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Gay Marriage Watch: Gay Marriage Events List 2/28/10

Sunday, February 28th, 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: 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
Australia, QLD, Brisbane: 3/20: Marriage Equality Rally, Queens Park, 1 PM. http://bit.ly/aAQSYv
Australia, VIC, Melbourne: 3/5: Marriage Equality Speakout, Crnr Bourke & Swanson, 5:30 PM. http://bit.ly/cT0LVn
Australia, VIC, Melbourne: 3/13: Marriage Equality Rally, State Libarary, 1 PM. http://bit.ly/cT0LVn
Australia, VIC, Melbourne: 5/15: National Day of Action, State Libarary, 1 PM. http://bit.ly/cT0LVn

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ITALY

Italy, Rome: 3/23: Constitutional Court Gay Marriage Ruling Due. http://bit.ly/bm2MSE

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MEXICO

Mexico, Merida: 2/28: Gay Kiss In, Plaza Grande, 2 PM. http://bit.ly/b1OC6B

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

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA

CA, Hollywood: 2/28: Prop 8 Signature Gathering, Farm Mkt, 8 AM-1 PM. http://bit.ly/9jhBO0
CA, Hollywood: 3/3-3/7: ManifestEquality Art & Music Supporting Equality, 1341 Vine St. http://bit.ly/765A20
CA, Santa Monica: 2/28: Prop 8 Signature Gathering, Farm Mkt, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. http://bit.ly/9jhBO0
CA, Studio City: 2/28: Prop 8 Signature Gathering, Farm Mkt, 10 AM-2 PM. http://bit.ly/9jhBO0
CA, Long Beach: 2/28: Courage Academy Workshop, TBD. http://bit.ly/aEAXJp
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: 3/3: Proposition 8 & Marriage Equality, USC Law Scl, Rm 3, 4-6:30 PM. http://bit.ly/9gihNI
CA, Los Angeles: 3/4: Celebration of Marriage Equality in Mexico City, El Paseo Inn, 5-7 PM. http://bit.ly/dpmUB5
CA, Los Angeles: 3/3-3/7: Manifest Equality Art Show, 1341 Vine St. http://bit.ly/8XAZ7E
CA, Los Angeles: 3/24: Los Angeles Awards Kickoff, East West Lounge, 6:30-8 PM. http://bit.ly/aPa1EY
CA, Los Feliz: 3/14: EQCA Fundraiser at Sowden House, 5-7 PM. http://bit.ly/94zZhB
CA, Palm Springs: Every Saturday: Equality Happy Hour, Hamburger Mary’s, 4-7 PM. http://bit.ly/bKvO8V
CA, Rancho Mirage: 2/28: Faith & Marriage Forum, Tolerance Ctr, 3-5 PM. jorge@eqca.org
CA, Rancho Mirage: 3/29-4/4: Buy tkts to Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship Thru EQCA, Fundraiser. http://bit.ly/dbl9Sx
CA, Sacramento: 4/26: Queer Youth Advocacy Day. http://bit.ly/9sleYK
CA, Sacramento: 5/11: Harvey Milk Day Org Meeting, Hamburger Patties, 6 PM. http://bit.ly/aon6jX
CA, Sacramento: 5/22: Harvey Milk Day Rally, State Capitol, 11-3 PM. http://bit.ly/aon6jX
CA, San Francisco: Every Thursday: One Struggle One Fight Meeting, 7 PM. http://bit.ly/7HQ8D4
CA, West Hollywood: Every Tuesday: Love Honor Cherish Meeting. 7:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/r2kruq
CA, West Hollywood: Every Wednesday: Equal Network Meet, Plummer Pk Comm Ctr Bldg. 7-9:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/nlt3la

CA, West Hollywood: 3/7-3/8: CPK Fundraiser – 20% Goes to Equal Roots (bring flier), CPK Beverly Ctr. http://bit.ly/b0Ktxr
CA, West Hollywood: 3/24: LA Awards Kickoff, East West, 6:30-8 PM. http://bit.ly/aPa1EY

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN DC

Washington DC: 3/20: 400 Couples to Marry, Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. http://bit.ly/dv99LH
Washington DC: 4/28: Supreme Court Hearing in WA State Petition Signer Case. http://bit.ly/ccJGKW
Washington, DC: 5/2: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Dupont Circle Hotel. http://bit.ly/8XR7Rm

