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Monday, March 31, 2014

Marriage Equality Round-Up 3/31/14

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Today's Stories To see today's individual stories, use the links below:
Marriage Equality Round-Up 3/31/14
Various

--Malta's civil unions bill likely to pass soon
--Mexico City's marriage equality sparks a Latin American revolution
--Ricky Gervais: "You can't take equality 'too far."
--Our Gay Wedding: The Musical tonight in the UK
--Gay wedding on Days of Our Lives
--Mozilla says "we support marriage equality"
--5 Year anniversary in IA
--NY rally at anti gay church
--OK/UT fight centers on kids
--WY Equality holds Laramie marriage equality panel
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Seriously?
Various

--Your Gayness Can Be Cured
--I'm Totally in Love With Putin's Anti Gayness
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Matt Baume's Marriage News Watch
AFER

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has good news and bad news marriage in Michigan. One Missouri lawmaker is taking a stand for equality.
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China: Gay Man Sues Government for Recognition of Marriage Equality Group
Towleroad.com

After China denied his application to register his group, Same-Sex Love Assistance Network, as an NGO, a gay man has decided to sue.
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Vietnam: 33.7% Support Marriage Equality
Gay Star News

There's a new poll out on Vietnamese support for marriage equality.
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USA: How The "Duck Dynasty" Stars' Homophobia Destroyed Their Brand
Queerty

Before December of 2013, Duck Dynasty was a network's dream: an inoffensive, semi-scripted reality program that received little attention outside of its core audience but still attracted millions of viewers.
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USA, Virginia: New Poll Says Marriage Equality Support at 50%
The Richmond Times Dispatch

A new poll shows that half of Virginians support marriage equality.
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Upcoming Events Upcoming Marriage Equality Events (Full Events List/Add Your Own Event: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html):

