Gay Marriage Watch 6/7/13

Welcome to the Gay Marriage Watch daily summary of the latest marriage equality news, with links to each of our posted articles. To see the whole blog, click here:
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To see today's individual stories, use the links below:
France: 19 Year Old Gay Activist Killed in Attack, Vigils Held (various)
A young gay marriage activist was attacked by a group of neo-Nazis, and was declared brain-dead.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/06/france-19-year-old-gay-activist-killed-in-attack-vigils-held.html
UK: Updates on the Marriage Equality Bill (Pink News)
A few new things coming out of the UK on the pending marriage equality bill. First off, a former MP is trashing Prime Minister Cameron over the bill.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/06/uk-updates-on-the-marriage-equality-bill.html
USA: Lesbian Proposes to Partner at Macklemore Concert (Queerty)
A woman proposed to her partner at a Macklemore and Ryan Lewis concert.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/06/lesbian-proposes-to-partner-at-macklemore-concert.html
USA: Three Paths the Supreme Court Might Take on Marriage Equality (Queerty)
Lisa Keen looks at the three paths the US Supreme Court might take on Prop 8 and DOMA.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/06/three-paths-the-supreme-court-might-take-on-marriage-equality.html
USA: Bloomberg Poll Says 52% Now Support Marriage Equality (Joe.My.God)
Yet another marriage equality poll showing more than 50% of Americans support gay marriage.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/06/usa-bloomberg-poll-says-52-now-support-marriage-equality.html
USA: 72% Say Marriage Equality is Inevitable (Queerty)
A new pew poll says that almost three quarters of Americans think gay marriage is now inevitable.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/06/usa-72-say-marriage-equality-is-inevitable.html
Colorado, USA: Lakewood Baker Won't Make Cake for Lesbian Couple, But Will for a Dog Wedding (Queerty)
Lovely. A gay wedding is off-limits for the Colorado baker because of his religious principles, but a dog wedding, hey, that's fine.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/06/colorado-usa-lakewood-baker-wont-make-cake-for-lesbian-couple-but-will-for-a-dog-wedding.html
Illinois, USA: Governor Quinn Calls Special Session in Two Weeks - Second Chance for Marriage Equality? (Joe.My.God)
A special session in two weeks to deal with pension issues could also be an opportunity for the House to vote on marriage equality.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/06/illinois-usa-governor-quinn-calls-special-session-in-two-weeks-second-chance-for-marriage-equality.html
New Mexico, USA: AG Advises Counties Not to Issue Same Sex Marriage Licenses; Gay Couple Files Suit (LGBTQ Nation)
The New Mexico Attorney General declined to issue a formal opinion on marriage equality, but he did offer some advice.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/06/new-mexico-usa-ag-advises-counties-not-to-issue-same-sex-marriage-licenses-gay-couple-files-suit.html
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Upcoming Marriage Equality Events (Full Events List/Add Your Own Event: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html):
--USA, AR, Fayetteville: Jun 27, "8" The Play Reading, Northwest Arkansas Equality Pride. Details
--USA, CA, Canoga Park: Jun 20-Jun 22, "8" The Play Reading, Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church. Details
--USA, CA, Clayton: Jun 15, "8" The Play Reading, Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church. Details
--USA, CA, Los Angeles: Jun 8-Jun 9, Lambda Legal at Los Angeles Beach Pride. mailto:mcastro-bojorquez@lambdalegal.orgEmail for Details
--USA, CA, San Diego: Jul 13-Jul 14, Lambda Legal at San Diego Pride. mailto:mcastro-bojorquez@lambdalegal.orgEmail for Details
--USA, CA, San Francisco: Jun 29-Jun 30, Lambda Legal at San Francisco Pride. mailto:mcastro-bojorquez@lambdalegal.orgEmail for Details
--USA, DC, Washington: Jun 11, Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance Meeting, Sumner School Museum, 7 PM. Details
--USA, DC, Washington: Jun 12, LGBT Protest at the Russian Embassy, Russian Embassy, 5-7 PM. Details
--USA, DC, Washington: Jun 13, "8" The Play Reading, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Pride. Details
--USA, IL, Chicago: Jun 7, Equality IL First Friday Networking Social, Sidetrack, 6-8 PM. Details
--USA, IN, Terre Haute: Jun 29-Jun 30, "8" The Play Reading, Community Theatre of Terre Haute. Details
--USA, KY, Frankfort: Jun 26, United for Marriage Rally, State Capitol Building, 11 AM. Details
--USA, MA, Provincetown: Jul 20, A Taste of Provincetown 2013, Town Hall, 6 PM. Details
--USA, MI, Grand Rapids: Jun 15, West Michigan Pride 2013, 1-9 PM. Details
--USA, MO, Kansas City: Jun 8, , All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church. Details
--USA, NY, New York: Jun 16, Have Your Cake and Eat it Too: A Celebration of Same Sex Marriage, 3-5 PM. Details
--USA, NY, New York: Jun 20, Equality at Work Awards 2012, The McGraw-Hill Companies, 12:30 PM. Details
--USA, NY, Red Hook: Jun 9, Hudson Valley Engagement, Private Home, 4-7 PM. Details
--USA, NY, Woodstock: Jun 15-Saturday 2, "8" The Play Reading, Byrdcliffe Festival of the Arts. Details
--USA, OH, Cleveland: Jun 30-Jun 30, "8" The Play Reading, Cleveland Playhouse. Details
--USA, OR, Portland: Jun 6-Jun 9, , Artists Repertory Theatre. Details
--USA, OR, Statewide: Jun 20, Bites for Rites 2013. Details
--USA, TX, Statewide: Jun 8, Love is Stronger Protest. Details
--USA, VA, Statewide: Jun 22-Jun 23, Cookout for Marriage Equality 2013. Details
--USA, WA, Bellingham: Jul 11-Jul 15, Equal Rights Washington at Bellingham Pride. Details
--USA, WA, Bremerton: Jul 21, Equal Rights Washington at Kitsap Pride. Details
--USA, WA, Olympia: Jun 23, Equal Rights Washington at Olympia Pride. Details
--USA, WA, Seattle: Jun 15, Pre-Pride Pre-Funk Fundraiser for Equal Rights WA, 6-9 PM. Details
--USA, WA, Seattle: Jun 30, Equal Rights Washington at Seattle Pride. Details
--USA, WA, Spokane: Jun 8, Equal Rights Washington at Spokane Pride. Details
--USA, WA, Tacoma: Jul 12, Equal Rights Washington at Tacoma Pride. Details
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