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Nate Silver on What Happened Last Night on Gay Marriage, Gay Rights

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Maine — Question 1. Maine votes Yes on Question 1 — which means no on gay marriage — by a margin of about 52-48. Turnout was extremely high and should eventually surpass 500,000 voters, about where it was during the 2006 midterms. This fact was initially thought to favor the pro-gay marriage side — but, obviously, it didn’t. The results showed a very strong urban-rural divide, with the initiative being rejected by a margin of about 2:1 in Portland but racking up big margins in smaller towns and rural areas, especially in the north of the state.

We had given Question 1 about a 70 percent chance of being defeated based on a combination of an analysis of the polling and a statistical model. I don’t know how much time I’m supposed to spend defending being on the wrong side of a 70:30 bet — we build in a hedge for a reason — but here comes a little self-reflection. As for the polling, I think we have to seriously consider whether there is some sort of a Bradley Effect in the polling on gay rights issues, although one of the pollsters (PPP, which had a very bad night in NY-23) got it exactly right.

As for the model, I think I’ll need to look whether the urban-rural divide is a significant factor in a state in addition to its religiosity: Maine is secular, but rural. At the end of the day, it may have been too much to ask of a state to vote to approve gay marriage in an election where gay marriage itself was the headline issue on the ballot. Although the enthusiasm gap is very probably narrowing, feelings about gay marriage have traditionally been much stronger on the right than the left, and that’s what gets people up off the couch in off-year elections.

Full Story from Five Thirty Eight: http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/11/what-happened-and-why.html

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Gay Marriage Watch: Gay Marriage Events List 11/1/09

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Gay Marriage Watch Events List:

We now publish updates daily, and a weekly recap of upcoming gay marriage events. For the posted stories during the week and our occasional “woody award” for gay marriage homophobia, just scroll down the blog or check the archives on the right.

To subscribe to this blog, or if you have any thoughts about how we can make this feature better or easier to use or any updates on the issues covered here, let me know 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

Enjoy the rest of the Watch!

–Scott

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

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA

Australia, SA, Adelaide: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, QLD, Brisbane: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, QLD, Canberra: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, NSW, Lismore: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, VIC, Melbourne: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, WA, Perth: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, NSW, Sydney: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

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: 11/15: Gay wedding show. http://tinyurl.com/yls8g6w

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ARIZONA

USA, AZ, Tucson: 11/20: 1st annual Wingspan Classic Golf Tournament benefit. 12:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykuh8ox

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA

CA, Belmont: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, Congregational Church, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Berkeley: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank, T’s House, 2-5 PM, http://tinyurl.com/yhloy4w

CA, Carlsbad: 11/1: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 6:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Claremont: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, Memorial Park, 6:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Concord: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank, Rainbow Comm Ctr, 2-5 PM, http://tinyurl.com/yjk7kmb

CA, Crestline: 11/2: No on 1 Phonebank, 3 PM, http://tinyurl.com/ylh4rjb

CA, Glendale: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank, 10 AM-1 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfu8sf3

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: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank, Private Home, 9:30-12:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yko35ye

CA, Los Angeles: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Los Angeles: 11/4: Marriage Equality Day – Mourning the loss of Rights stripped away by Prop 8, 7-10 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ygz2gpm

CA, Los Angeles: 11/5: Toast to Equality EQCA benefit, 6-9:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzfvkrk

CA, Los Angeles: 11/6: 13 Love Stories Opening Night w/ Reverend Eric of SCLC, 7-9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzm8l3r

CA, Los Angeles: 11/7-11/20: “Lavender Los Angeles: The Making of our pre-Stonewall LGBT Movement”. http://tinyurl.com/yhc5e8b

CA, Los Angeles: 11/12: Tabling at Art Walk with Equality Network, 7-9:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yf3dyob

CA, Modesto: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, Universal Life Church, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Mountainview: 11/2: Phonebanking for Maine. 2-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/m2ccut

CA, Oakland: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, Lakeshore Baptist Church, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Palm Springs: 11/7-11/8: Palm Springs Pride http://tinyurl.com/yhsfscv

CA, Riverside: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Sacramento: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank, Petra’s House, 12 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ya5vllb

CA, Sacramento: 11/4: A Day of Remembrance, Tears and Action: rally at the State Capitol. 5-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/akwh6f

CA, Sacramento: 11/6: Honoring John Chiang, John A. Perez, and Kathy Kneer for their fight for LGBT rights, 6-8 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yhv3fv2

