Carlos Alvarez, candidate of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, is running for governor of California on the Peace and Freedom Party ticket. Alvarez became the Peace and Freedom Party nominee as a result of winning that party’s June 8 primary. The multi-tendency Peace and Freedom Party is the only ballot-qualified socialist party in California. For more information on the Carlos Alvarez campaign, click here and here
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Peace and Freedom Candidate for Governor of California Carlos Alvarez joins the LGBT community in celebrating the Federal Court decision that overturned Proposition 8. Alvarez is openly gay and a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
This victory comes on the heels of militant struggles that took to the streets of California and spread throughout the nation in repudiation of anti-LGBT bigotry and in favor of marriage equality.
It is the pressure of the mass movement for same-sex marriage rights that pushed back the right wing and strengthened the court case against Proposition 8. The fight is far from over, however; the right wing is appealing the decision on Proposition 8 and will continue funneling millions of dollars into hate-based campaigns that attack the LGBT community.
Alvarez stated the following regarding the court decision: “This is a victory for the people that fought against Proposition 8. My campaign continues to demand federally recognized same-sex marriage rights, as well as adoption rights and an end to the discriminatory ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy. We must also extend protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender expression. More money must go to HIV/AIDS funding instead of being cut as was done by Governor Schwarzenegger.”
We can’t depend on either the Democrats or Republicans to bring about equality. Just like Jerry Brown gives lukewarm support to same-sex marriage rights, corporate-backed politicians will always pay lip service to the communities they wish to win over. Others like Meg Whitman were very vocal in their support of Proposition 8. The Alvarez for Governor Campaign has always stood for equality and will continue fighting until all the demands of the LGBT community are met.
No to anti-LGBT bigotry! Fight for equality!
