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FIRST ANNIVERSARY

This time last year, we were anticipating the possibility of marriage equality. Now, a year later, we are one of five states to fully realize the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples, and we're throwing a party!

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Ritual Cafe celebrates five years!

Submitted by jennifer on Sat, 2010-03-20 13:03

Stop by Ritual Cafe today and help celebrate five years with one of our community and downtown mainstays!

Program
4:00pm: Mary McAdams
4:30pm Brian Joens
5:00pm Dorothy Hecht
5:30pm epiphany
6:00pm The High Crest
6:30pm Thankful Dirt
7:00pm break
7:30pm Andy Fleming
8:00pm Aeon Gray
8:30pm Ortonville Circus
9:00pm Jim Reife
9:30pm Tubabu

Jene Newsome Speaks out on Discharge from Military Due to Iowa Marriage

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2010-03-19 12:30

Jene Newsome was discharged from the Air Force after local police officers informed military personnel of her Iowa marriage license. The ACLU has filed a complaint against the Rapid City Police Department for violating her privacy.

Jene spoke up yesterday on CNN's American Morning:

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Filling out the Census? Some Advice from Our Families Count!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2010-03-17 12:50

Some advice from the Our Families Count website for same-sex married couples:

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New York Fights Back! One Anti-Equality Legislator Down, Seven to Go

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2010-03-17 12:09

Fight Back New York claimed victory last night, defeating anti-equality legislator Hiram Monserrate in favor of pro-marriage equality candidate José Peralta.

Fight Back New York is a state PAC dedicated to challenging anti-equality legislators that stood in the way of marriage equality in the Empire State.

From the Advocate:

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EXTREME RIGHT WATCH: Hurley's cruel comparison

Submitted by jennifer on Tue, 2010-03-16 10:59

In a sensitively-worded press release about the alarming rates of HIV and syphilis rates in gay men, the CDC last week reaffirmed its commitment to lowering STD rates and heightening awareness in the gay community. The CDC points to continuing stigma and homophobia as barriers to their goal.