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Gay Marriage Watch: Gay Marriage Events List 1/31/10

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Gay Marriage Watch Events List:

We now publish a weekly recap of all the upcoming gay marriage events we can find. Know about something that’s not on this list? Email us the information at info@purpleunions.com.

You can also now find us on Facebook – just search for Gay Marriage Watch (you’ll see our b/w wedding pic overlooking the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge in SF). We’re also tweeting daily at http://www.twitter.com/gaymarriagewatc

Upcoming Gay Marriage Events (in Country, State, City Order)

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA

Australia, NSW, Sydney: 2/14: No More Forbidden Love Rally, Taylor Sq, Darlinghurst, 12-2 PM. http://bit.ly/9biD8P

Australia, NSW, Sydney: 3/3: NMG’s Dinner at the Zoo, to raise money for Australian Marriage Equality (AME). http://tinyurl.com/yjcc8ks

Australia, NSW, Sydney: 3/20: National Year of Action Launch, Town Hall, 1 PM. http://bit.ly/mnINL

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MUMBAI

India, Mumbai: 4/22-4/25: Queer Film Festival. http://bit.ly/6kcDhP

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

UK, England, Brighton: 11/14: Gay wedding show, The Corn Exchange, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

UK, England, London: 3/7: Gay wedding show, St. James Hotel, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

UK, England, Manchester: 10/10: Gay wedding show, Ramada Piccadilly, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

UK, Wales, Cardiff: 10/3: Gay wedding show, Cardiff City Hall, 12-4:30 PM. http://bit.ly/rMWTT

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ALABAMA

AL, Huntsvulle: 3/15: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Oakwood University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA

CA, Statewide: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Bakersfield: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, TBA. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Chico: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, TBA. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Fresno: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, TBA. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Garden Grove: 2/12-14: Courage Campaign/EQCA Booth (C29) at Tet Festival 2010, Garden Grove Park, 10 AM. http://bit.ly/4Jx3De

CA, Hollywood: 1/31: Prop 8 Sign. Gather, Farm Mkt, 8 AM-1 PM. http://bit.ly/ct4FYg

CA, Los Angeles: Every Monday: LA Equal Roots Meeting. http://tinyurl.com/ntkal4

CA, Los Angeles: Every Thursday: Voter canvass training, at The Village, 6:30-9:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzl5bh3

CA, Los Angeles: 1/31: Prop 8 Sign. Gather, Grammys, Staples Ctr, 2-5 PM. http://bit.ly/ct4FYg

CA, Los Angeles: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Echo Pk Methodist Church, 1-4 PM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Los Angeles: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Hollywood Lutheran Church, TBD. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Oakland: 2/6: Dance for Equality w/MEQUSA, Uptown Body & Fender, 8 PM-12 AM, $30. http://bit.ly/b23FWd

CA, Palm Springs: Every Saturday: Equality Happy Hour, Hamburger Mary’s, 4-7 PM. http://bit.ly/bKvO8V

CA, Palm Springs: 2/20: PS Equality Awards Kickoff Party, Riviera Resort, 4-6 PM. http://bit.ly/9zGaIQ

CA, Riverside: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Borders at Riverside Plaza, 11-3 PM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, Sacramento: 5/22: Harvey Milk Day Rally, State Capitol, 11-3 PM. http://bit.ly/aon6jX

CA, San Fernando Valley: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, TBA. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Francisco: Every Thursday: One Struggle One Fight Meeting, 7 PM. http://bit.ly/7HQ8D4

CA, Los Angeles: 2/12: Singles for Marriage Event, Rudolph’s, 6-9 PM. http://bit.ly/5IObNd

CA, Oceanside: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Hill Street Cafe, 10 AM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Diego: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Bamboo Lounge, 10 AM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Diego: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Chicano Park, 11:30 AM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Francisco: 2/6: Prop 8 Repeal Day of Action, Justin Herman Plaza, 11 AM. http://bit.ly/d2d4pt

CA, San Francisco: 2/13: 2010 San Francisco Equality Awards, City Hall. http://bit.ly/5dVRbH

CA, Santa Barbara: 1/30-1/31: Camp Courage Central Coast, Santa Barbara City College. http://tinyurl.com/yzl5bh3

CA, Santa Monica: 1/31: Prop 8 Sign. Gather, Ocean Pk Farm Mkt, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. http://bit.ly/ct4FYg

CA, Studio City: 1/31: Prop 8 Sign. Gather, Farm Mkt, 10 AM-2 PM. http://bit.ly/ct4FYg

CA, West Hollywood: Every Tuesday: Love Honor Cherish Meeting. 7:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/r2kruq

CA, West Hollywood: Every Wednesday: Equality Network Meeting, at Crescent Hts UMC. 7-9PM. http://tinyurl.com/nlt3la

