http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents Together We Are One Iowa Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:54:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Stonewall: LGBT Rights 40 Years After the Riots Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, widely considered the birth of the modern gay rights movement. As we commemorate the anniversary, it's time to reflect on the last 40 years of gay rights advocacy. Social acceptance of LGBT Americans has grown ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/07/stonewall-lgbt-rights-40-years-after-the-riots/ From the Today's Des Moines Register: Today's Inbox: Protect the rights of all people A rose for the two young men who were canvassing Altoona Monday evening with the petition in support of the Supreme Court decision that recognized the rights of all Iowans to marry. It is young people like these, who ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/06/one-iowa-canvassers-recieve-a-rose-in-the-des-moines-register/ June 17, 2009       www.oneiowa.org Breaking: Obama to offer benefits to gay partners of federal employees Capital City Pride Success! Thanks to the many One Iowa volunteers who made Capital City Pride weekend a tremendous success! With your help, we gathered thousands of signatures to support marriage equality and made our ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/06/june-17-this-week-pride-success-and-deaces-warning/ Pride PhonebankWith opponents of equality working hard to undermine the Iowa Supreme Court's decision to treat all Iowans fairly, it's more important than ever that we identify and activate Iowans that support the freedom to marry for committed gay and lesbian couples. We need your help NOW to make sure this ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/06/one-iowa-pride-month-phonebank-sign-up-now/ June 10, 2009         www.oneiowa.org One Iowa Celebrates Pride Month June is the month that our community and supporters show their pride and we celebrate with the joy of knowing that the freedom to marry is now available to committed gay and lesbian couples in Iowa. This month is a chance to celebrate ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/06/weekly-word-this-week-pride-month-and-the-power-of-grassroots/ June 3, 2009         www.oneiowa.org Pride Ride Rescheduled: See Below for New Date and to Register! A Justice for All – Judge Sonia Sotomayor This week, we ask you to take action on President Obama's Supreme Court Nominee. One Iowa is proud to join with civil rights groups across the state ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/06/june-3-2009-this-week-support-sotomayor-maddow-exposes-iowa-extremists/ May 27, 2009         www.oneiowa.org California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 8 Progressive Groups in California vow to continue the fight! Yesterday, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, which denies gay and lesbian couples access to marriage in California. Pro-equality groups have pledged to continue the fight for marriage equality in ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/06/may-27-2009-this-week-prop-8-upheld-howard-dean-in-iowa/ In response to the California Supreme Court Decision upholding Proposition 8, Carolyn Jenison, Executive Director of One Iowa released the following statement: "Today's ruling in California is heartbreaking for committed and loving same sex couples who want to marry. Banning same-sex couples from marriage is unfair. We are relieved the ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/05/statement-on-ca-supreme-court-upholding-prop-8/ Howard Dean to headline One Iowa reception! Gov. Dean to join us in honoring Senator Mike Gronstal and Speaker Pat Murphy Protect the Freedom to Marry in Iowa with Special Guest Governor Howard Dean. Join us to honor Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal and House Speaker Pat Murphy for their ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/05/purchase-your-tickets-for-howard-dean-today/ May 20, 2009         www.oneiowa.org Join One Iowa for PRIDE RIDE 2009! Proceeds for annual ride benefit One Iowa and the LGBT Community Center of Central Iowa. Join us for Pride Ride 2009, as we gear up for equality! This year's event is all the more special considering gay and lesbian ... http://www.oneiowa.org/web/newsEvents/2009/05/635/