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TX: Valentine’s Day Marriage Equality Rally in Houston

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Houston Marriage Equality RallyBarbara Ervin and Enita Torres held hands as the couple tried to do the most romantic thing possible on Valentine’s Day — apply for a marriage license.But just like about a half dozen other same-sex couples, Ervin and Torres were swiftly denied by Harris County officials. A decision that came as no surprise to any of the couples who applied.

“It’s kind of empowering to come and say ‘This is my right,’” said Torres, who has been dating Ervin for 25 years. “Education is ongoing and it’s a reminder that we aren’t going away.”

The couple, who have two children in their 30s, took part in a Valentine’s Day Protest and March for marriage equality, sponsored by the Family Marriage Equality Foundation. Tuesday’s march and protest was the tenth annual Valentine’s Day event for the group.

Full Story from Chron.com

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CA: Valentine’s Day Marriage Equality Protest at SF City Hall

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

SF City HallFlowers are always nice. And substantial jewelry or securing a 7:15 reso at Flour + Water might guarantee at least a month of passion. But for our money, being detained for protesting of your inability to marry your sweetheart might be the most sincere display of devotion we’ve heard yet.

On Valentine’s Day, at least eight same-sex marriage advocates were detained for staging a sit-in at the San Francisco County Clerks Office, protesting marriage inequality, according to SF Appeal.

The protest has become an annual event since 1999, and advocates continued the tradition on Tuesday. According to KTVU, about 30 people gathered outside of City Hall, holding signs reading, “We all deserve the freedom to marry.” One was written on a Valentine heart.

Full Story from the Huffington Post

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Marriage Equality Events Around the World for Valentine’s Day

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Valentine's Day Events WorldwideValentine’s Day is being marked around the world with a series of rallies and campaigns backing equal marriage rights and personal freedoms for gays.

In Scotland, where a public consultation on gay marriage rights closed late last year, marchers will be heading to the parliament building in Edinburgh to deliver a giant greetings card to First Minister Alex Salmond.

Salmond’s SNP government has said it is “minded” to lift the ban on gay marriages in the country and all four opposition leaders have pledged their support to the move.

Full Story from Pink News

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Stop 8′s Matt Baume Covers Valentines Day Marriage Equality Actions

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Compiled by Stop 8′s Matt Baume, here’s a look at marriage equality protests that took place across the country this week.

Full Story from Joe.My.God

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Marriage Equality Events Today/Tomorrow: Special Valentine’s Day Edition

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Marriage EqualityMarriage Equality Events Today/Tomorrow: Special Valentine’s Day Edition

Here’s our list of events today and tomorrow around the world relating to marriage equality, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and other LGBT equality issues. If you know of any other events – rallies, meetings, phonebanking, etc – please use the link below to add your event to our list!