CA, West Hollywood: 1/31: Direct Action for Equality – Workshop / Conference, Fiesta Hall, Plummer Park, 10-5. http://bit.ly/4DDk06

CA, West Hollywood: 2/15: Equality Network Valentines Benefit, Sassy, 8 PM-2 AM. http://bit.ly/d7IXAC

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN FLORIDA

FL, Daytona Beach: 3/22: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Bethune Cookman University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN GEORGIA

GA, Atlanta: 3/25: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Morehouse College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

GA, Atlanta: 4/11: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Hotel Palomar. http://tinyurl.com/ybpxxy6

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ILLINOIS

IL, Chicago: 4/18: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 1-4 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ybwrvjj

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN INDIANA

IN, Mishawaka: 4/16: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Bethel College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN IOWA

IA, Cedar Rapids: 2/1: Charity Bingo for One Iowa, Hamburger Mary’s, 8-10 PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Cedar Rapids: 3/29: Charity Bingo for One Iowa, Hamburger Mary’s, 8-10 PM PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Des Moines: 2/4: Day on the Hill 2010, IA Capitol, 9 AM-4 PM. http://bit.ly/aH4tck

IA, Des Moines: 2/6: Standing on the Side of Love Valentine Party, 1st Unitarian Church, 5:30-8:30 PM. http://bit.ly/4BZDYd

IA, Des Moines: 2/10: Unitarian Universalists Meet B4 Lobby Day, Judicial Bldg, 8 AM. http://bit.ly/doGtnH

IA, Des Moines: 2/10: Marriage Equality Lobby Day, Capitol Room, 9 AM-4 PM. http://bit.ly/5kEWAv

IA, Iowa City: 2/25-2/26: Race, Gender, and Class Symposium, U of I. http://bit.ly/5bYy1J

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MAINE

ME, Portland: 2/9: Toolkit for Courageous Conversations, Equality Maine Office, 7 PM. http://bit.ly/cmQ4pA

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MARYLAND

MD, Annapolis: 2/8: Equality Maryland Lobby Day & Rally, Lawyer’s Mall, 5-8 PM. http://bit.ly/bv8Zqj

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MISSISSIPPI

MS, Clinton: 3/31: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Mississippi College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

MS, Jackson: 3/29: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Belhaven University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MISSOURI

MO, Bolivar: 4/14: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, SW Baptist University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEBRASKA

NE, Lincoln: 4/21: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Union College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEW MEXICO

NM, Santa Fe: 2/1: Domestic Partnership Bill Meeting, 1st Christian Church, 8 AM. http://bit.ly/9stVle

NM, Santa Fe: 2/1: Domestic Partnership Bill Rally, State Capitol, 12 PM. http://bit.ly/9stVle

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEW YORK

NY, Houghton: 3/9: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Houghton College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

NY, New York: 3/20-3/21: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Javits Center. http://tinyurl.com/ybpxxy6

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA

NC, Lillington: 3/18: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Campbell University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

NC, Wake Forest: 3/17: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, SE Baptist Theological Seminary. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN OHIO

OH, Canton: 4/23: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Malone University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN OREGON

OR, Statewide: 6/24: Bites for Rights Benefit for Basic Rights OR. http://bit.ly/4rN6UC

OR, Portland: Every Tuesday: Portland Equal Rights Coalition Meeting, Catholic Workers House. http://tinyurl.com/yfqd2pz

OR, Portland: 4/21: Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon, OR Conv Ctr. http://bit.ly/4XUsp6

OR, Portland: 10/2: Basic Rights OR Annual Dinner/Auction, OR Conv Ctr. http://bit.ly/4rN6UC

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA

PA, Langhorne: 3/7: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Sheraton Bucks Co. Hotel. http://tinyurl.com/ybpxxy6

PA, Phoenixville: 3/5: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Valley Forge Christian College. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN TENNESSEE

TN, Ooltewah: 2/11: Find the Courage Networking Meeting, Jill & Lorie’s, 7-9 PM. http://bit.ly/8xb0YJ

TN, Knoxville: 3/11: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN TEXAS

TX, Abilene: 4/7-8: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Hardin Simmons University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

TX, Abilene: 4/9: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Abilene Christian University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

TX, Austin: 3/4: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Begins. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

TX, Dallas: 2/3-2/7: The 22nd National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change: The 22nd National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change will be held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in beautiful downtown Dallas, Texas, Feb. 3 – 7, 2010. http://tinyurl.com/ykppv5p

TX, Dallas: 2/12: Freedom to Marry Day Protest, Historical Plaza, 12 PM. http://bit.ly/9qKucM

TX, Waco: 4/6: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Baylor University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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Marriage Equality USA Dance for Equality in Oakland, CA on February 6th!

