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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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Obama Administration Refuses to Comply With Judicial Order on Benefits for Lesbian Couple

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management still thinks it can’t authorize health care coverage for the same-sex spouse of a federal court employee even though a judge has ordered the agency to do, a government lawyer said Friday. Elaine Kaplan, the office’s general counsel, said in a statement issued Friday that the Department of Justice has determined that the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act supersedes the recent ruling by Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Alex Kozinski. DOMA, as the law is known, prohibits the government from recognizing same-sex unions.

“As the President has explained, the Administration believes that this law is discriminatory and needs to be repealed by Congress,” Kaplan said.

The dispute involves Karen Golinski, a staff lawyer at the 9th Circuit’s San Francisco headquarters. Earlier this year and again last month, Kozinski ruled that Golinski is entitled to enroll her wife in her employer-sponsored health plan because the court has a policy prohibiting discrimination against gay workers.

Full Story from The LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-gay-marriage-federal-employees,0,1977764.story

Click here for gay marriage resources.

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US: Congress Close to Vote on Benefits for Gay/Lesbian Partners of Federal Employees

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Congress is preparing to vote on a bill that would extend benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees after passage in committees from both houses. Wisconsin Representative Tammy Baldwin’s Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (DPBO) is quickly wending its way through Capitol Hill. The legislation would make the spouses of gay and lesbian federal employees eligible for certain benefits previously denied because the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a law that prohibits the federal government from recognizing gay unions, bars such benefits. DPBO would carve out an exception to the law.

The proposed law received a boost Wednesday with passage out of a key Senate committee. Members OK’d the bill with an 8 to 1 vote. Senator Robert F. Bennett, a Republican, was the lone dissenter.

That is, Bennett was the lone in-person “nay” vote; five additional Republicans voted against the bill by proxy: Republican Senators Tom Coburn, John McCain, George V. Voinovich and Lindsey Graham. Those members, along with Senator John Ensign, who did not take a position on the bill, score low on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Congressional Scorecard, an annual report that measures a lawmaker’s support for gay rights. (Proxy votes are not included in a final tally.)

Full Story from On Top Magazine: http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=5016&MediaType=1&Category=26

Click here for gay marriage resources.

To subscribe to this blog, use the rss feed on the right, or use the form at right to join our email list. You can also email us at info@purpleunions.com. Or 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.

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