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By a narrow margin, voters in Maine passed Question 1, which eliminated the freedom to marry for the state’s same-sex couples.

In response, Center CEO Lorri L. Jean issued the following statement:

“Election Day was another painful blow to the principles upon which this nation was founded: liberty and justice for all.

By overturning the right of same-sex couples to marry, the voters of Maine, just like the voters of California, have denied gay and lesbian people the same rights and protections that straight couples enjoy.

The bigoted forces behind Prop 8 took their campaign of lies and deceit to Maine.

They misled voters and once again turned our democracy into a “mobocracy,” subjecting the fundamental rights of a minority to the tyranny of the majority.

The loss in Maine is heartbreaking, but it is only a temporary defeat. Nothing can stop the ultimate tide of freedom, justice and equality that is sweeping the nation.”

Read the full statement.

“America’s Gaysian Sweetheart” Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives) will host Pop Goes the World, an evening of music and dance,at the newly renovated Avalon in the heart of Hollywood, on Nov. 11.

The concert benefits LifeWorks, a Center program that helps LGBTQ youth achieve their personal and professional goals through mentoring from specially trained LGBT adults.

LifeWorks combines elements of traditional mentoring with life coaching and asks participants to set short- and long-term goals in five areas of their lives: home, health, education, career and personal development. The program serves more than 400 youth annually through its 12-month mentoring program, social groups, workshops and activities.

Performers slated for Pop Goes the World include Jojo; American Idol’s Blake Lewis; director and performer Kevin Stea; musical artist Guy B; singer/producer Kyle Puccia; original member of the Pussycat Dolls Carmit Bachar; and Fanny Pack.

 
The choreographer for one of the dance performances is Tony Testa, who is currently choreographing Kylie Minogue’s tour.

General admission tickets are just $25!