Wednesday, December 10th, was “Day Without a Gay.”
The day was invented to show the nation how much gays and lesbians contribute to their communities and the importance of their existence in society. People were encouraged to “call in gay” to work and spend the day volunteering and refraining from spending money.
The boycott was to protest against California’s recent passing of Proposition 8 which prohibits gay marriage.
Several non-profit organizations posted volunteer opportunities on the website of Sean Hetherington and boyfriend Aaron Hartzler, creators of Day Without a Gay.
Some activists were hesitant to participate in the boycott due to the current economic situation, job market and the uncertainty that sparks thoughts that the effort may be counterproductive for the gay community.
Additionally, calling in gay may have been difficult for those who may not be openly gay to coworkers or employers.
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