A controversial new documentary, that targets the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will be a featured film during the Sundance Film Festival.
8: The Mormon Proposition features Californians Against Hate founder Fred Karger, Reed Cowan, Bruce Bastian and Chris Buttars.
Help us identify and take action against those who want to deny us our equal rights. Please make a secure and safe contribution today!
The Five for Fred campaign is asking supporters to spread awareness and donate five dollars (or whatever you can give) to Fred Karger's costly legal battle. Fred's a citizen activist fighting against a team of high-priced lawyers from the National Organization for Marriage and the Christian Right legal organization, the Alliance Defense Fund. They want to silence him. Join our Facebook cause or click to Learn more ...
San Diego hotel magnate Doug Manchester gave $125,000 to Yes on Prop 8, the initiative constitutional amendment that banned same-sex marriage in California. If you believe in equality, it's time to fight back. Learn more ...
San Diego businessman Terry Caster, who owns A-1 Self Storage Company, was the second biggest contributor in California to the Yes on 8 campaign. Caster and his family gave nearly $700,000 to Yes on 8, including $400,000 just five days before the election. Learn more ...
Mormongate is dedicated to uncovering and revealing the real truth about the Mormon’s massive involvement and the church's cover-up of their crusade against same-sex marriage that began with the issuance of a proclamation by President Gordon B. Hinckley in 1988. We are constantly seeking the public’s help in providing us with information on the Mormon’s activities around their opposition to same-sex marriage. Got a tip? Call 800.495.9356 or send us an email. All tips will be kept strictly confidential. Please help us to lift the Mormon Church‘s veil of secrecy. Learn more ...
Rights Equal Rights (formerly Californians Against Hate) was established in July 2008 to draw attention to the major donors to the Yes on Prop 8 campaign. These contributors gave $40 million to amend the California Constitution to take away the right of same-sex couples to marry.
If our opponents want to take away our rights, then we will fight back. We will let the world know who these donors are.
Below is a list of the top twelve contributors to the Yes on Proposition 8 campaign that took away marriage equality in California. Click on the names for more information.
Knights of Columbus
New Haven, CT
$1,425,000
Howard Ahmanson, Jr.
Fieldstead & Co.
Irvine, CA
$1,395,000
John Templeton
John Templeton Foundation, Chairman/President
Bryn Mawr, PA
$1,100,000
National Organization for Marriage
Princeton, NJ
$1,041,134.80
Alan Ashton
Lindon, UT
$1,000,000
Terry Caster & Family
San Diego, CA
$693,000
Robert Hurtt
Orange, CA
$550,000
Focus On the Family
Colorado Springs, CO
$539,643.66
American Family Association
Tupelo, MS
$500,000
Claire Reiss
Reisung Enterprises
La Jolla, CA
$500,000
Elsa Prince
Holland, MI
$450,000
Concerned Women for America
Washington DC
$409,000