–USA, CA, Beverly Hills: 02/14, LA Equal Roots Meeting, 8106 Santa Monica Blvd, 7:30-9:30 PM. http://bit.ly/7fyyh8
–USA, CA, Fresno: 02/14, Fresno County Request License Day, County Clerk’s Office, 12-1 PM. http://bit.ly/gcz8yZ
–USA, CA, Humboldt: 02/14, Queer Kissing Flashmob, UC Quad at HSU, 12-12:15 PM. http://bit.ly/i10Yf1
–USA, CA, Los Angeles: 02/14, Los Angeles Marriage Counter Protest, East LA Clerk Office, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. http://bit.ly/hC4WZQ
–USA, CA, Martinez: 02/14, Contra Costa marriage license annual event, 555 Escobar Street, 4-5 PM. http://bit.ly/fMgPaN
–USA, CA, Modesto: 02/14, Modesto CA Marriage Counter Protest, County Clerk Recorder’s Offc, 12-1 PM. http://bit.ly/ghLPqW
–USA, CA, Sacramento: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, County Clerk Recorder’s Offc, 12-2 PM. http://bit.ly/dMPNUu
–USA, CA, San Diego: 02/14, San Diego Freedom to Marry Day!, County Admin Center, 8-10 AM. http://bit.ly/dXUmu8
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, SF City Hall, 12-2 PM. http://bit.ly/gjTul5
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 02/15, Love Warriors Reading and Signing-Castro, A Different Light Bkstore, 7:30-9 PM. http://bit.ly/ikbpja
–USA, CA, San Jose: 02/14, San Jose: Marriage Action on Valentine’s Day, County Recorder’s Offc, 2-3 PM. http://bit.ly/ibOHsh
–USA, CA, Woodland: 02/14, Yolo County Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, County Marriage License Counter, 12-1 PM. http://bit.ly/flmicw
–USA, CO, Denver: 02/14, Denver Freedom to Marry, Webb Municipal Office Building, 4-5 PM. http://bit.ly/i1jmWe
–USA, CO, Fort Collin s: 02/14, Fort Collins Volunteer Phone Bank, Lambda Community Center, 4-6 PM. http://bit.ly/hxqHvB
–USA, FL, Orlando: 02/14, Orlando’s 3rd annual Human Heart: An OUTright Love-In, Loch Haven Park, 6-7 PM. http://bit.ly/ifOjOw
–USA, IL, Chicago: 02/14, Chicago Valentine’s Day – Request Marriage, Daley Plaza, 10-11 AM. http://bit.ly/i7lD4J
–USA, MA, Boston: 02/15, Phone Bank for Marriage Equality in RI, Mass Equality Offices, 5-9 PM. http://bit.ly/h0WD5m
–USA, MD, Annapolis: 02/14, EQMD Annual Lobby Day, General Assembly, 5 PM. http://bit.ly/ebWRqE
–USA, MD, Baltimore: 02/14, Phone Banking with Equality MD, EQMD Offices, 6:30 PM. http://bit.ly/fUOx0q
–USA, MO, St. Louis: 02/14, Apply for Marriage License, City Hall, All Day. http://bit.ly/hy2W8w
–USA, NC, Asheville: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Marriage Action, Buncombe Co Courthouse, 12-2 PM. http://bit.ly/hh7qF1
–USA, NM, Albuquerque: 02/14, Request marriage on Valentine’s Day Rally, Civic Plaza, 2-5 PM. http://bit.ly/dHzQTv
–USA, OH, Akron: 02/14, Request Marriage in Akron, City Hall, 1-4 PM. http://bit.ly/gY7SyR
–USA, OH, Columbus: 02/14, More the “Marrier” freedom to marry day in Ohio, Franklin Co Courthouse, 3-5 PM. http://bit.ly/eSq5QO
–USA, OH, Columbus: 02/14, Valentine’s Day GetEQUAL & Marriage Equality action, Broad & High St Statehouse, 3:30-5 PM. http://bit.ly/fM9hvQ
–USA, PA, Bellefonte: 02/14, PA Connecting Rainbows March, Marriage License Offc, 8 AM-4 PM. http://bit.ly/e27Y5H
–USA, TX, Austin: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Engagement, Travis Co Clerk’s Office, 4-5 PM. http://bit.ly/ewBC8A
–USA, TX, Houston: 02/14, Valentine’s Day March and Demonstration for the Right to Marry, County Clerk’s Office, 11:30 AM-2 PM. http://bit.ly/h589lx
–USA, VA, Norfolk: 02/14, Norfolk Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, Clerk of Court Offc, 1-4 PM. http://bit.ly/eYXNL3
–USA, VA, Richmond: 02/14, Love Equality Style – Annual Witness for Marriage, John Marshall Courts Bldg, 12-1 PM. http://bit.ly/i2GX6s
–USA, VA, Richmond: 02/15, People of Faith _ EQVA Annual Prayer Breakfast – $20, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7-8:30 PM. http://bit.ly/hzxygX
–USA, VA, Virginia Beach: 02/14, Virginia Beach Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, Clerk of Court, 9:30-10:30 AM. http://bit.ly/fuOGDf
–USA, WY, Laramie: 02/14, Laramie Marriage Equality Demonstration–Wedding March, UW Student Union, 12:30-3:30. http://bit.ly/fKnyRK

Full Events List/Add Your Own Event: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html

Marriage Equality Events: Special Valentines Day Weekend Edition

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Here’s our list of events today and tomorrow around the world relating to marriage equality, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and other LGBT equality issues. If you know of any other events – rallies, meetings, phonebanking, etc – please use the link below to add your event to our list!