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Uptown Dance for Equality in Downtown Oakland!
Saturday, February 6, 2010 8pm – midnight
Tickets are $30/online $35/door

* Emcee Molly McKay, National Media Director of Marriage Equality USA, and the Fairy Butch aka Karlyn Lotney, will keep the party going while we revel in our shared intention of marriage equality.

* Swing lesson led by Bay Area Dance Teacher Extraordinaire Laurie Ann Lepoff!

* Fabulous spotlight dance performances by:
- Vernon Newton and the Bollywood Babes: Hip-hop
- Lynne Jassem: Tap
- Zoe Balfour and Citabria Phillips: Foxtrot
- Calvin Hamilton and Partner: Salsa
- Jean Ma and Bromley Palamountain: Lindy Hop
- and more!

* Food and beverages provided!

Location: Uptown Body & Fender
401 26th Street (between Broadway/Telegraph)
Oakland, CA 94612

Purchase Tickets in advance and SAVE!
www.dance4equal.com
http://www.facebook.com/l/e1416;www.dance4equal.com
- $30 per ticket in advance
- Buy five or more tickets in advance online and receive a $25 discount (applied during the transaction)
- $35 at the door
Includes food and beverages!
Bring your friends: partnered and single, straight and gay – let’s all have a good time together for the cause!

Posted in australia capital territory, bay area, california, dance for equality, fundraisers, marriage equality USA, mequsa, oakland, san francisco | No Responses »

UT: Lawmakers Put Off Anti Discrimination Legislation for a Year

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Utah lawmakers will not consider a law that would ban discrimination against gay men and lesbians in the workplace and in housing, and will instead spend the next year studying the issue, key lawmakers said Friday. In exchange, opponents of gay-rights legislation will drop any effort to prevent local governments from passing their own nondiscrimination laws this legislative session.

Gay-rights advocates had hoped to build on recent momentum created by the Salt Lake City Council, which passed nondiscrimination ordinances last year. Those ordinances passed after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said it would support the measures.

In Utah, few law changes occur if the church disapproves. More than 80 percent of state lawmakers are Mormon, including Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican.

Full Story from the NY Times
Click here for gay marriage resources.
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Australia: Group Calculates Cost of Gay Marriage Ban to Country: $700 Million

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Australia’s ban on same-sex marriage costs the Australian economy over $700 million according to figures released today by Australian Marriage Equality (AME). Using a simple formula developed by economists in the United States, AME has multiplied the average cost of weddings in Australia with the percentage of Australia’s same-sex couples who would marry if they had the choice.

The last Census indicated that there are at least 50,000 same-sex couples, however the Bureau of Statistics admits that the actual figure would higher than that due to the way information is recorded. “Not so Private Lives”, a recent national study conducted at the University of Queensland, showed that at least 53% of these couples would marry if they could. The ABS in 2007 calculated the average cost of a wedding at $28,000 (although recent studies have the figure as high as $49,000). When you pull these figures together you get an amount of $742,000,000.

AME’s figures are in line with recent US studies that have shown allowing same-sex marriage would generate US$200 million for the New Jersey economy over 3 years and US$21 million for the city of San Francisco in 1 year alone.

Full Story from Seeking Media
Click here for gay marriage resources in Australia.
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Posted in ame, australia, australian marriage equality, economic benefit, Gay Marriage, marriage equality, same sex marriage, study | No Responses »

NH: Town Votes to Gut Gay Marriage Ban Petition

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

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Another petitioned article on the warrant was also substantially changed. The article proposed the town send a resolution to legislators that: “The citizens of New Hampshire should be allowed to vote on an amendment; to the New Hampshire Constitution that defines ‘marriage.’”

A motion by Frederick Martin to amend the resolution to read, “The citizens of New Hampshire should be,” was approved 43-25 by voters.

“I don’t want to see the government taking away rights and liberties, and I think that’s where (the article) leads,” he said before proposing the amendment.

Full Story from the Sentinel Source
Click here for gay marriage resources in New Hampshire.
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Northern Ireland: Gay Bishop to Marry Partner Next Month

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Outspoken bishop Pat Buckley is set to have a civil partnership in Larne – where he blesses gay and lesbian unions in his private independent chapel. The maverick cleric (57) will tie the knot on February 8.

While the intention was posted at Larne Borough Council offices, it is thought that a follow-up service will take place at the chapel in The Oratory – his residence which was owned by the Diocese of Down and Connor and which he refused to vacate when he was suspended as a priest.

The chapel, where the bishop celebrates Mass twice a week, has also been used as a wedding venue for the past 22 years. PR guru Max Clifford’s agency is now handling the publicity surrounding the nuptials. It is believed that Bishop Buckley and his partner have been together for almost three years and decided to enter a civil partnership several months ago.

