Press Release: Ottumwa Forum to Discuss Marriage Equality in Iowa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2009
Contact Justin Uebelhor
515-288-4019 ext. 205
515-333-2525 cell
justin@oneiowa.org
Ottumwa Forum to Discuss Marriage Equality in Iowa
On April 3, 2009 the Iowa Supreme Court granted the freedom to marry to gay and lesbian couples in the state of Iowa. In the months since the ruling, hundreds of same-sex couples have married in the state. One Iowa, the statewide advocacy organization tasked with protecting this historic ruling, is hosting a series of public forums across the state designed to build public support for equality and share perspectives on the freedom to marry.
Ottumwa Marriage Equality Public Forum
Indian Hills Community College
Arts & Sciences/Efner Hall Complex Room 154
Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Welcome/Moderator
Emily Holley, One Iowa
Panelists
Rev. Elizabeth Colton
Ordained minister with the United Church of Christ
Ian Bartrum
Professor of Law at Drake University Law School
Tera Cunningham Erbst & Carey Erbst Cunningham
Married same-sex couple from Ottumwa. Tera and Carey are raising five children.
Sonya Hormann
Small Business Owner of S&J Printing in Ottumwa
With the Iowa legislative session set to begin in January, and a roster of anti-gay gubernatorial candidates pledging to take away these freedoms, the struggle to protect marriage equality has only just begun. At this critical juncture, One Iowa seeks to continue a civil conversation about the positive affect of marriage equality on Iowa communities. Panel participants typically represent various local perspectives: same-sex couples, parents of gays and lesbians, faith and community leaders, the legal community and local business leaders. The program includes introductory remarks from each panelist and a question and answer period.
Founded in 2005, One Iowa is the state’s largest LGBT advocacy organization, working for full equality for LGBT Iowans. More information can be found at www.oneiowa.org
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