–USA, CA, Beverly Hills: 02/14, LA Equal Roots Meeting, 8106 Santa Monica Blvd, 7:30-9:30 PM.
–USA, CA, Fresno: 02/14, Fresno County Request License Day, County Clerk’s Office, 12-1 PM.
–USA, CA, Humboldt: 02/14, Queer Kissing Flashmob, UC Quad at HSU, 12-12:15 PM.
–USA, CA, Los Angeles: 02/14, Los Angeles Marriage Counter Protest, East LA Clerk Office, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.
–USA, CA, Martinez: 02/14, Contra Costa marriage license annual event, 555 Escobar Street, 4-5 PM.
–USA, CA, Modesto: 02/14, Modesto CA Marriage Counter Protest, County Clerk Recorder’s Offc, 12-1 PM.
–USA, CA, Sacramento: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, County Clerk Recorder’s Offc, 12-2 PM.
–USA, CA, San Diego: 02/14, San Diego Freedom to Marry Day!, County Admin Center, 8-10 AM.
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, SF City Hall, 12-2 PM.
–USA, CA, San Jose: 02/14, San Jose: Marriage Action on Valentine’s Day, County Recorder’s Offc, 2-3 PM.
–USA, CA, Woodland: 02/14, Yolo County Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, County Marriage License Counter, 12-1 PM.
–USA, CO, Denver: 02/14, Denver Freedom to Marry, Webb Municipal Office Building, 4-5 PM.
–USA, CO, Fort Collin s: 02/14, Fort Collins Volunteer Phone Bank, Lambda Community Center, 4-6 PM.
–USA, FL, Orlando: 02/14, Orlando’s 3rd annual Human Heart: An OUTright Love-In, Loch Haven Park, 6-7 PM.
–USA, IL, Chicago: 02/13, Freedom to Marry Day Protest, Holy Name Cathedral, 10:30 AM.
–USA, IL, Chicago: 02/14, Chicago Valentine’s Day – Request Marriage, Daley Plaza, 10-11 AM.
–USA, MA, Wellesly Hills: 02/13, Transgender Equality Bill presentation, 209 Washington St, 12-2 PM.
–USA, MD, Annapolis: 02/14, EQMD Annual Lobby Day, General Assembly, 5 PM.
–USA, MD, Baltimore: 02/14, Phone Banking with Equality MD, EQMD Offices, 6:30 PM.
–USA, MN, Bloomington: 02/13, GLBT Life & Wedding Expo, Park Plaza Hotel, TBD.
–USA, NC, Asheville: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Marriage Action, Buncombe Co Courthouse, 12-2 PM.
–USA, NM, Albuquerque: 02/14, Request marriage on Valentine’s Day Rally, Civic Plaza, 2-5 PM.
–USA, NY, New York: 02/13, Straight Couples Unmarry for Marriage Equality, Central Park’s Bethesda Angel, 1-2 PM.
–USA, OH, Akron: 02/14, Request Marriage in Akron, City Hall, 1-4 PM.
–USA, OH, Columbus: 02/14, More the “Marrier” freedom to marry day in Ohio, Franklin Co Courthouse, 3-5 PM.
–USA, OH, Columbus: 02/14, Valentine’s Day GetEQUAL & Marriage Equality action, Broad & High St Statehouse, 3:30-5 PM.
–USA, PA, Bellefonte: 02/14, PA Connecting Rainbows March, Marriage License Offc, 8 AM-4 PM.
–USA, TX, Austin: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Engagement, Travis Co Clerk’s Office, 4-5 PM.
–USA, TX, Houston: 02/13, Big Gay Wedding Celebration and Protest, Resurrection MCC, 1:30-3 PM.
–USA, TX, Houston: 02/14, Valentine’s Day March and Demonstration for the Right to Marry, County Clerk’s Office, 11:30 AM-2 PM.
–USA, TX, San Antonio: 02/13, Valentine’s Marriage Equality Dinner and March to the Courthouse, Luther’s Cafe, 10 PM-2 AM.
–USA, TX, St. Louis: 02/14, Apply for Marriage License, City Hall, All Day.
–USA, VA, Charlottesville: 02/13, Share The Love 2011 EQVA Fudraiser – $50, X-Lounge, 6 PM.
–USA, VA, Norfolk: 02/14, Norfolk Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, Clerk of Court Offc, 1-4 PM.
–USA, VA, Richmond: 02/14, Love Equality Style – Annual Witness for Marriage, John Marshall Courts Bldg, 12-1 PM.
–USA, VA, Virginia Beach: 02/14, Virginia Beach Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, Clerk of Court, 9:30-10:30 AM.
–USA, WY, Laramie: 02/14, Laramie Marriage Equality Demonstration–Wedding March, UW Student Union, 12:30-3:30.

Full Events List/Add Your Own Event: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html

Marriage Equality Events: Special Valentine’s Weekend Edition

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Here’s our list of events today and tomorrow around the world relating to marriage equality, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and other LGBT equality issues. If you know of any other events – rallies, meetings, phonebanking, etc – please use the link below to add your event to our list!

