The contribution recorded Tuesday makes the California Teachers Association the largest institutional donor to the No on 8 campaign. CTA also gave $250,000 in August to Equality for All, a coalition of gay advocacy and civil rights groups opposing Proposition 8.

Union spokeswoman Sandra Jackson says CTA's 800-member policy body voted overwhelmingly to oppose the gay marriage ban. Jackson says the issue concerns educators because "teachers teach the importance of equal rights for all."

She says CTA leaders made the second contribution this week because the No campaign seems to be struggling.

To make your own donation to fight Proposition 8, go to http://www.noonprop8.com/

Last update: 01-29-2009 14:49