CA, Sacramento: 11/7: Camp Courage Sacramento 2-day training program on community organizing. http://tinyurl.com/yj8azmm

CA, San Diego: 11/3: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, 1st Unitarian Church, 12 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, San Diego: 11/5: 2nd Annual “I DO” Party, 25% to EQCA, $10, 9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykca4to

CA, San Diego: 11/14: 2009 San Diego Equality Awards. http://tinyurl.com/yk595tj

CA, San Francisco: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank, EQCA HQ, 11 AM, http://tinyurl.com/yharluq

CA, San Francisco: 11/2: No on 1 Phonebank, EQCA HQ, 2:30-5:30 AM, http://tinyurl.com/yeuwh24

CA, San Francisco: 11/3: No on 1 Phonebank, ACLU HQ, 7:00-8:00 PM, http://tinyurl.com/yeuwh24

CA, San Francisco: 11/3: Election Night party, Martuni’s. 8:00 PM, http://tinyurl.com/yeuwh24

CA, San Francisco: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, San Francisco: 11/4: Full Federal Equality Now! Rally and Action for LGBT Rights, Harvey Milk Plaza, 6-9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yl38wap

CA, San Jose: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank, EQCA Office, 1-5 PM, http://tinyurl.com/ylnk75n

CA, San Jose: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, First Christian Church, 6-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yknva69

CA, San Luis Obispo: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, SLO Mission Plaza Amphitheater, 6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Santa Clara: 11/2: Interfaith Candlelight Rally to Support Marriage Equality, First Christian Church, 6-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yjhsg52

CA, Santa Monica: 11/6: Share the Hope, Equality 2010, Sanctuary Church, 6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Sherman Oaks: 10/31: No on 1 Phonebank, Location TBA, 11 AM-2 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfjkh2q

CA, Thousand Oaks: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, Hillcrest Dr/Lynn Rd, 6:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

CA, Vallejo: 11/2: Keeping the Faith Candlelight Rally, 1st Christian Church, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/y8t3zbu

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

CA, West Hollywood: 11/7: An Action / Rally to officially kick-off a new campaign to enact marriage equality in California, thereby overturning Prop 8. 5-8 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykwt3lq

CA, West Hollywood: 11/12: Launch of The Love Unites Shepard Fairey Equality Project benefiting marriage equality. $30-125. 8-11 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykwt3lq

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MAINE

ME: Volunteer with No on 1. http://tinyurl.com/yzk4ybd

ME, Augusta: 11/1: Interfaith Candlelight Vigil, 1st Universalist Church, 4-4:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yhp3f34

ME, Auburn: 11/1: Interfaith Candlelight Vigil, UU Church, 5-5:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ylc874f

ME, Bangor: 11/1: Interfaith Candlelight Vigil, St. Patricks., 5-5:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzhglah

ME, Brunswick: 11/1: Interfaith Candlelight Vigil, Brunswick Mall, 5:30-6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ygm633h

ME, Kennebunk: 11/1: Interfaith Candlelight Vigil, First Parish UU Church, 5-6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yh4edpq

ME, Portland: 11/1: Interfaith Candlelight Vigil, Williston-West Church, 5-6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ygm633h

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN OREGON

OR, Bend: 11/3: Winning the Freedom to Marry with Evan Wolfson, Old Stone Church, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfkmkz4

OR, Eugene: 11/4: Winning the Freedom to Marry with Evan Wolfson, Old Stone Church, 6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfkmkz4

OR, Portland: Every Tuesday: Portland Equal Rights Coalition Meeting, Check Site for Location. http://tinyurl.com/yfqd2pz

OR, Portland: 11/2: Winning the Freedom to Marry with Evan Wolfson, Old Stone Church. SEIU Local 49, 6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfkmkz4

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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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Gay Marriage Watch Events List 10/25/09

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Gay Marriage Watch Events List:

We now publish updates daily, and a weekly recap of upcoming gay marriage events. For the posted stories during the week and our occasional “woody award” for gay marriage homophobia, just scroll down the blog or check the archives on the right.

To subscribe to this blog, or if you have any thoughts about how we can make this feature better or easier to use or any updates on the issues covered here, let me know 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

Enjoy the rest of the Watch!