–USA, CA, Beverly Hills: 02/14, LA Equal Roots Meeting, 8106 Santa Monica Blvd, 7:30-9:30 PM.
–USA, CA, Fresno: 02/14, Fresno County Request License Day, County Clerk’s Office, 12-1 PM.
–USA, CA, Humboldt: 02/14, Queer Kissing Flashmob, UC Quad at HSU, 12-12:15 PM.
–USA, CA, Los Angeles: 02/14, Los Angeles Marriage Counter Protest, East LA Clerk Office, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.
–USA, CA, Martinez: 02/14, Contra Costa marriage license annual event, 555 Escobar Street, 4-5 PM.
–USA, CA, Modesto: 02/14, Modesto CA Marriage Counter Protest, County Clerk Recorder’s Offc, 12-1 PM.
–USA, CA, Palm Springs: 02/12, Equality Happy Hour, Hamburger Mary’s, 4-7 PM.
–USA, CA, Sacramento: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, County Clerk Recorder’s Offc, 12-2 PM.
–USA, CA, San Diego: 02/14, San Diego Freedom to Marry Day!, County Admin Center, 8-10 AM.
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 02/12, San Francisco Equality Awards, City Hall, 6 PM.
–USA, CA, San Francisco: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, SF City Hall, 12-2 PM.
–USA, CA, San Jose: 02/14, San Jose: Marriage Action on Valentine’s Day, County Recorder’s Offc, 2-3 PM.
–USA, CA, Woodland: 02/14, Yolo County Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, County Marriage License Counter, 12-1 PM.
–USA, CO, Denver: 02/14, Denver Freedom to Marry, Webb Municipal Office Building, 4-5 PM.
–USA, CO, Fort Collin s: 02/14, Fort Collins Volunteer Phone Bank, Lambda Community Center, 4-6 PM.
–USA, FL, Orlando: 02/14, Orlando’s 3rd annual Human Heart: An OUTright Love-In, Loch Haven Park, 6-7 PM.
–USA, GA, Atlanta: 02/12, Citizen Lobby Training, Phillip Rush Center, 2-6 PM.
–USA, IL, Chicago: 02/12, Justice for All Equality IL Gala, Hilton.
–USA, IL, Chicago: 02/12, Justice For All Gala – Equality IL, TBD, TBD.
–USA, IL, Chicago: 02/13, Freedom to Marry Day Protest, Holy Name Cathedral, 10:30 AM.
–USA, IL, Chicago: 02/14, Chicago Valentine’s Day – Request Marriage, Daley Plaza, 10-11 AM.
–USA, MA, Boston: 02/12, Phone Bank for Marriage Equality in RI, Mass Equality Offices, 11 AM-4 PM.
–USA, MA, Wellesly Hills: 02/13, Transgender Equality Bill presentation, 209 Washington St, 12-2 PM.
–USA, MD, Annapolis: 02/14, EQMD Annual Lobby Day, General Assembly, 5 PM.
–USA, MD, Baltimore: 02/12, Baltimore Phone Bank – EQMD Offices, EQMD Offices, 3 PM.
–USA, MD, Baltimore: 02/14, Phone Banking with Equality MD, EQMD Offices, 6:30 PM.
–USA, ME, Auburn: 02/12, Valentine’s Dance for Equality Maine, First Universalist Church, 7-11 PM.
–USA, MN, Bloomington: 02/13, GLBT Life & Wedding Expo, Park Plaza Hotel, TBD.
–USA, NC, Asheville: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Marriage Action, Buncombe Co Courthouse, 12-2 PM.
–USA, NM, Albuquerque: 02/14, Request marriage on Valentine’s Day Rally, Civic Plaza, 2-5 PM.
–USA, NY, New York: 02/13, Straight Couples Unmarry for Marriage Equality, Central Park’s Bethesda Angel, 1-2 PM.
–USA, OH, Akron: 02/14, Request Marriage in Akron, City Hall, 1-4 PM.
–USA, OH, Columbus: 02/14, More the “Marrier” freedom to marry day in Ohio, Franklin Co Courthouse, 3-5 PM.
–USA, OH, Columbus: 02/14, Valentine’s Day GetEQUAL & Marriage Equality action, Broad & High St Statehouse, 3:30-5 PM.
–USA, PA, Bellefonte: 02/14, PA Connecting Rainbows March, Marriage License Offc, 8 AM-4 PM.
–USA, TX, Austin: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Engagement, Travis Co Clerk’s Office, 4-5 PM.
–USA, TX, Houston: 02/13, Big Gay Wedding Celebration and Protest, Resurrection MCC, 1:30-3 PM.
–USA, TX, Houston: 02/14, Valentine’s Day March and Demonstration for the Right to Marry, County Clerk’s Office, 11:30 AM-2 PM.
–USA, TX, San Antonio: 02/12, Kiss ME for Marriage Equality, HemisFair Park, 2-4 PM.
–USA, TX, San Antonio: 02/13, Valentine’s Marriage Equality Dinner and March to the Courthouse, Luther’s Cafe, 10 PM-2 AM.
–USA, TX, St. Louis: 02/14, Apply for Marriage License, City Hall, All Day.
–USA, VA, Charlottesville: 02/13, Share The Love 2011 EQVA Fudraiser – $50, X-Lounge, 6 PM.
–USA, VA, Norfolk: 02/14, Norfolk Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, Clerk of Court Offc, 1-4 PM.
–USA, VA, Richmond: 02/14, Love Equality Style – Annual Witness for Marriage, John Marshall Courts Bldg, 12-1 PM.
–USA, VA, Virginia Beach: 02/14, Virginia Beach Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, Clerk of Court, 9:30-10:30 AM.
–USA, WY, Laramie: 02/14, Laramie Marriage Equality Demonstration–Wedding March, UW Student Union, 12:30-3:30.

