In Peoria and across the country today, people petitioned in support of gay marriage and against a recent California vote.

Dozens of people bared the cold weather to hold up signs opposing Proposition 8.

The ballot question overturned a California Supreme Court Decision legalizing same–sex unions.
Protesters across America are calling for equality.

Hector Martinez opposes Proposition 8 and said, "We just feel that you know we need to put a stop or this needs to see a reverse proposition 8. Eventually my partner and I, we've been together for 18 years, you know we'd like to see the legalization of marriage for us in Illinois."

Proponents pushing for gay marriage rights rallied in other cities including Los Angeles and Chicago.
The state of California started recognizing gay marriage as a fundamental right in June of this year.
Proposition Eight amended California's constitution to define a marriage as a union between a man and woman.

Proponents pushing for gay marriage rights rallied in other cities including Los Angeles and Chicago.
The state of California started recognizing gay marriage as a fundamental right in June of this year.
Proposition Eight amended California's constitution to define a marriage as a union between a man and woman.