Gay Marriage Watch http://purpleunions.com/blog All the News We Can Find on Gay Marriage & Marriage Equality Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:57:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Gay Man Proposes to Partner at Priscilla, Queen of the Desert http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/gay-man-proposes-to-partner-at-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/gay-man-proposes-to-partner-at-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:49:12 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24505 On Yahoo’s Ultimate Proposal, men get help popping the question in sensational ways. So when they asked a gay man how he wanted to propose to his partner of 20 years, it meant a trip to Broadway.

In today’s episode, Nate told partner Cliff that they were taking a weekend trip with some of their friends from their home in Washington, D.C., up to New York City, where they’d see Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

Full Story from The Advocate

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]]> http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/gay-man-proposes-to-partner-at-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert.html/feed 0 Freedom to Marry’s Wolfson Cleans NOM’s Clock http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/freedom-to-marrys-wolfson-cleans-noms-clock.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/freedom-to-marrys-wolfson-cleans-noms-clock.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:34:07 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24501 Freedom to Marry’s Evan Wolfson and Brian Brown of the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) faced off yesterday in a WABC debate over putting same-sex marriage to a voter referendum in New Jersey.

The more Brown repeats his idiotic talking points, the more their lack of substance becomes apparent, particularly when there’s an expert like Wolfson on hand to tear them to shreds.

Full Story from Towleroad.com

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]]> http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/freedom-to-marrys-wolfson-cleans-noms-clock.html/feed 0 NJ: New Poll Says 57% Support Putting Marriage Equality to Public Vote http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/nj-new-poll-says-57-support-putting-marriage-equality-to-public-vote.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/nj-new-poll-says-57-support-putting-marriage-equality-to-public-vote.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:28:39 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24498 New York Gay Marriage PollA majority of New Jersey voters agree with Gov. Chris Christie’s call to put gay marriage on the ballot, according to a poll released this morning.

The Kean University/NJ Speaks poll of 1,000 likely voters found 57 percent support a public referendum on whether to allow same-sex couples to get married, while 32 percent oppose it.

When asked simply if they favor or oppose gay marriage, 48 percent favor it and 37 percent oppose it.

Full Story from NJ.com

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]]> http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/nj-new-poll-says-57-support-putting-marriage-equality-to-public-vote.html/feed 1 WA: Assembly Committee Sends Marriage Equality Bill to Floor http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/wa-assembly-committee-sends-marriage-equality-bill-to-floor.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/wa-assembly-committee-sends-marriage-equality-bill-to-floor.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:15:20 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24491 Washington State Assembly and Marriage EqualityA House committee on Monday approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state, setting the stage for final passage this week.

The House Judiciary committee advanced the measure on a 7-5 vote after a final public hearing. The bill could be up for a vote on the House floor as early as Wednesday. The Senate passed the measure on a 28-21 vote last Wednesday. Once passed by the House, the bill goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire for her signature, likely next week.

Opponents have promised a referendum challenge at the ballot.

Full Story from Seattle PI

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]]> http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/wa-assembly-committee-sends-marriage-equality-bill-to-floor.html/feed 1 NH: Anti Marriage Equality Rally Planned for Tuesday in Concord http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/nh-anti-marriage-equality-rally-planned-for-tuesday-in-concord.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/nh-anti-marriage-equality-rally-planned-for-tuesday-in-concord.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:08:26 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24487 New Hampshire Anti Gay Marriage RallyNew Hampshire Rep. David Bates, R-Windham, is moving full steam ahead on his effort to repeal gay marriage in the state.

First, the Concord Monitor reported his starting up a mail campaign to garner support of House Bill 437, which would restore traditional marriage between a man and a woman in the state.

Now he has announced that he will hold a press conference and rally on Feb. 7 in Concord.

Full Story from Patch.com

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]]> http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/nh-anti-marriage-equality-rally-planned-for-tuesday-in-concord.html/feed 0 NJ: Senate Vote on Marriage Equality Scheduled for February 13th http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/nj-senate-vote-on-marriage-equality-scheduled-for-february-13th.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/nj-senate-vote-on-marriage-equality-scheduled-for-february-13th.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:01:09 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24484 New Jersey Marriage Equality Bill oteThe Democratic leadership in the New Jersey state legislature on Monday announced that measures to legalize same-sex marriage will advance to floor votes by both chambers — the majority leadership announced that the Senate had scheduled a vote for Feb. 13, followed by a vote in the House vote three days later.

This action puts added pressure on Republican Gov. Chris Christie, who has publicly vowed to veto any same-sex legislation, and instead has called on state lawmakers to put the issue before the voters on the November 2012 ballot.

Should the Governor make good with his promise to reject the bill, lawmakers from both parties acknowledge that the legislation will need to win the support of two-thirds of both houses — the threshold for overriding a governor’s veto.

Full Story from LGBTQ Nation

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]]> http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/nj-senate-vote-on-marriage-equality-scheduled-for-february-13th.html/feed 1 What to Expect From the Ninth Circuit’s Prop 8 Ruling http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/what-to-expect-from-the-ninth-circuits-prop-8-ruling.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/what-to-expect-from-the-ninth-circuits-prop-8-ruling.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:54:11 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24481 Prop 8 RulingThe Ninth Circuit will issue a much-anticipated opinion in the Prop 8 case, Perry v. Brown, tomorrow. Avid readers of Towleroad will remember that we have followed this case closely every step of the way (including here, here, here, here, here, and here). For a quick refresher, MetroWeekly’s Chris Geidner has a helpful summary of where we’ve been to date. Today, I would like to preview the decision, answer some questions, and prepare us for the momentous events of tomorrow.