Full Events List/Add Your Own Event: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html

Take Action on Valentine’s Day for Marriage Equality

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Marriage Equality USA and their partners are planning “Request Marriage” actions at county clerk offices all around the country for Valentine’s Day. It’s a great way to take action to advance marriage equality. Here are the currently planned events – check the Request Marriage site for an updated list of events.

–USA, CA, Fresno: 02/14, Fresno County Request License Day, County Clerk’s Office, 12-1 PM. http://bit.ly/gcz8yZ

–USA, CA, Humboldt: 02/14, Queer Kissing Flashmob, UC Quad at HSU, 12-12:15 PM. http://bit.ly/i10Yf1

–USA, CA, Los Angeles: 02/14, Los Angeles Marriage Counter Protest, East LA Clerk Office, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. http://bit.ly/hC4WZQ

–USA, CA, Martinez: 02/14, Contra Costa marriage license annual event, 555 Escobar Street, 4-5 PM. http://bit.ly/fMgPaN

–USA, CA, Modesto: 02/14, Modesto CA Marriage Counter Protest, County Clerk Recorder’s Offc, 12-1 PM. http://bit.ly/ghLPqW

–USA, CA, Sacramento: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, County Clerk Recorder’s Offc, 12-2 PM. http://bit.ly/dMPNUu

–USA, CA, San Diego: 02/14, San Diego Freedom to Marry Day!, County Admin Center, 8-10 AM. http://bit.ly/dXUmu8

–USA, CA, San Francisco: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, SF City Hall, 12-2 PM. http://bit.ly/gjTul5

–USA, CA, San Francisco: 02/15, Love Warriors Reading and Signing-Castro, A Different Light Bkstore, 7:30-9 PM. http://bit.ly/ikbpja

–USA, CA, San Jose: 02/14, San Jose: Marriage Action on Valentine’s Day, County Recorder’s Offc, 2-3 PM. http://bit.ly/ibOHsh

–USA, CA, Woodland: 02/14, Yolo County Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, County Marriage License Counter, 12-1 PM. http://bit.ly/flmicw

–USA, CO, Denver: 02/14, Denver Freedom to Marry, Webb Municipal Office Building, 4-5 PM. http://bit.ly/i1jmWe

–USA, FL, Orlando: 02/14, Orlando’s 3rd annual Human Heart: An OUTright Love-In, Loch Haven Park, 6-7 PM. http://bit.ly/ifOjOw

–USA, IL, Chicago: 02/13, Freedom to Marry Day Protest, Holy Name Cathedral, 10:30 AM. http://bit.ly/higLza

–USA, IL, Chicago: 02/14, Chicago Valentine’s Day – Request Marriage, Daley Plaza, 10-11 AM. http://bit.ly/i7lD4J

–USA, ME, Auburn: 02/12, Valentine’s Dance for Equality Maine, First Universalist Church, 7-11 PM. http://bit.ly/h1cU1G

–USA, MO, St. Louis: 02/16, St. Louis: Celebrate Marriage, Spaghetteria Mamma Mia, TBD. http://bit.ly/hbdNuo