–Scott

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

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA

Australia, SA, Adelaide: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, QLD, Brisbane: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, QLD, Canberra: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, NSW, Lismore: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, VIC, Melbourne: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, WA, Perth: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

Australia, NSW, Sydney: 11/28: Kickoff event/rally for a “Year of Action for Same Sex Marriage.” http://tinyurl.com/yfnto8w

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: 11/15: Gay wedding show. http://tinyurl.com/yls8g6w

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN ARIZONA

USA, AZ, Tucson: 11/20: 1st annual Wingspan Classic Golf Tournament benefit. 12:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykuh8ox

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA

CA, Berkeley: 10/25: No on 1 Phonebank for marriage equality, T’s House, 2-5 PM, http://tinyurl.com/yln8yp9

CA, Berkeley: 10/31: No on 1 Phonebank for marriage equality, Eshelmen Hall, UC Berkeley Campus, 12-4 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yg8drap

CA, Berkeley: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank for marriage equality, T’s House, 2-5 PM, http://tinyurl.com/yhloy4w

CA, Hanford: 10/31: No on 1 Phonebank, Kim & Cammy’s House, 12-3 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yj5ww47

CA, Huntington Beach: 10/30: Halloween Fundraiser Benefiting OC Pride 2010, $10, 8 PM-2 AM. http://tinyurl.com/yzr6u33

CA, Irvine: 10/25: No on 1 Phonebank, Dance Emotion, 2-5 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yhwjwg3

CA, Laguna Niguel: 10/31: Spooky Halloween voter canvassing, 12-3 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykpkfkv

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: 10/25: Field Trip/Activist Retreat for Equality Network. 9 AM-6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykdlm83

CA, Los Angeles: 10/25: Counter Protest The Tea Party Express This Sunday In Griffith Park, 4-5 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzp7lq2

CA, Los Angeles: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank, Private Home, 9:30-12:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yko35ye

CA, Los Angeles: 11/4: Marriage Equality Day – Mourning the loss of Rights stripped away by Prop 8, 7-10 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ygz2gpm

CA, Los Angeles: 11/5: Toast to Equality EQCA benefit, 6-9:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzfvkrk

CA, Los Angeles: 11/6: 13 Love Stories Opening Night w/ Reverend Eric of SCLC, 7-9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yzm8l3r

CA, Los Angeles: 11/7-11/20: “Lavender Los Angeles: The Making of our pre-Stonewall LGBT Movement”. http://tinyurl.com/yhc5e8b

CA, Los Angeles: 11/12: Tabling at Art Walk with Equality Network, 7-9:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yf3dyob

CA, Mar Vista: 10/31: No on 1 Phonebank,, Private Home, 9:30-12:30 AM. http://tinyurl.com/yhw7623

CA, Mountainview: Every Sunday Thru Nov Election: Phonebanking for Maine Marriage Equality. 2-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/m2ccut

CA, Oakland: 10/30: Fright Movie Night Potluck Social! Norm’s Condo, 6:30-11:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ygl8ndz

CA, Palm Springs: 11/7-11/8: Palm Springs Pride http://tinyurl.com/yhsfscv

CA, Sacramento: 11/4: A Day of Smiles, Tears and Action: rally at the State Capitol. 5-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/akwh6f

CA, Sacramento: 11/6: Honoring John Chiang, John A. Perez, and Kathy Kneer for their fight for LGBT rights, 6-8 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yhv3fv2

CA, Sacramento: 11/7: Camp Courage Sacramento 2-day training program on community organizing. http://tinyurl.com/yj8azmm

CA, Salinas: 10/25: No on 1 Phonebank, Dance Emotion, 3-6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yf67wx7

CA, San Diego: 10/31: Family trick or treat, 3-6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ylokspd

CA, San Diego: 11/5: 2nd Annual “I DO” Party, 25% to EQCA, $10, 9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykca4to

CA, San Diego: 11/14: 2009 San Diego Equality Awards. http://tinyurl.com/yk595tj

CA, San Francisco: 10/25: No on 1 Phonebank for marriage equality, EQCA HQ, 11 AM, http://tinyurl.com/yke2rv5

CA, San Francisco: 10/26: Defying Inequality Concert, Palace of Fine Arts, Patty Duke, Cast of Wicked, $100. 7:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yf4btue

CA, San Francisco: 10/26: Capitol Club Year-End Reception: 2009 review, 2010 preview. Transamerica Pyramid, 5:30-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yjharxq