  • Canada, ON, Toronto: Jun 25-Jun 27, ILGA World Conference 2014. Details
  • Curacao, Willemstad: Apr 30-May 4, South Caribbean Pride 2014. Details
  • Ireland, Dublin: Jun 15, Big Gay Sing, Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Details
  • Mexico, Mexico City: Apr 26, NoH8 Photo Shoot, Reforma 222. Details
  • USA, AR, Little Rock: Apr 17, Marriage Equality hearing in State Court. Details
  • USA, CA, Los Angeles: Aug 21, Los Angeles Equality Awards Kickoff Party 2, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 6 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, Los Angeles: Sep 15, Marriage Equality USA Gala and Awards. Details
  • USA, CA, Los Angeles: Sep 20, Los Angeles Equality Awards , Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 6 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, Los Angeles: Sep 20, Los Angeles Equality Awards Kickoff Party, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 6 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, Palm Springs: Aug 10, Palm Springs Equality Awards Kickoff Party, Rivieria Resort and Spa, 6 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, Palm Springs: Sep 14, Palm Springs Equality Awards Kickoff Party 2, Rivieria Resort and Spa, 6 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, Palm Springs: Oct 18, Palm Springs Equality Awards, Riviera Resort, 6 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, San Diego: Mar 29, Transgender Overpass Light Brigade Action & Social, 7:30 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, San Diego: Apr 6, San Diego Equality Awards Kickoff Party 2, W Hotel, 6-8 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, San Diego: Apr 8, SAME Membership Meeting, 3620 30th Street, 6:30-8:30 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, San Diego: May 3, San Diego Equality Awards, The Prado, Balboa Park, 6 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, San Francisco: Mar 21-Apr 27, Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, New Conservatory Theatre. Details
  • USA, CA, San Francisco: Apr 12, San Francisco Equality Awards , Palace Hotel, 6 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, San Francisco: May 2, Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, Gallo Center for the Arts. Details
  • USA, CA, San Francisco: May 3, Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno. Details
  • USA, CA, San Francisco: May 9, Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, Center for the Arts. Details
  • USA, CA, San Francisco: May 28, Marriage Equality USA Gala and Awards, Chambers Eat + Drink, 6-8:30 PM. Details
  • USA, CA, San Francisco: Jul 20, Join Team NOH8 at AIDS Walk San Francisco 2014, AIDS Walk in Golden Gate Park. Details
  • USA, CO, Denver: Apr 4, Filings Due in OK Marriage Equality Case, U.S. Court of Appeals - 10th Circuit. Details
  • USA, CO, Denver: Apr 10, Hearing in UT Marriage Equality Case, U.S. Court of Appeals - 10th Circuit. Details
  • USA, CO, Denver: Apr 17, Hearing in OK Marriage Equality Case, U.S. Court of Appeals - 10th Circuit. Details
  • USA, CO, Denver: Apr 27, Same Love Same Rights Gay/Lesbian Wedding Expo, The Curtis. Details
  • USA, DC, Washington: Dec 4-Dec 7, LGBT Leaders 2014. Details
  • USA, FL, Gainesville: May 3, 2013 Greate Gainesville Gala, TBA, 7 PM. Details
  • USA, FL, Online: Apr 24, Equality Florida Tele-Tpwn Hall for Marriage Equality, 6:30 PM. Details
  • USA, FL, St. Petersburg: May 3, 2013 Greater St. Petersburg Gala, TBA, 7 PM. Details
  • USA, IL, Canton: May 17-May 19, "8" The Play Reading, Many Lights Stage Productions. Details
  • USA, IL, Chicago: Apr 4, Equality IL First Friday Networking Social, Sidetrack, 6-8 PM. Details
  • USA, KS, Topeka: Apr 11, NoH8 Photo Shoot, Equality House. Details
  • USA, LA, New Orleans: Apr 5, NoH8 Photo Shoot, Ring of Honor. Details
  • USA, MD, Rockville: May 4, Same Love Same Rights Gay/Lesbian Wedding Expo, Crowne Plaza Rockville. Details
  • USA, ME, Portland: Apr 6, Same Love Same Rights Gay/Lesbian Wedding Expo, Italian Heritage Center. Details
  • USA, NY, Albany: Apr 29, LGBT Equality & Justice Day, State Capitol Bldg, 9 AM-5 PM. Details
  • USA, NY, New York: May 18, Join Team NOH8 at AIDS Walk New York 2014, AIDS Walk in Central Park. Details
  • USA, NY, New York: May 19, Marriage Equality USA Gala and Awards. Details
  • USA, OK, Tulsa: Apr 13, NoH8 Photo Shoot, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Details
  • USA, OR, Portland: Apr 23, Marriage Equality Lawsuit Hearing, U.S. District Court . Details
  • USA, OR, Portland: Jul 17, Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon, Oregon Convention Center. Details
  • USA, OR, Portland: Oct 10, IGNITE!. Details
  • USA, OR, Statewide: Jun 19, Bites for Rights. Details
  • USA, PA, Philadelphia: May 1-May 4, Equality Forum 2014. Details
  • USA, PA, Philadelphia: May 28, Marriage Equality Lwssuit Hearing. Details
  • USA, RI, Providence: Aug 3, Same Love Same Rights Gay/Lesbian Wedding Expo, Providence Marriott Downtown. Details
  • USA, VA, Richmond: Mar 28, Defendants' Marriage Equality Briefs Due, Fourth Circuit. Details
  • USA, VA, Richmond: Apr 11, Plaintiffs' Marriage Equality Briefs Due, Fourth Circuit. Details
  • USA, VA, Richmond: May 13, Marriage Equality Case Oral Arguments (tentative), Fourth Circuit. Details
  • USA, WA, Seattle: May 8, Same Love Same Rights Gay/Lesbian Wedding Expo, Crowne Plaza Hotel Seattle. Details
  • USA, WI, Madison: Aug 25, Marriage Equality Lawsuit Trial. Details
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