Day without gays protests California's gay marriage ban
By Natalie Pompilio
For The Inquirer
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Even though it's the season for sniffles, some employers may be surprised Dec. 10 when their workers call in with the rainbow flu.
Supporters of equal rights for lesbian, gays, bisexuals and transgender Americans are being urged to "call in gay" and stay home from work or school next Wednesday in an attempt to show both the size and diversity of the LGBT community and its impact on the economy.
The nationwide movement, alternatively called "Day Without a Gay" and "No Gays for a Day" on the Internet, is another backlash from California voters' decision to support Proposition 8, which bans gay marriage.