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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
FL, Gainesville: 5/22: Harvey Milk Day Equality Protest, Bo Diddley Plaza, 12-5 PM. http://bit.ly/iHHwf

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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
GA, Atlanta: 5/17: Int’l Day Against Homophobia, VA Highlands Church, 6-11 PM. http://bit.ly/iHHwf

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ILLINOIS

IL, Chicago: 3/12-3/14: Unite+Fight LGBT Equality Conference, Columbia College. http://bit.ly/9lhmeS
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: 3/29: Charity Bingo for One Iowa, Hamburger Mary’s, 8-10 PM PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd
IA, Des Moines: 4/3: Marriage Equality Anniversary Party, Temple for Performing Arts, 6:30-11 PM. http://bit.ly/bTTCkV
IA, Iowa City: 2/25-2/26: Race, Gender, and Class Symposium, U of I. http://bit.ly/5bYy1J
IA, Iowa City: 3/26: Sweet Equality, Hotel Vetro, 5:30-8 PM. http://bit.ly/bbDKLH

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MAINE

ME, Augusta: 5/28-5/30: LGBT Civil Rights March, Ends at Capitol Park. http://bit.ly/iHHwf

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MARYLAND

MD, Annapolis: 3/3: Senate Hearing on Marriage Equality Bill, 1 PM. http://bit.ly/blCzeq
MD, Annapolis: 3/4: House Hearing on Marriage Equality Bill, 1 PM. http://bit.ly/blCzeq

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MINNESOTA

MN, Minneapolis: 3/26: Beyond the Boxes Therapist Convention, Univ of MN. http://bit.ly/duvWTg

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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, Saint Louis: 2/28: Rally at St. Francis Xavier “College” Church, 9 PM. http://bit.ly/9xnACB
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
NE, Omaha: 3/12-14: Building Bridges to the Future Pride Conference, Magnolia Hotel. http://bit.ly/9qtuXz

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEVADA

NV, Summerlin: 11/14: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, JW Marriott, 12:30-3:30 PM. http://bit.ly/9cB2Us

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

NH, Portsmouth: 10/17: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Sheraton Harborside, 12:30-3:30 PM. http://bit.ly/9XPmfR

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEW MEXICO

NM, Albuquerque: 5/22: Harvey Milk Day Equality Protest, TBD. http://bit.ly/iHHwf

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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 OKLAHOMA

OH, Oklahoma City: 3/31: LGBT Lobby Day, State Capitol, 9 AM-2 PM. http://bit.ly/9YPxB7

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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 RHODE ISLAND

RI, Providence: 3/2: Love Across Borders: Queer Immigrant Rights Forum, 669 Elmwood Av, 6 PM. http://bit.ly/aUW3vQ
RI, Providence: 3/3: Marriage Equality Rally, State House, 4 PM. http://bit.ly/cSrjHh

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN TENNESSEE

TN, Ooltewah: 3/6: Find the Courage Meeting, Jill & Lorie’s House, 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, Waco: 4/6: Soulforce 2010 Equality Ride Stop, Baylor University. http://bit.ly/chHIjx

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NY: 50 Straight Couples Get Unmarried to Protest Gay Marriage Ban

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Central Park’s Bethesda Angel looked out at scores of brides wreathed in crowns of fake white hydrangea and grooms in thrift-store formalwear. “Enjoy the last two minutes of your marriage,” Rev. Billy Talen of the Church of Life After Shopping yelled, as on the most romantic day of the year the blissful couples prepared to negate their nuptials in solidarity with the same-sex marriage movement.

The happy twosomes — some married, some in long-term relationships — arranged themselves before a floral trellis. The theatrical activist and former mayoral candidate, who typically preaches an anti-consumerist gospel, then stepped forward to take a rather slushy pulpit, officiating the Valentine’s Day mass “unwedding.”

“Can I have a same-sex-elujah?” the Reverend bellowed, as his ashy blond pompadour bounced.

Full Story from the Village Voice
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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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TX: Gay Couple to Apply for Marriage License in Texas on Freedom to Marry Day

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

A same-sex wedding ceremony and protest for the rights that are denied to Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender (LGBT) couples will take place on Friday before Valentines Day, February 12 beginning at noon. The ceremony will begin in the Historical Plaza, outside the Records Building at 509 Main St. in downtown Dallas followed by the newlyweds proceeding to the marriage license office with the crowd in tow to demand a license that recognizes their union. Flowers, tuxedos, and a pastor will make this a celebratory affirmation of the couple’s marriage while at the same time demanding an end to marriage segregation. Freedom to Marry Day is being co-sponsored by Equality March Texas.