CA, San Francisco: 10/29: Beyond Marriage: Recognizing Alternative Family Relationships, SFLGBT Comm Center, 6-7:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yklp3eg

CA, San Francisco: 10/31: No on 1 Phonebank, EQCA HQ, 11 AM, http://tinyurl.com/yjhkymk

CA, San Francisco: 11/1: No on 1 Phonebank, EQCA HQ, 11 AM, http://tinyurl.com/yharluq

CA, San Francisco: 11/4: Full Federal Equality Now! Rally and Action for LGBT Rights, Harvey Milk Plaza, 6-9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yl38wap

CA, San Jose: 10/25: No on 1 Phonebank, EQCA Silicon Valley Office, 1-5 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfzdzpa

CA, San Jose: 11/2: Interfaith Candlelight Rally for Marriage Equality, First Christian Church, 6-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yknva69

CA, Santa Clara: 11/2: Interfaith Candlelight Rally to Support Marriage Equality, First Christian Church, 6-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yjhsg52

CA, Seaside: 10/25: No on 1 Phonebank, CSUMB Bldg 208, 12-3 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yf8g9b8

CA, Sherman Oaks: 10/31: No on 1 Phonebank, Location TBA, 11 AM-2 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfjkh2q

CA, Union City: 10/25: No on 1 Phonebank, L+M’s House, 12-1 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ylau4ca

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

CA, West Hollywood: 10/31: Equality at West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval: 6-9 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yg52552

CA, West Hollywood: 11/7: An Action / Rally to officially kick-off a new campaign to enact marriage equality in California, thereby overturning Prop 8. 5-8 PM. More Info

CA, West Hollywood: 11/12: Launch of The Love Unites Shepard Fairey Equality Project benefiting marriage equality. $30-125. 8-11 PM. http://tinyurl.com/ykwt3lq

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN MAINE

ME, Camden: 10/30: A fundraising event at the Camden Opera House benefiting No on 1/Protect Maine Equality. http://tinyurl.com/ygqgwqj

ME, Hallowell: 10/25: Slates Restaurant and Bakery fundraiser for No on 1, $15, 5-7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yhr6eg7

ME, Portland: Every Tuesday: El Rayo Taqueria at 101 York St, fundraiser after 4pm, 10% of all sales to NO ON 1. http://tinyurl.com/ygqgwqj

ME, Portland: Every Tuesday: Portland Equal Rights Coalition Meeting, Check Site for Location. http://tinyurl.com/yfqd2pz

ME, Portland: 10/28: “Same-Sex Marriage: The Maine Debate”, Hannaford Lecture Hall, 5-6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfoxa33

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>>GAY MARRIAGE EVENTS IN OREGON

OR, Pendleton: 10/31: “You Have Always Been Welcome Here” play about transgender people, Pendleton Ctr for the Arts, 7:30 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfeqjxp

OR, Bend: 11/3: Winning the Freedom to Marry with Evan Wolfson, Old Stone Church, 7 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfkmkz4

OR, Eugene: 11/4: Winning the Freedom to Marry with Evan Wolfson, Old Stone Church, 6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfkmkz4

OR, Portland: 11/2: Winning the Freedom to Marry with Evan Wolfson, Old Stone Church. SEIU Local 49, 6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/yfkmkz4

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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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Gay Activists to Ask DC Council to Keep Domestic Partnerships When Gay Marriage Legalized

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

At least three prominent LGBT activists are planning to ask a D.C. City Council committee to remove from gay Council member David Catania’s same-sex marriage bill a provision that would end city recognition of new domestic partnerships after January 2011.

The local activists, who are strong supporters of same-sex marriage, believe the city’s domestic partnership law should remain in place at least until it becomes certain that Catania’s same-sex marriage bill will survive any attempts by members of Congress to block or overturn it.

Some activists additionally believe that domestic partnerships should continue as an option for same-sex couples even if marriage emerges as a permanent part of D.C. law.

Full Story from the Washington Blade: http://www.washblade.com/2009/10-23/news/localnews/15416.cfm

Planning to marry your partner? Click here for gay marriage resources in Washington, DC.

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Posted in dc, district of columbia, domestic partnerships, Gay Marriage, washington | No Responses »

White House Issues Statement Supporting R71 in Washington, Opposing Q1 in Maine

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

In response to a question posed by The Advocate magazine, the White House has thrown its support behind two of the three major gay-rights ballot initiatives voters will face on November 3 – Maine’s up-or-down vote on upholding same-sex marriage, and Washington state’s up-or-down vote on domestic partnerships.

