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Signature Gathering for Gay Marriage in California This Weekend

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Just in from Love Honor Cherish:

Help Us Get Signatures in the New Year!

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:

Friday, Jan. 1
5 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Rose Parade (Pasadena)
Meet at Pasadena City College (SE corner of Hill and Colorado). If arriving later than 5:00 a.m., call Aaron at (310) 995-0436. Public transportation recommended.

Friday, Jan. 1
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
First Fridays on Abbot Kinney (Venice)
Meet outside Roosterfish Bar, 1302 Abbot Kinney Boulevard (park on street)

Saturday, Jan. 2
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Santa Monica Farmers Market (S.M. Promenade)
Meet at corner of 2nd St. and Arizone Ave. (park on street)

Sunday, Jan 3
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Studio City Farmers Market
Meet at main gate of CBS Studios, 4024 Radford (free parking at CBS)

Sunday, Jan 3
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)

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

For more information about this or other team signature gathering events, contact Andy at andy@wlaequality.org

We need 1 million signatures in the next 15 weeks. Let’s get thousands this weekend!

Posted in ca, caliufornia, marriage equality, prop 8, proposition 8, repeal, signature gathering, this weekend | No Responses »

IA: Senate Leader Says No Gay Marriage Repeal Vote in 2010

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

During a taping of the IPTV “Iowa Press” show today, Republican leaders in the two Iowa chambers said they’d push ways to overturn same-sex marriage, which became legal in April following an Iowa Supreme Court ruling. Senate Minority Leader Paul McKinley, R-Chariton, said he’d attempt to air ways to get a state constitutional referendum on marriage before Iowans.

At roughly the same time McKinley was recording the show, here in Sioux City Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs, was previewing key issues for 2010. After he addressed fiscal matters for the entire length of his remarks, I asked if he would allow a Senate floor debate on marriage. Nope, he quickly answered.

Why? “I’m not about to put discrimination into the state constitution,” Gronstal said.

So you agree with the court ruling? “Yes.”

Full Story from the Sioux City Journal: http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/app/blogs/politically_speaking/?p=1884

Click here for gay marriage resources in Iowa.

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Posted in debate, Gay Marriage, iowa, Mike Gronstal, repeal, senate | No Responses »

Signature Gathering to Repeal Prop 8 This Weekend

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Help Us Get Signatures Before the Holidays!

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:

Friday, Dec 18
7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Venice Farmer’s Market
501 Venice Boulevard
Meet at front of market, inside orange cones, at corner of Venice Blvd and Ocean Ave. (free parking at lot on Dell Ave. near corner of Venice Blvd)

Friday, Dec 18
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Echo Park Farmers Market
1125 Logan Street (near Downtown L.A.)
Meet in front of market (park on street)

Saturday, Dec 19
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Santa Monica Farmers Market (S.M. Promenade)
Meet at corner of 2nd Street and Arizona Ave (park on street)

Saturday, Dec 19
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sherman Oaks Galleria (San Fernando Valley)
Meet at NW corner of Sepulveda and Ventura blvds. (free parking in mall with validation)

Sunday, Dec 20
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)

Monday, Dec. 21
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
West Hollywood Farmers Market (Plummer Park)
Meet at Fountain Avenue entrance, between Vista and Fuller avenues (park on street)

Mon, Tues and Wed – Dec. 21-23
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each night
Lady Gaga Concerts
Nokia Theater/Staples Center (Downtown L.A.)
Meet at lobby of 888 S. Figueroa Street (park at 827 N. Figueroa – $8 flat fee – or other private lots nearby). We’ll gather signatures from people waiting in line!

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

For more information about this or other team signature gathering events, contact Andy at andy@wlaequality.org

We need 1 million signatures in the next 16 weeks. Let’s get thousands this weekend!

P.S. Join us for our next weekly meeting Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Crescent Heights United Methodist Church, 1296 N Fairfax Ave. This week, we’ll meet briefly and then head over to Sheddy’s Pub at 361 S. Fairfax (near the Grove) for a social mixer.

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Defense of Marriage Act Repeal on Back Burner

Friday, December 11th, 2009

The lead sponsor of legislation that would repeal the federal ban on gay marriage says he expects the bill will remain on the back burner for the next year. In a recent interview with gay weekly DC Agenda, New York Representative Jerrold Nadler said the bill is not ready for passage.

Nadler introduced the Respect for Marriage Act in September. The bill quickly rounded up 100 co-sponsors in its first 30 days, including two of Congress’ three openly gay members – U.S. Reps. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, and Jared Polis, D-Colorado. But the effort to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) has fallen victim to being a low priority, Nadler said.

“The Respect for Marriage Act is a bill that we can’t pass right now; we know we can’t pass it right now,” he said. “Some of the people we’re dealing with are very busy with a number of other things. There’s not a sense of urgency, the sense that this bill has to have a Senate sponsor right now because it’s going to pass right now, because it’s not, so we’re talking.”

Full Story from On Top Magazine: http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=4989&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.