Federal and state legislation, along with a state constitutional amendment, deny some 1300 rights and obligations that accompany marriage to LGBT couples. Due to dim prospects on repealing Texas’s anti-gay constitutional amendment and legislation activists with Queer LiberAction and Equality March Texas argue that the only way for all LGBT Americans to be treated with dignity and fairly is for marriage equality to become federal law.

“The rights of LGBT couples are being used as political fodder across the country. In recent months, equality and justice have won out through the legalization of marriage equality in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Washington D.C., but defeats in Maine and New Jersey are discouraging. Obama’s inaction on advancing the LGBT struggle for equality is not only deeply disappointing but with his firm understanding in constitutional law it’s utterly intolerable as well,” says Blake Wilkinson of Queer LiberAction.

Full Story from Pegasus News
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CO: Students Demonstrate for Gay Marriage in Boulder

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Hundreds of University of Colorado students gathered around the Dalton Trumbo Fountain on Monday night in a show of support for gay rights. The demonstration came before a same-sex marriage debate on the CU campus organized by the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Thought.

“I want to promote love and equal rights,” said CU freshman Alexandra Deary. “We’re here and not going away. We want our rights now.” The students waved banners, sang and carried flowers intended for picketers from the Westboro Baptist Church led by Fred Phelps. But members of the Kansas church — who, according to the church’s Web site, were going to protest against gay rights outside the debate venue — were nowhere to be found.

Westboro’s position on gay marriage includes “God Hates Fags, God Hates Fag Enablers and God Hates You all in Boulder,” according to the Web site.

Full Story from Colorado Daily
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HI: Civil Unions Supporters Rally in Lihue

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

They have already weather decades of intolerance, so what’s a little wind and rain? About three dozen proponents of gay rights gathered Wednesday afternoon, waving oversize rainbow flags and holding signs with phrases like “What’s wrong with love?” and “Civil Union = Economic Justice” in front of the Historic County Building along Rice Street in Lihu‘e two days before the state Senate gathers for a potentially historic vote in Honolulu.

House Bill 444, if it becomes law, would extend the same rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities of spouses in a marriage to partners in a civil union.

“It needs to be viewed more as the government has a responsibility to treat all its citizens equally,” said Kipukai Kuali‘i, one of the event organizers. He said the issue has been “clouded by religious beliefs” and confusion will continue “until we stand up and provide education and provide examples of what the truth is.”

Full Story from The Garden Island

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IA: Pro and Anti Gay Marriage Groups Plan Rallies

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Both sides of the gay marriage issue are planning events for the start of the new legislative session in January. The Iowa Family Policy Center announced Monday it will hold a two-day event beginning at the state capitol on the second day of the legislative session January 12th. Center spokesman, Brian English, says the event if called “Two Days For Marriage.”

He says, “The 12th is an opportunity for the people of Iowa who support marriage, the only definition of marriage, which is one man and one woman, and or the constitutional separation of powers, to come together at the capitol building when all three branches of government are in the same place at the same time.” English says it is a show of solidarity asking the elected leaders to let Iowans vote on the Iowa marriage amendment.

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled in April that the state’s ban on same-sex marriage violated the state constitution, and Democrats who control legislative debate say they will not allow a vote on a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. English says they encourage everyone to turn out and tell the elected leaders to allow a vote on the amendment.

Full Story from Radio Iowa: http://www.radioiowa.com/2009/12/29/groups-on-both-sides-of-gay-marriage-plan-events-for-legislatures-opening/

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Spain: Thousands of Catholics Rally Against Gay Marriage, Abortion

Monday, December 28th, 2009

At a huge rally in the capital, Cardinal Antonio Rouco, the leader of Spain’s Roman Catholics, told protesters the birth rate in Europe will be depleted unless Christian values are maintained. Catholics attended a huge open air mass beside Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium.

The mass marked the Feast of the Holy Family. But Catholic leaders from across Europe joined their local counterparts and members of the Spanish centre-Right opposition to castigate the socialist government’s policies.

“Europe will be practically without children,” warned Cardinal Rouco, 73, the conservative Archbishop of Madrid. “Who denies to defend a human being so innocent and weak, already conceived but not born, commits a grave violation of moral order.”