Full Story from the Belfast Telegraph
Click here for gay marriage resources.
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Posted in belfast, civil partnership, gay bishop, Gay Marriage, marriage equality, northern ireland, same sex marriage, wedding | No Responses »

CBS Turns Down Gay Dating Ad for Superbowl

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

In a public display of open homophobia rarely seen by large corporations today, CBS rejected an ad featuring two men kissing from the Super Bowl lineup. The ad was for the gay dating site, ManCrunch.com. CBS stated that the ad “is not within the Network’s broadcast standards for Super Bowl Sunday.”

However, in the past Super Bowl ads have featured half naked women violently fighting with each other while being sprayed with water. These are the values that CBS feels are more appropriate to align themselves with.

CBS is known for running the most entertaining and cutting edge commercials during the Super Bowl, as advertisers go all out in terms of both expenditure and creativity to catch the eye of the large viewing audience. Even news websites, such as Slate, run reviews of Super Bowl commercials, making the commercials more of a part of the viewing experience of the game than an afterthought. Excluding representation of gay men from the airwaves during the event, is effectively exiling them from sharing in this Nationwide event.

Full Story from Lez Get Real
Click here for gay marriage resources.
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MO: Gay Trooper's Partner May Not Receive Benefits After His Death

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

When Highway Patrol Cpl. Dennis Engelhard was killed in a Christmas Day traffic accident near Eureka, the agency described him as single with no children. Gov. Jay Nixon called on Missourians to pray for Engelhard’s family, who “lost a beloved son and brother.” Neither statement tells the whole story.

Engelhard, hit by a car that lost control in the snow, was gay. He left behind a partner of nearly 15 years who was not mentioned in his obituary or official information released by the Highway Patrol, although members of the agency knew about his sexual orientation.

If Engelhard had been married, his spouse would be entitled to lifetime survivor’s benefits from the state pension system — more than $28,000 a year.

Full Story from STL Today
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Posted in death, denied, Gay Marriage, gay trooper, marriage equality, missouri, mo, partner, same sex marriage, survivor benefits | No Responses »

Repeal Prop 8 Signature Gathering This Weekend

Friday, January 29th, 2010

From Love Honor Cherish:

Help Us Get to 1 Million Signatures!
Go to SignForEquality.com, where you can download a petition form and learn how to get signatures. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, join us for signature gathering on these dates:

Saturday, Jan. 30
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Santa Monica Farmers Market (S.M. Promenade)
Meet at corner of 3rd St. and Arizona Ave. (park on street)

Sunday, Jan. 31
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hollywood Farmers Market
Meet at NE corner of Ivar and Sunset (park on street or at lot at Ivar & Delongpre – $2 for first 2 hrs w/validation at market). Call Mike at (310) 433-5915 for more info.

Sunday, Jan. 31
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Santa Monica Farmers Market (Ocean Park)
Meet at corner of Main St. and Ocean Park (park on street)

Sunday, Jan. 31
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Studio City Farmers Market
Meet at main gate of CBS Studios, 4024 Radford (free parking at CBS)

Sunday, Jan. 31
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Grammy Awards (Staples Center)
Meet at SW corner of Chick Hearn (11th) and Figueroa. Park in private lots east of Figueroa on Olympic Blvd. & 11th streets (cheaper the further east you go)

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Please come on time, but if you’re late, look for the volunteers in the yellow SignForEquality T-shirts. And, be sure to bring:

1. A couple of clipboards and a few pens (if you can).
2. Plenty of quarters for parking meters
3. $10 donation for our Sign For Equality volunteer t-shirt

We need 1 million signatures in the next 13 weeks. Let’s get thousands this weekend!

P.S. Join us for our next weekly meeting Tuesday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Crescent Heights United Methodist Church, 1296 N Fairfax Ave.

For more on this effort, go to SignForEquality.com, where you can:

- download a petition form
- Get trained using online videos.
- Join or create a signature gathering team and set goals for yourself and your team.
- Share tips and learn about events where signature gathering is taking place.

Posted in doma Defense of Marriage Act repeal effort democratic indifference frank pelosi, Gay Marriage, marriage equality, prop 8, proposition 8, same sex marriage, signature gathering | No Responses »

FL: Legislature to Consider Domestic Partner Registry

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Florida legislators were urged this afternoon to enact pro-family legislation creating a statewide domestic partnership registry. Once enacted, the legislation would provide unmarried couples many of the benefits provided by the state to married couples.

Palm Beach County Human Rights Council President Rand Hoch addressed legislators at the final public hearing prior to the opening of the Florida legislature in March.

“Many couples choose not to marry so that they may preserve their social security, pension, and veterans benefits,” said Rand Hoch, President of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council.
“However marriage is not an option for gay and lesbian Floridians in committed relationships.”

Full Story from Out in America
Click here for gay marriage resources in Florida.
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