Statement by Charles Irwin, Executive Director Colorado Springs Pride, on the occasion of the historic DOMA decision, "Today's decisions by the United States Supreme Court are nothing short of historic, landmark, Civil Rights decisions. Colorado Springs Pride is elated that thousands of federal rights offered to married couples in the United States will now be offered to same-sex couples from 13 states and the District of Columbia, including many of our precious military families.
We have much work ahead in 37 states, including Colorado, where marriage equality is not offered or available... YET. cosPRIDE.org is committed, more than ever, to advancing the civil rights of our LGBT citizens -- not more rights or less rights, but as the Constitution and now the United States Supreme Court define it, equal protection under the law.
"We" The People, will gather tonight at 5pm on the steps of City Hall (Nevada and Kiowa) for a celebration! There will be speakers, music, and a celebration fitting of this historic moment in US history. There will be a party at the Underground across the street from City Hall after the rally.
Please be there we have waited for this moment in America for over 200 years! This is an important day in American history!"
