(Full Events List & Details: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html):
–USA, CA, Palm Springs: 10/09, Equality Happy Hour, Hamburger Mary’s, 4-7 PM.
–USA, CA, Sacramento: 10/08, Stand Up to Youth Suicide Sacramento Candlelight Vigil, McMartin Realty, 6 PM.
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 10/08, Rally and March to Focus on LGBT Youth Suicide and Homelessness, Civic Center.
–USA, UT, Salt Lake City: 10/09, Equality Utah Walk Day, TBD, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM.
The LDS Church re-emphasized Thursday night that its doctrine on marriage and family is based on respect and love, as 2,000-3,000 people protested for gay rights and recognition in downtown Salt Lake City.
“Of course, the church recognizes the right of groups to voice their opinion in the public square. However, those familiar with the church’s doctrine on the importance of marriage and family know it is based on principles of respect and love for all of God’s children,” the church’s statement said. “We have continually emphasized that there is no room in this discussion for hatred or mistreatment of anyone.”
Protesters gathered at City Creek Park and then crossed over to public sidewalks to form back-to-back lines around Temple Square in a silent protest.
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(Full Events List & Details: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html):
–USA, CA, Los Angeles: 10/07, Voter Canvass Training, The Village, 6:30-9:30 PM.
–USA, CA, Sacramento: 10/08, Stand Up to Youth Suicide Sacramento Candlelight Vigil, McMartin Realty, 6 PM.
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 10/07, One Struggle One Fight Meeting, 209 Golden Gate Ave, 7 PM.
–USA, CA, West Hollywood: 10/07, Equality Network Meeting, TBD, TBD.
–USA, NY, New York: 10/07, Marriage Equality Presentation at Rotary Club Meeting, Li Greci Staaten Restaurant, 7-9 PM.
–USA, RI, Providence: 10/07, MERI Camelot Benefit, Trinity Repertory Co, 6 PM.
–USA, UT, Salt Lake City: 10/07, Protest Against Mormon Apostle’s Sermon, City Creek Park, 7 PM.
–USA, UT, Salt Lake City: 10/07, Response of Love & Support, Utah Pride Center’s MPR, 7-9 PM.
(Full Events List & Details: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html):
–Ireland, Athlone: 09/30, Seminar to Launch the LGBT Diversity programme in the Midlands, Shamrock Lodge Hotel, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM.
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 09/29, San Francisco Equality Awards Kickoff Mixer, SF City Hall, 5:30-7 PM.
–USA, CA, West Hollywood: 09/28, Love Honor Cherish Meeting, Nat’l Council Of Jewish Women, 7:30 PM.
–USA, DC, Washington: 09/28, Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance Meeting, Sumner School Museum, 7 PM.
–USA, UT, Salt Lake City: 09/28, 9th Annual Allies Dinner: Gaining Ground (EQUT), Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace, 7 PM.
(Full Events List & Details: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html):
–USA, CA, West Hollywood: 09/28, Love Honor Cherish Meeting, Nat’l Council Of Jewish Women, 7:30 PM.
–USA, DC, Washington: 09/28, Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance Meeting, Sumner School Museum, 7 PM.
–USA, UT, Salt Lake City: 09/28, 9th Annual Allies Dinner: Gaining Ground (EQUT), Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace, 7 PM.
(Full Events List & Details: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html):
–USA, CA, Culver City: 08/07-08/28, Love Conquers All: Art for Equality, Thinkspace.
–USA, CA, Los Angeles: 08/19, Voter Canvass Training, The Village, 6:30-9:30 PM.
–USA, CA, Sacramento: 08/18, Protest Appeals Court Stay on Prop 8 Ruling, State Capitol West Steps, 6 PM.
–USA, CA, San Diego: 08/18, Protest Appeals Court Stay on Prop 8 Ruling, County Admin Bldg, 5 PM.
–USA, CA, San Diego: 08/19, Rally for Marriage Equality, Clerk’s Office, 12-6:30 PM.
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 08/19, One Struggle One Fight Meeting, 209 Golden Gate Ave, 7 PM.
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 08/19, Women, Wine & Chocolate Mixer – EQCA, Catherine Clark Gallery, 6-7:30 PM.
–USA, CA, West Hollywood: 08/18, Equality Network Meeting, TBD, TBD.
–USA, IA, Cedar Rapids: 08/19, Phonebanking for Volunteers, One Iowa Office, 6-9 PM.
–USA, IA, Des Moines: 08/19, Phonebanking w/One Iowa, One Iowa Office, 6-9 PM.
–USA, MA, Boston: 08/19, Phone Bank for Equality, 262 Washington St, 5-9 PM.
–USA, UT, Salt Lake City: 08/18, OUT for Equality–Mini Golf!, Salt Lake Arts Ctr, 7-9 PM.
An historic law that protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in Salt Lake City went into effect on Friday. Gay rights advocates and city officials joined Mayor Ralph Becker at City Hall to celebrate the ordinances’ implementation.
“These ordinances demonstrate our determination to foster an environment of good will and acceptance welcoming every member of the community as an integral part of our Great American City,” Becker said in a statement. “Everyone in Salt Lake City will benefit from the protections these ordinances provide.”
Becker, a Democrat, introduced in October the two ordinances that make it illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity (transgender protections) in the areas of employment and housing. At the time, passage appeared iffy as socially conservative state lawmakers and Governor Gary Herbert, a Republican, denounced the measures.
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