Those who want to protest the anti-gay teachings of the church should concern themselves especially with the attempt by rightwing Protestants, Catholics and others to impose an amendment to the Constitution which besides banning same sex marriage, would wipe out protections for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Trans people in localities across the country. If passed, it would be the first time (with the temporary exception of Prohibition) that the Constitution was amended to TAKE AWAY rights.

CABN, in concert with activists around the country in the DontAmend.com network, will protest for equal marriage rights and against the proposed Constitutional amendment on Saturday, February 14, 2004. Chicago's protest will be in front of Cardinal George's residence, North Ave & State, at 12 noon on that day. George has positioned himself as a particularly vociferous opponent of same sex marriage, and equal rights for LGBT people in general.

CABN, the Advocacy Committee of Chicago's Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Issues, and others will sponsor a Town Hall Meeting, "What's At Stake in the Marriage Debate?," at 6:30 pm, Thursday, Jan. 15 at the First Methodist Temple, 77 W. Washington, Chicago (Washington & Clark Streets, across the street from Daley Plaza).