Gay Marriage Watch 8/12/13

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:
No One Wants to Be Called a Bigot (The Advocate)
"I'm not a bigot," many people are saying these days, as the same-sex marriage debate reverberates nationwide. "Please don't label me like that. I just don't want others changing the nature of my marriage as the union of a man and a woman. Call the gay connection something else, but don't meddle with the most important role in my life."
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/08/no-one-wants-to-be-called-a-bigot.html
Australia: Marriage Equality Updates (Pink News)
With a new Prime Minister and upcoming elections, the marriage equality news is flying fast and furious in Australia.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/08/australia-marriage-equality-updates.html
Germany: Evangelical Church Hosts First Gay Wedding (Gay Star News)
In a first for Germany, a gay couple was married in an evangelical church, though the marriage will not be recognized by the German government.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/08/germany-evangelical-church-hosts-first-gay-wedding.html
Haiti: Gay Wedding Attacked By Angry Mob (Gay Web Source)
A gay couple's wedding in Haiti was attacked by a homophobic mob.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/08/haiti-gay-wedding-attacked-by-angry-mob.html
USA, Colorado: Father of Transgender Teen to Push for Marriage Equality (LGBTQ Nation)
The father of a 6 year old transgender child in Colorado will push for a marriage equality initiative in the state.
http://purpleunions.com/blog/2013/08/usa-colorado-father-of-transgender-teen-to-push-for-marriage-equality.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):
--Australia, QLD, Brisbane: Aug 17, Rally for Marriage Equality, Queens Park, 1 PM. Details
--Australia, QLD, Townsville: Aug 17, Rally for Marriage Equality, Central Park, 1 PM. Details
--Australia, VIC, Melbourne: Aug 17, Rally for Marriage Equality, State Library, 1 PM. Details
--Czech Republic, Prague: Aug 18, NoH8 Photo Shoot, Mamaison Hotel Riverside, 5-8 PM. Details
--Denmark, Copenhagen: Aug 25, NoH8 Photo Shoot, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3-5 PM. Details
--USA, MI, Lansing: Aug 24, Michigan Pride Committment Ceremony & Rally. 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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