Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
Periodically we’ll feature one of our vendors here to let our readers know about some great people who can help you plan the perfect wedding.
Gay Friendly Wedding Vendors in Colorado
You’ve always dreamed about having a beautiful wedding. With Marriott, we’ll make your dream come true. We’re excited about every element – from the way the tables are set, to the moment you enter the room as a newly married couple.
As you work closely with our certified wedding planner, you’ll choose from several customized wedding packages and services, which will satisfy your every wish and create the most unforgettable day.
We take great pride in providing exceptional food and drink, service and atmosphere. We offer many services to make receptions special, such as great wine selections, distinctive menus, unique ice carvings, beautiful floral displays and dramatic lighting.
See the Denver Marriott Expanded Listing on Purple Unions Here
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Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
If you know of any other events – rallies, meetings, phonebanking, etc – please use the link below to add your event to our list!
- USA, CA, Concord: Day of Decision, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, Rainbow Community Ctr, 6-7 PM. newsletter@marriageequality.org
- USA, CA, Fresno: Day of Decision, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, Cnr N. Blackstone & E. Shaw, 5-7 PM. newsletter@marriageequality.org
- USA, CA, Los Angeles: Day of Decision, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, W. Hollywood Park, 6 PM. newsletter@marriageequality.org
- USA, CA, Palm Springs: Feb 4, Equality Happy Hour, Hamburger Mary’s, 4-7 PM. http://bit.ly/bKvO8V
- USA, CA, Sacramento: Day of Decision, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, Cornerstone at Headhunters, 9:30 AM. newsletter@marriageequality.org
- USA, CA, San Francisco: Day of Decision, Rally After Ninth Circuit Prop 8 Decision, Market & 17th (at Castro), 5 PM. http://bit.ly/wiXhrC
- USA, CA, San Francisco: Day of Decision, Gather for Ninth Circuit Decision on Prop 8, 9th Circuit Courthiouse, 95 7th St., 9:45 AM. http://bit.ly/wiXhrC
- USA, IL, Chicago: Feb 3, Equality IL First Friday Networking Social, TBD, TBD. http://bit.ly/gOlMG5
- USA, MN, St. Paul: Feb 3, Phone Bank with Minnesotans United For All Families, 1821 University Ave West, 6:30-9:30 PM. http://bit.ly/vCRR1M
- USA, NY, New York: Feb 4, MENY Phonebank for NH Marriage Equality, SEIU 1199, W. 42nd St., 2 PM. http://bit.ly/iAw9SC
- USA, NY, Stamford: Feb 4, Gay Friendly Wedding Expo, Hilton Hotel, 1-4 PM. http://bit.ly/sqdk1O
Full Events List/Add Your Own Event: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html
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Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
The Catholic Archdiocese of Minneapolis & St. Paul and the Catholic Dioceses of New Ulm contributed $700,000 last year to support an anti-gay Minnesota constitutional amendment.
The church claims that money has not come from contributions it has received through its parishes, but from investment income.
The constitutional amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman, effectively banning gay or lesbian marriage, is scheduled to be on this November’s general election ballot. Half of that money, $350,000 has been donated to Minnesota For Marriage which is spearheading the push to get the constitutional amendment approved.
Full Story from The Uptake
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Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
New Jersey voters would probably pass a law allowing gay marriage in a referendum, Governor Chris Christie said today.
“The polls that I’ve seen show that if this goes to the ballot, I lose,” the Republican governor, who opposes same-sex marriage, told about 400 people at a town-hall meeting in Denville. “How much more magnanimous could I be?”
Christie, 49, has said he would veto a law permitting gay nuptials, arguing that voters should decide the issue and that he would abide by the results. The first-term governor said he would direct Republican lawmakers to support a bill that would create a November referendum. Democrats said gay marriage is a civil right that shouldn’t be subject to a popular vote. The Senate president said today there won’t be a referendum.
Full Story from Bloomberg Businessweek
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Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
After a long hearing that produced heated and emotional testimony Thursday, an Assembly committee voted 5-2 along party lines in favor of a bill from Democrats that would allow gay couples to marry in New Jersey.
The measure still faces votes in both houses of the Legislature, with the Senate vote set for Feb. 13. Republican Gov. Chris Christie has promised to veto the Marriage Equality and Religious Exemption Act if it reaches his desk.
Proponents touted the bill’s protections for religious organizations and affiliated groups that refuse to conduct a same-sex marriage as part of free exercise of religion, but that doesn’t address core religious concerns, said Rabbi Moshe Bressler, an Orthodox Jew from Lakewood.
Full Story from APP.com
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Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
The Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), the state’s largest legal professional organization, voted by an overwhelming majority on Jan. 26 to endorse the proposed Civil Marriage Protection Act (Senate Bill 241), which, if passed into law, would grant same-sex couples the right to legally marry in Maryland.
The bill went before the State Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on Jan. 31.
Full Story from The Washington Blade
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Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
Equality Michigan Pride PAC has launched an ad campaign which encourages voters to “talk back to Rick.” That would be Rick Snyder, the Governor of Michigan who recently signed HB 4770. It stripped away healthcare coverage for domestic partners of public employees.
Amy Hunter, the President of Equality Michigan Pride PAC stated “Michigan voters elected Rick Snyder because he had a plan to fix our state’s economy. He was going to help keep the best and the brightest here and position Michigan as an economic leader.
Full Story from Lez Get Real
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Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
After losing a historic vote in the state Senate, opponents of gay marriage are shifting their focus to placing a referendum on the ballot in November that would overturn the prospective same-sex marriage law.
They have until the beginning of July to collect 120,000 signatures of registered voters to get the referendum on the ballot. And on Thursday, a leader of the effort said they just got a huge boost.
“Yesterday, there was a commitment of $1 million made to this campaign,” said Joe Fuiten, senior pastor of the Cedar Park Assembly of God Church in Bothell.
Full Story from The Chicago Tribune
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Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
A broad coalition of more than 50 civil rights, labor, progressive, faith, student, health, legal, women’s, and LGBT organizations on Thursday announced support of the Respect for Marriage Act– the bill to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that withholds federal protections for legally married gay and lesbian couples.
The group, led by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Freedom to Marry, “has come forward to urge members of Congress to end the unfairness,” said said Evan Wolfson, founder and President of Freedom to Marry.
“Because of the ‘gay exception’ created by DOMA, America’s legally married gay and lesbian couples – including service members risking their lives on the front lines for our safety – are treated as strangers under federal law, rather than provided the respect and protections federal law normally assures to married couples and their loved ones,” said Wolfson, in a statement.
Full Story from LGBTQ Nation
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Written by scott on February 3rd, 2012
Republican leaders in the New Hampshire House appear to be distancing themselves from an effort to repeal the state’s gay marriage law.
According to the AP, gay marriage is noticeably absent from the House Republican agenda introduced Thursday.
Republican House Leader D.J. Bettencourt told the AP that gay marriage was not included on the agenda because lawmakers did not need to spend much time on the issue.
Full Story from On Top Magazine
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You’ve always dreamed about having a beautiful wedding. With Marriott, we’ll make your dream come true. We’re excited about every element – from the way the tables are set, to the moment you enter the room as a newly married couple.
