrimination into our state constitution, Proposition 8 seeks to eliminate the right of each and every citizen in our state to marry regardless of sexual orientation. Such discrimination has NO place in California’s constitution, or any other.”
Producer Bruce Cohen, who has been working on the campaign to defeat Proposition 8, said in a statement, “It’s phenomenal that Kate and Steven are affirming their unwavering commitment to equality in such a significant a way. More than 15 years ago, Steven was the first person in Hollywood who I came out to, news which he greeted with his full love and support then and ever since. It is my fervent hope that other entertainment industry leaders will follow the lead of Brad Pitt and the Spielbergs and fight to maintain equal rights for all Californians.” …
“Support from the entertainment industry is critical to defeating Prop 8. The forces behind this measure are highly-motivated and supported by millions of out-of-state dollars,” said Chad Griffin, political strategist working to defeat the initiative.
Thank you, Mr. Spielberg and Ms. Capshaw. Thank you.
Everyone else: Believe me, if all you can afford is five dollars, that’s five dollars toward defeating mindless bigotry and securing equality, for all, in our lifetime.
Please donate. No matter where you are, or how much you can spare. It’s the right thing to do.
Please.
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Filed Under: California, Celebrities, Marriage, Proposition 8