–USA, NC, Asheville: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Marriage Action, Buncombe Co Courthouse, 12-2 PM. http://bit.ly/hh7qF1

–USA, NM, Albuquerque: 02/14, Request marriage on Valentine’s Day Rally, Civic Plaza, 2-5 PM. http://bit.ly/dHzQTv

–USA, NY, New York: 02/13, Straight Couples Unmarry for Marriage Equality, Central Park’s Bethesda Angel, 1-2 PM. http://bit.ly/eftfmg

–USA, OH, Akron: 02/14, Request Marriage in Akron, City Hall, 1-4 PM. http://bit.ly/gY7SyR

–USA, OH, Columbus: 02/14, More the “Marrier” freedom to marry day in Ohio, Franklin Co Courthouse, 3-5 PM. http://bit.ly/eSq5QO

–USA, OH, Columbus: 02/14, Valentine’s Day GetEQUAL & Marriage Equality action, Broad & High St Statehouse, 3:30-5 PM. http://bit.ly/fM9hvQ

–USA, PA, Bellefonte: 02/14, PA Connecting Rainbows March, Marriage License Offc, 8 AM-4 PM. http://bit.ly/e27Y5H

–USA, TX, Austin: 02/14, Valentine’s Day Engagement, Travis Co Clerk’s Office, 4-5 PM. http://bit.ly/ewBC8A

–USA, TX, Houston: 02/13, Big Gay Wedding Celebration and Protest, Resurrection MCC, 1:30-3 PM. http://bit.ly/fxx5uI

–USA, TX, Houston: 02/14, Valentine’s Day March and Demonstration for the Right to Marry, County Clerk’s Office, 11:30 AM-2 PM. http://bit.ly/h589lx

–USA, TX, San Antonio: 02/12, Kiss ME for Marriage Equality, HemisFair Park, 2-4 PM. http://bit.ly/g1QKPM

–USA, TX, San Antonio: 02/13, Valentine’s Marriage Equality Dinner and March to the Courthouse, Luther’s Cafe, 10 PM-2 AM. http://bit.ly/ib54YG

–USA, TX, St. Louis: 02/14, Apply for Marriage License, City Hall, All Day. http://bit.ly/hy2W8w

–USA, VA, Norfolk: 02/14, Norfolk Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, Clerk of Court Offc, 1-4 PM. http://bit.ly/eYXNL3

–USA, VA, Richmond: 02/14, Love Equality Style – Annual Witness for Marriage, John Marshall Courts Bldg, 12-1 PM. http://bit.ly/i2GX6s

–USA, VA, Virginia Beach: 02/14, Virginia Beach Valentine’s Day Request Marriage, Clerk of Court, 9:30-10:30 AM. http://bit.ly/fuOGDf

–USA, WY, Laramie: 02/14, Laramie Marriage Equality Demonstration–Wedding March, UW Student Union, 12:30-3:30. http://bit.ly/fKnyRK

CA: San Diego County Will Allow Gays/Lesbians to renew Wedding Vows at Valentine’s Event

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Gay couples will be allowed to renew their marriage vows at San Diego County’s Valentine’s Day Tradition on the Bay.

Officials tell the San Diego Union-Tribune that same-sex couples who married during the six months when California legalized their unions will be welcome at the annual event. They can pay $50 for a renewal ceremony at the County Administration Center.

County assessor and clerk Ernest Dronenburg says he asked the county counsel’s office about the legality of permitting same-sex marrieds to take part and was told the law permits it.

Full Story from KSWT

Click here for gay marriage resources in San Diego County.

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Marriage Equality USA Calls for Nationwide Valentines Day Actions

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Marriage Equality USAMarriage Equality U.S.A. and Get Equal want to shake things up on Valentine’s Day this year in the name of full marriage equality. The two gay rights groups are calling for a national “counter action,” in which gay folks go to a local county or city clerk’s office in states where same-sex marriage is still illegal — that includes California, by the way — and ask for a marriage license.

Marriage Equality U.S.A. chapters have been doing this kind of grassroots activism since 2001, but this year Get Equal is joining the fray.

“It is an affront to our basic dignity as fellow human beings when same-sex couples are turned away from the marriage counter,” says Molly McKay, media director for Marriage Equality U.S.A., “but it gives us the opportunity to tell our stories and show that we live in every community and want to honor and protect our families like everyone else.”

Full Story from LA Weekly

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