Gay Marriage Watch 7/10/13

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:
http://www.purpleunions.com/blog
To see today's individual stories, use the links below:
Seriously? (Joe.My.God / Media Matters)
It's Jail Time for Bakers, Florists and Photographers; All the Extra Paperwork for Marriage Equality Will Kill Businesses.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/07/seriously-33.html
Australia: Catholic Professor Backs Marriage Equality (Gay Star News)
A Catholic professor in Australia has flipped and now supports marriage equality, as long as religioins aren't requred to marry same sex couples.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/07/australia-catholic-professor-backs-marriage-equality.html
France: Understanding the Fight Over Marriage Equality in France (US News and World Report)
After the divisive battle over the marriage equality bill in France, US News and World Report has a great recap that dives into the history of the fight, along with a Q&A,
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/07/france-understanding-the-fight-over-marriage-equality-in-france.html
USA: National Organization for Women to Focus on Marriage Equality (Windy City)
USA: National Organization for Women to Focus on Marriage Equality
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/07/usa-national-organization-for-women-to-focus-on-marriage-equality.html
USA: ACLU Launches Marriage Equality Lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina and Illinois (Gay Star News)
We reported on the Lambda Legal/ACLU's lawsuit in Pennsylvania yesterday, but they've now added three more to the mix.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/07/usa-aclu-launches-marriage-equality-lawsuits-in-pennsylvania-virginia-north-carolina-and-illinois.html
USA, Arkansas: Marriage Equality Initiative Wording Submitted (LGBTQ Nation)
The initiative to legalize marriage equality moved ahead in Arkansas yesterday.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/07/usa-arkansas-marriage-equality-initiative-wording-submitted.html
USA, California: HBO Will Make Documentary About Prop 8 (Deadline Hollywood)
Now that the dust has settled on the Prop 8 case, HBO plans to make a documentary about it.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/07/usa-california-hbo-will-make-documentary-about-prop-8.html
USA, New Jersey: 60% Now Support Marriage Equality in State (Think Progress)
A new poll out of New Jersey shows strong support for marriage equality.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/07/usa-new-jersey-60-now-support-marriage-equality-in-state.html
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Upcoming Marriage Equality Events - Day of Decision. (Full Events List/Add Your Own Event: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html):
--USA, CA, San Diego: Jul 13-Jul 14, Lambda Legal at San Diego Pride. Details
--USA, CA, San Francisco: Jul 27-Jul 28, Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns, Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco, 10 AM-5 PM, 12-4 PM. Details
--USA, IL, Chicago: Aug 2, Equality IL First Friday Networking Social, Sidetrack, 6-8 PM. Details
--USA, MA, Provincetown: Jul 20, A Taste of Provincetown 2013, Town Hall, 6 PM. Details
--USA, MI, Lansing: Aug 24, Michigan Pride Committment Ceremony & Rally. 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, Tacoma: Jul 12, Equal Rights Washington at Tacoma Pride. Details
Know about a gay marriage-related event in your part of the world? Add it here: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html
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