One Iowa Freedom to Marry Week Events
Posted on Jan 31, 2010 at 01:19 pm
Lobby Day at the Capitol - see previous Freedom to Marry post for details.
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One Iowa and Out Networking Freedom to Marry Week Tweet-up and SocialJoin One Iowa and Out Networking to celebrate freedom to marry week in Iowa with a tweet-up and social. Appetizers and a free drink ticket for those who are new to Out Networking. Use hashtag #IowaFTM.
One Iowa and Out Networking Freedom to Marry Week Tweet-up and Social
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Des Moines Social Club
1408 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 [Link]
Lambda Legal Freedom to Marry Reception - Chicago
Posted on Jan 28, 2010 at 07:44 pm
Lambda Legal 9th Annual Freedom to Marry Reception
February 18, 2010 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL
With more than 60 community partner organizations and over 400 attendees, Freedom to Marry is one of the state’s favorite events that celebrates and advocates for the fight for marriage equality. [Link] Get tickets here.
Gay couple will apply for marriage license at Dallas’ Freedom to Marry Day demonstration
Posted on Jan 27, 2010 at 09:36 am
Pegasus News (Dallas/Ft Worth)January 26, 2010
A same-sex wedding ceremony and protest for the rights that are denied to Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender (LGBT) couples will take place on Friday before Valentines Day, February 12 beginning at noon. The ceremony will begin in the Historical Plaza, outside the Records Building at 509 Main St. in downtown Dallas followed by the newlyweds proceeding to the marriage license office with the crowd in tow to demand a license that recognizes their union. Freedom to Marry Day is being co-sponsored by Equality March Texas. [Link]
Get involved and learn about Freedom to Marry Week here, and let us know about events planned in your area!
One Iowa announces 2010 Lobby Day
Posted on Jan 27, 2010 at 09:28 am
One IowaJanuary 25, 2010
Celebrate Freedom to Marry Week (February 7 - 13) by helping change the hearts and minds of Iowa legislators. The stories and voices of gay and lesbian couples, parents, friends, and allies are critical to keep marriage equality in Iowa. Join us for the whole day or a couple of hours to ensure equality in the months and years ahead! [Link]
February 10, 20109:00 AM – Registration (Capitol Room, 315 E. 5th St., Des Moines)
9:30 AM – Welcome/Training (Capitol Room, 315 E. 5th St., Des Moines)
10:45 AM – Share Your Story (Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines)
2:00 PM - Marriage Equality Reception (Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines)
Get involved and learn about Freedom to Marry Week here, and let us know about events planned in your area!
Maryland: Calling All Supporters of Equality!
Posted on Jan 27, 2010 at 09:20 am
Equality Maryland January 25, 2010
Maryland remains one of a handful of states that has the opportunity to end marriage discrimination against same-sex couples in the near future. The Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act will be re-introduced this session. Lawmakers won’t support the bill unless they are asked, and the best people to ask are the voters who live in their district – that would be you! [Link]
Equality Maryland Lobby Day
Monday, Feb. 8, 2010
4:30 - 8:00 pm
Lawyer's Mall, Annapolis Click here for details
Get involved and learn about Freedom to Marry Week here, and let us know about events planned in your area!
Freedom to Marry Week events in PA
Posted on Jan 27, 2010 at 08:35 am
Freedom to Marry Pennsylvania January 25, 2010
A listing of events going on in the state of Pennsylvania for Freedom to Marry Week. Cities listed include: Harrisburg, Allentown, Philadelphia and Pottsville. [Link]
Get involved and learn about Freedom to Marry Week here, and let us know about events planned in your area!
One Iowa: Celebrate Freedom to Marry Week!
Posted on Jan 26, 2010 at 11:39 am
oneiowaJanuary 19, 2010
This time last year, we were anticipating the possibility of marriage equality. Now, a year later, we are one of only five states to fully realize the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples. But with this victory came those who would take that freedom away. There is still a lot of work to do to educate our friends, families, and neighbors about the importance and role of marriage for all Iowans. Party for a cause – host a Marriage Equality House Party! [Link]
Minnesota Freedom to Marry Week Event
Posted on Jan 26, 2010 at 11:39 am
OutFront MinnesotaI Do Support Love - Freedom to Marry Day Rally
Thursday, February 11th, 8:30-9:30am - Capitol Rotunda.
Make your sign and head over to the capitol to show your support for enacting freedom to marry legislation in Minnesota. Clergy and faith leaders will lead us in an inspiring rally for justice. [Link]
Gay Pride on Valentine’s Day in Beijing
Posted on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:23 am
The Wall Street Journal
February 16, 2009
The Wall Street Journal's blog on Chinese current events reports on and shows photos of a Valentine's Day protest in Beijing in support of LGBT equality. [Link]
Suze Orman’s Valentine’s Wish: Marriage Equality
Posted on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:54 am
The Suze Orman Show
February 14, 2009
Suze Orman calls it a “travesty” that Prop 8 in CA and Prop 2 in FL passed, says everyone deserves the same economic benefits and the right to be loved, and closes with her valentine’s wish for marriage equality.