Posted in defense of marriage act, delayed, doma, repeal, respect for marriage act | No Responses »

"Revenge Is" Selling Gay Marriage T-Shirt to Benefit Prop 8 Repeal Effort

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Don’t be jealous because Revenge Is, a self-described “eco-activist fashion company” (like Tom’s Shoes), beat you to exploiting same-sex marriage for a few sales.

At Los Angeles boutique Kitson last week, (straight-y) actor Hal Sparks “married” Smith & Pyle bandmates Missi Pyle and Shawnee Smith in a faux ceremony hosted by E! personality Giuliana Rancic, which came complete with staged protesters. Aww!

Sales of the label’s “All Love Is Equal” tee will benefit Prop 8′s 2010 repealers Love Honor Cherish, explains Revenge Is founder Marilyn Barrett.

Full Story from Queerty: http://www.queerty.com/gay-marriage-is-now-a-brilliant-marketing-tool-for-trendy-tees-20091124/

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.

Posted in benefit, Gay Marriage, love honor cherish, prop 8, repeal, revenge is, t-shirts | No Responses »

New Poll: 60% of Californians Don't Want to See Gay Marriage on Ballot in 2010

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

A small majority of California voters supports the right of gay couples to marry, but a much larger portion of voters opposes efforts to place the issue back on the ballot next year, a new Los Angeles Times/USC poll has found.

Views on same-sex marriage were sharply polarized based on political party, with 66% of Democrats thinking it should be legal and 71% of Republicans in opposition. Nonpartisan voters were less enthusiastic than Democrats but still backed it, 59%-34%.

Overall, 51% of California voters favored marriage rights for same-sex couples and 43% were opposed. Strikingly, however, almost 60% of Californians did not want to revisit the issue in 2010, just one election cycle after it last hit the ballot.

Full Story from the LA Times: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/11/voters-opposed-new-gay-marriage-ballot-measure-timesusc-poll-finds.html

Planning to marry your partner? Click here for gay marriage resources in California.

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Posted in 2010, 2012, ca, california, Gay Marriage, poll, prop 8, proposition 8, repeal | No Responses »

Religious Right Trying to Build Grassroots Campaign to Repeal Gay Marriage in Iowa

Friday, November 6th, 2009

A movement is under way that aims to undo the marriage licenses given to same-sex couples since the Iowa Supreme Court legalized gay and lesbian marriages in April.

The process won’t be easy. Even before the ruling, the Iowa Family Policy Center worked for years to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman.

Doing so requires Iowans to vote on a constitutional amendment. An amendment can’t go on a statewide ballot until both chambers of the Iowa Legislature pass a resolution in two consecutive legislative sessions.

Full Story from KCCI: http://www.kcci.com/news/21536460/detail.html

Planning to marry your partner? Click here for gay marriage resources in Iowa.

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.

Posted in Gay Marriage, ia, iowa, religious right, repeal | No Responses »

Michigan Lawmaker Wants to Put Resolution to Reverse Gay Marriage Ban Before Voters in 2010

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

A gay marriage amendment could soon be up for vote in Michigan.

House Speaker Pro Tem Pam Byrnes just introduced a resolution that would reverse the state’s ban on same-sex unions. Right now Michigan’s constitution recognizes marriage as being between one man and one woman.

Byrnes says it’s time for a change. She would need super-majority votes in both the House and Senate to get a same-sex proposal on the ballot in Michigan next year.

Full Story from WWMT: http://www.wwmt.com/articles/vote-1368993-marriage-0in.html

Planning to marry your partner? Click here for gay marriage resources in Michigan.

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Posted in 2010, ban, Gay Marriage, mi, michigan, repeal | No Responses »

Attempts to Repeal South Africa's Gay Marriage Law Continue

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

When the Joburg Pride parade proceeded through the northern suburbs of South Africa’s largest city recently, the reaction from onlookers seemed one of overwhelming support. Residents waved friendly signs, drivers honked and even traffic controllers showed their solidarity by sporting tutus.

South Africa is the only country in Africa to allow same-sex marriage, and its government and judiciary system have proved particularly progressive in their handling of gay rights issues, but both advocates and opponents of gay rights agree there is a growing movement to challenge the gay community’s legal advances.

“People are just not prepared to let it go,” said Steve Swart, a member of parliament representing the African Christian Democratic Party. “Legislation was passed. Legislation can always be relooked at.”

Full Story from the Global Post: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/south%20africa/091008/south-africa-same-sex-marriage

Planning to marry your partner? 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.

Posted in christian, Gay Marriage, repeal, south africa | No Responses »

Bill to Repeal DOMA Has More Than 100 Sponsors

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Sponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act said Tuesday the bill has exceeded 100 co-sponsors.

Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced the bill that would repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) at a Washington outdoor press conference in September.

DOMA was signed into law by President Bill Clinton 13 years ago. The law defines marriage as a heterosexual union for federal agencies and allows states to ignore gay marriages performed in other states. Under DOMA legally married gay and lesbian couples cannot access federal benefits, including Social Security and pensions.

Full Story from On Top Magazine: http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=4703&MediaType=1&Category=26

Planning to marry your partner? 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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