What is at issue? What is not at issue?

Having dispensed with the motion to release the videotapes of the trial last week, the Ninth Circuit now seems prepared to issue a comprehensive decision on at least two (but mostly likely three) questions.

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]]> http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/what-to-expect-from-the-ninth-circuits-prop-8-ruling.html/feed 0 Prop 8 Decision Due Tomorrow From Ninth Circuit http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/prop-8-decision-due-tomorrow-from-ninth-circuit.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/prop-8-decision-due-tomorrow-from-ninth-circuit.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:47:33 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24477 Prop 8 Ruling DueThe United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will issue a ruling in the landmark federal civil rights case of Perry v. Brown on Tuesday February 7, 2012 by 10:00 a.m. PST. The court will determine whether to uphold the historic August 2010 decision of the Federal District Court that found Proposition 8 unconstitutional. Proposition 8 stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the fundamental freedom to marry.

The American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER), the sole sponsor of the Perry case, will hold three media events on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to discuss the significance and impact of the Ninth Circuit’s ruling:

1) A 10:30 a.m. PST press conference in Los Angeles at Vibiana, 214 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Speaking at the press conference will be plaintiffs’ lead co-counsel Theodore B. Olson and David Boies; AFER Board President Chad Griffin; plaintiffs Kris Perry & Sandy Stier and Paul Katami & Jeff Zarrillo; and Dominick Zarrillo.

Full Story from Gay USA

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]]> http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/prop-8-decision-due-tomorrow-from-ninth-circuit.html/feed 0 Day of Decision Events for Tomorrow’s Prop 8 Decision http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/day-of-decision-events-for-tomorrows-prop-8-decision.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/day-of-decision-events-for-tomorrows-prop-8-decision.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:52:44 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24472 Ninth Circuit Prop 8 Ruling RalliesThe Ninth Circuit is set to release its decision on the Prop 8 case at 10 AM Pacific Time tomorrow. Here’s a list of rallies and gatherings across California for the event:

  • USA, CA, Concord: Feb 7, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, Rainbow Community Ctr, 6-7 PM. mailto:newsletter@marriageequality.org
  • USA, CA, Fresno: Feb 7, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, Cnr N. Blackstone & E. Shaw, 5-7 PM. mailto:newsletter@marriageequality.org
  • USA, CA, Los Angeles: Feb 7, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, W. Hollywood Park, 6 PM. mailto:newsletter@marriageequality.org
  • USA, CA, Los Angeles: Feb 7, AFER Press Conference on Ninth Circuit Prop 8 Decision, Vibiana, 10:30 AM. press@afer.org
  • USA, CA, Los Angeles: Feb 7, AFER Press Conference on Ninth Circuit Prop 8 Decision, Merchants Exchange, 5 PM. press@afer.org
  • USA, Nationwide: Feb 7, AFER Media Conference Call on ionth Circuit Prop 8 Decision, 11:45 AM. elissa@afer.org
  • USA, CA, Mountain View: Feb 7, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, City Hall, 6-7 PM. mailto:newsletter@marriageequality.org
  • USA, CA, Rancho Cucamonga: Feb 7, Day of Decision Rally: Prop 8 on Trial, Corner of Foothill and Day Creek, 6 PM – 9 PM. http://on.fb.me/yr7gVR
  • USA, CA, Sacramento: Feb 7, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, Cornerstone at Headhunters, 9:30 AM. mailto:newsletter@marriageequality.org
  • USA, CA, San Diego: Feb 7, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, 6th Ave & University Ave, 9:30 AM. mailto:newsletter@marriageequality.org
  • USA, CA, San Francisco: Feb 7, Day of Decision: Rally After Ninth Circuit Prop 8 Decision, Market & 17th (at Castro), 5 PM. http://bit.ly/wiXhrC
  • USA, CA, San Francisco: Feb 7, Day of Decision: Gather for Ninth Circuit Decision on Prop 8, 9th Circuit Courthiouse, 95 7th St., 9:45 AM. http://bit.ly/wiXhrC
  • USA, CA, Santa Ana: Feb 7, Marriage Equality DAY OF DECISION Rally, Harvey Milk Plaza (French & 4th), 6:30-9:30 PM PM. http://on.fb.me/w3TA84
  • USA, CA, Santa Barbara: Feb 7, Marriage Equality DAY OF DECISION Rally, The Unitarian Society, 6:30 PM. http://bit.ly/wyOOtA
  • USA, CA, West Hollywood: Feb 7, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, Rally, W. Hollywood Park, 6 PM, newsletter@marriageequality.org

If you know of any more events that are not yet listed here, please add them to our events list here:

http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list-form.html

]]> http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/day-of-decision-events-for-tomorrows-prop-8-decision.html/feed 2 Featured Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor: Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset, New Jersey http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/featured-gay-friendly-wedding-vendor-palace-at-somerset-park-somerset-new-jersey.html http://purpleunions.com/blog/2012/02/featured-gay-friendly-wedding-vendor-palace-at-somerset-park-somerset-new-jersey.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:16:05 +0000 scott http://purpleunions.com/blog/?p=24466 Palace at Somerset Park

Periodically we’ll feature one of our vendors here to let our readers know about some great people who can help you plan the perfect wedding.

Gay Friendly Wedding Vendors in Northern New Jersey

If you crave metropolitan energy and require a glamorous venue for your reception, look no further than The Palace at Somerset Park.

A venue that combines timeless elegance with a contemporary energy and understated old Hollywood glamour, The Palace is the perfect match for the bride who wants to be wed in unforgettable ambiance and decadence.

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