But there was no mention of Kalamazoo’s anti-discrimination ordinance right here in Michigan.

Unlike the Maine and Washington state measures, Kalamazoo’s isn’t about partner rights and benefits, but rather outlawing discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Full Story from the Michigan Messenger: http://michiganmessenger.com/28242/white-house-issues-statement-on-maine-washington-state-gay-rights-measures-but-not-kalamazoo

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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Federal Appeals Court Says Referendum 71 Signatures Must Be Released

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Protect Marriage Washington, which collected the signatures to get Referendum 71 on the November ballot, said it will appeal Thursday’s federal appeals-court ruling that cleared the way for public release of the names of those who signed petitions for the measure.

“That particular group of judges saw the law one way; we’ll take it to the next group of judges that may have the opportunity to see it the correct way,” said Stephen Pidgeon, attorney for the conservative religious organization.

Referendum 71 will ask voters to approve or reject the Legislature’s latest expansion of the state’s domestic-partnership law, which grants marriage-like benefits to gay and some senior couples.

Full Story from the Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010072420_webref7115m.html

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

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"Christians" Behind Referendum 71 in Washington Have Checkered Marriage, Tax Pasts

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

With no real plan, a scattered base and well-heeled opponents, two political activists many people have never heard of are scoring unexpected victories in a campaign to roll back domestic-partnership benefits for gay couples in Washington state.

Facing resistance even from within their own ranks, they’ve landed wins in state and federal courts, and were triumphant where it mattered most: a contentious signature count in the Secretary of State’s Office that ultimately credited them with enough valid signatures to get Referendum 71 onto the Nov. 3 ballot.

Larry Stickney, campaign manager for Protect Marriage Washington, and Gary Randall, his philosophical soul mate, see the tightly contested battle as one not about pension rights and sick leave but as their last chance to protect traditional marriage in Washington.

Full Story from TDN.com: http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/10/14/breaking_news/doc4ad64297bb3c0812231942.txt

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Washington Domestic Partnership Opponents Register New PAC to Funnel Money Into State

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

The scenario that gay-rights advocates had feared may be coming true.

Vote Reject R-71, a political action committee, registered with the state’s Public Disclosure Commission yesterday to campaign against Referendum 71, thereby attempting to repeal the state’s domestic-partnership law.

Dave Mortenson, a conservative campaign consultant who filed the PAC, says, “A bunch of individuals contacted me to see if we could raise some money really quick.” He says, “I am not going to share who I’ve been talking to, but if we do get the money, we will report it.” Are these religious groups, corporations, wealthy donors? “We are working them all,” says Mortenson.

Full Story from The Stranger: http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/10/09/new-pac-plans-major-funrdraising-to-reject-r-71

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Lady Gaga Urges Gay/Lesbian Fans to Go to National Equality March in DC

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Lady Gaga initially found a niche in gay clubs and she hasn’t forgotten about her earliest supporters from that community. Gaga has often spoken out about gay rights in interviews, and is now calling on her fans to join the National Equality March in Washington D.C. on October 10 and 11.”

“This march is a call to action for all people from all over the country to gather to march to be visible as one and to speak out and demand full equal rights for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered citizens in all 50 states,” she said. “If we see ourselves as free and equal people, then we need to act as free and equal people. Now is the time to act so get your ass to D.C. and lend your support. Lend your voice and demand to be heard. I hope to see you there.”

Full Story from Prefix: http://www.prefixmag.com/news/lady-gaga-encourages-fans-to-join-national-equalit/33306/

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Utah'sRep Jeff Chaffetz Wants House to Vote Against DC Gay Marriage Bill

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

U.S. House and Senate Democratic leaders are afraid to take a vote over same-sex marriages in Washington, D.C., says Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah.

Chaffetz, although only a freshman, is the ranking Republican on the House subcommittee overseeing District of Columbia issues. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that there are enough votes on the district council to pass a same-sex marriage bill in the district.

As the creator and overseer of the district, Congress has 30 days after any new district law is passed to overturn the measure. But congressional Democrats are afraid to take that vote, Chaffetz said. Republicans and conservative Democrats “would like to try to stop” a same-sex marriage law in the district, Chaffetz said. “And we should take a vote on it.

Full Story from Deseret News: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705334870/Chaffetz-targets-DC-marriage-bill.html

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