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Hundreds gathered in Dupont Circle last night to protest the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 8, as we noted yesterday. Among others, Councilmen Phil Mendelson spoke to the crowd; you can see a video taken of some of the speakers at EricaAmerica. Check out some images from our photographers, and read more about whether or not the people should vote on marriage rights in our post earlier today.

When news spread that the court would hand down its ruling today, D.C. gay rights activists made immediate plans for a gathering tonight, the flavor to be determined by how the justices ruled. Well, the court has decided to uphold the proposition, which bans gay marriage in the state. So tonight's gathering, starting at 8:30, will definitely be a protest. One positive note, though obviously bittersweet: the justices ruled that about 18,000 same-sex marriages sealed before the ban went into effect will remain legal. More info on the protest can be found on Facebook.

D.C. Council member David Catania (I-At-large) reassured local gay and lesbian business owners over the weekend that despite the success of initiatives like Prop 8 in California and other states, he's confident that a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the District of Columbia will pass the D.C. Council next year.

              

Written by DCist Contributor Shauna Miller

In the wake of the passage of Prop 8 in California, which revoked marriage rights from gays and lesbians in California, a series of nationwide protests are planned for Saturday, and protest-loving Washington, D.C. will of course see its own version. The Washington Prop 8 protest plans to meet at the Reflecting Pool in front of the U.S. Capitol at 1:30 p.m. The route of the march will then head down the National Mall and up 14th, eventually ending up at Lafayette Park. Those interested in participating are being encouraged to RSVP via Facebook. So far, over 3,000 people have said they will attend.