Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt announced on Wednesday he's donating $100,000 to fight Proposition 8, the November ballot initiative that could ban same-sex marriage in California.
The Los Angeles Times reports that Pitt's contribution is the largest anti-Prop. 8 donation by a celebrity.
"Because no one has the right to deny another their life, even though they disagree with it; because everyone has the right to live the life they so desire if it doesn't harm another; and because discrimination has no place in America, my vote will be for equality and against Proposition 8," the actor said in a statement.
Political strategist Chad Griffin told the Times that he hopes Pitt's donation spurs more celebrity donors. He added that Democratic billionaire Ron Burkle plans to host a large fund-raiser at his home in October to rally the entertainment industry against Prop. 8.
Recent weeks have been marred by reports that the Yes on 8 campaign has seen a huge influx of cash support from wealthy evangelical donors. According to reports, the bulk of the donations have come from outside California. (Neal Broverman, The Advocate)
















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