Full Story from The Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/6896330/Thousands-of-Spanish-Catholics-march-against-abortion-and-gay-marriage.html

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IA: Gay Marriage Foes Plan Rally at January 12th Condition of the State Speech

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

“Traditional marriage” advocates who demand a vote to amend Iowa’s Constitution plan to leave their calling cards early and often during the 2010 legislative session. Bryan English of Iowa Family Policy Council ACTION said pro-marriage supporters plan to be at the state Capitol en masse on Jan. 12 when Gov. Chet Culver delivers his Condition of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly with Iowa Supreme Court justices present.

The occasion, he said, will mark the first time that all three branches of state government are together in one building since a unanimous Supreme Court ruled April 3 that a state law defining marriage as between one man and one woman was unconstitutional — clearing the way for same-sex marriages in Iowa.

English said his group has been raising money and mobilizing average Iowans to get all 150 state legislators on the record where they stand on passing a resolution that would allow the people to vote on a constitutional amendment on the marriage issue. The effort intensifies when lawmakers convene their 2010 session next month.

Full Story from Sioux City Journal: http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/article_d835aa94-95d6-578d-8c86-59f9459b1e9b.html

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Gay Marriage Watch: Gay Marriage Events List 12/20/09

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

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

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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 THE UNITED STATES

USA: 1/3-1/9: Love Takes Over: write your local newspaper about marriage equality. http://bit.ly/5VwxEs

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA

CA, Arcata: 12/20: Friends of Equality Leadership Networking Meeting, 6-8 PM. http://bit.ly/6TmwO1

CA, Eureka: 12/20: Light Up the Night for Equality, Bayshore Mall, 5 PM. http://bit.ly/5DByV4

CA, Fresno: 1/23: Orgullo y Poder Conference, New Generation of LGBT Activists, 1st Congressional Church, 9 AM. http://bit.ly/5L1Ph3

CA, Garden Grove: 2/13-14: Courage Campaign/EQCA Booth (C29) at Tet Festival 2010, Garden Grove Park, 10 AM. http://bit.ly/4Jx3De

CA, Hollywood: 12/31: New Year’s Eve bingo fundraiser, Hamburger Mary’s, 8 PM-1 AM. http://bit.ly/8qRCxe

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

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

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

CA, Los Angeles: 12/21-23: Repeal Prop 8 Signatures, Lady Gaga Concerts, 5-7:30 PM. http://bit.ly/5N5io8

CA, Oakland: 12/30: Friends of Equality End of the Year Mix it Up! Shashamane Bar, 7-9 PM. http://bit.ly/7gfnv0

CA, San Diego: 1/23: 2nd Annual Flawles Tie Party, Wonderhaus Bakery, 6 PM. http://bit.ly/7oGQoW

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

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: 12/20: Repeal Prop 8 Signatures, Farm Mkt, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. http://bit.ly/5N5io8

CA, Silverlake: Every Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri: Help EQCA Enter LA Marriage Equal Data, 10-6. http://bit.ly/7uNSzA

CA, West Hollywood: Every Wednesday: Equality Network meeting, at Fubar. 7-9PM. http://tinyurl.com/nlt3la

CA, West Hollywood: 12/21: Repeal Prop 8 Signatures, Farm Mkt, 9 AM-12 PM. http://bit.ly/5N5io8

CA, West Hollywood: 12/31: Equality Network Fundraiser, Hamburger Mary’s, 8 PM-1 AM. http://bit.ly/8qRCxe

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

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN FLORIDA

FL, Ft. Lauderdale: 1/10: Same Love Same Rights Wedding Expo, Hyatt Regency, 12:30-3:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yaqplbe

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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 IOWA

IA, Dubuque: 1/5: One Iowa Public Forum, Mindframe Theater, 6:30-8:30 PM. http://bit.ly/4qRStd

IA, Cedar Rapids: 2/1: Charity Bingo for One Iowa, Hamburger Mary’s, 8-10 PM 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

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MISSOURI

MO, St. Louis: 12/20: Rally at Catholic Cathedral Basilica, 12-1:15 PM. http://bit.ly/8VwBMe

MO, St. Louis: 12/20: After Rally Brunch, Novak’s Bar & Grill, 2 PM. http://bit.ly/5lHCwL

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN NEW YORK

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 OREGON

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

OR, Portland: 12/22: Holiday Toolkit for Courageous Conversations (Training), Equality Maine Office, 7-9 PM. http://bit.ly/6K9RlI

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN TEXAS

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

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