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Details See All Events | Add Your Own Event Proposition 8 Trial Video Tapes May Be Released - in 2020 Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 Marriage Equality Events Today/Tomorrow: 2/3-2/4/12 Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 Catholic Church Funds Minnesota's Anti Gay Marriage Amendment Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 NJ: Governor Christie Thinks Voters Would Pass Gay Marriage Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 New Jersey Assembly Committee Passes Gay Marriage Bill 5-2 Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 More Marriage Equality News from Gayapolis.com Catholic Church Funds Minnesota's Anti Gay Marriage Amendment Feb 3rd, 2012 The Catholic Archdiocese of Minneapolis & St. Paul and the Catholic Dioceses of New Ulm contributed $700,000 last year to support an anti-gay Minnesota constitutional amendment. The church claims that money has not come from contributions it has received through its parishes, but from investment income. The constitutional amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman, effectively banning gay or lesbian... read_more HRC Asks Minnesota to Investigate the National Organization for Marriage's Financial Activity in State Feb 2nd, 2012 The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today released an analysis of campaign disclosure reports - made public today in Minnesota - that reveal the National Organization for Marriage has launched an unprecedented effort to avoid disclosing individual donors as required by law. Such secrecy once again reveals NOM is not a grassroots organization but serves the interest of a handful of wealthy... read_more Gay Rights Advocates Raise $1.2 Million to Fight Minnesota Gay Marriage Ban Jan 30th, 2012 The lead LGBT advocacy group opposing an amendment to Minnesota's state constitution barring gay marriage has raised $1.2 million for its campaign. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports the 2011 figures comprised donations from more than 5,100 pro-marriage equality individuals, including Minnesota Twins owner James Pohlad and Bruce Dayton, father of Minnesota governor and former senator Mark Dayton. Full Story from The... read_more MN: New Poll Shows Voters Closely Divided on Marriage Equality Jan 28th, 2012 Voters in Minnesota are divided on a proposed constitutional amendment which would define marriage as a heterosexual union. According to a Public Policy Polling survey released Friday, 48 percent of voters support the amendment while 44 percent are opposed. Eight percent said they were not sure. However, a large majority (71%) of respondents said the relationships of gay and lesbian couples should... read_more Minnesota Gay Groups Prepare to Fight Marriage Equality Ban Jan 27th, 2012 With nine months before Minnesota voters weigh in on a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, LGBT leaders and equality-minded politicians are preparing a defense. The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution Wednesday opposing the ballot initiative. Six of the seven council members sponsored the resolution, leading to easy passage. One member abstained from voting, saying, "It's not my issue." Meanwhile, a... read_more Minnesota: Appeals Court Breathes Life Back Into Gay Marriage Lawsuit Jan 23rd, 2012 A Minnesota appeals court today ruled that District Judge Mary Dufresne wrongfully dismissed a 2010 lawsuit brought by three gay couples when she rejected the couples' claims on the basis of Baker vs. Nelson, a 1971 Minnesota Supreme Court decision that said limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples does not violate the U.S. Constitution. The Star-Tribune reports: In the 15-page unpublished ruling, the... read_more Minnesota: Appeals Court Ruling Expected on Marriage Equality Lawsuit Jan 23rd, 2012 An appeals court is expected to make a ruling over a group's lawsuit claiming gay marriage should be legal in Minnesota. Back in March, a judge denied the group Marry Me Minnesota's request to legalize gay marriage. She said it did not violate the due process, equal protection, religious freedom or freedom of association rights for gay couples. Full Story from... read_more Eden Prairie, Minnesota City Council Says Yes to Domestic Partner Registry Jan 20th, 2012 A domestic partnership registry was approved by the Eden Prairie City Council Tuesday. The council OK'd a second reading of the ordinance by a 4-1 vote, with City Council Member Brad Aho voting against. Brad Weber, who brought his husband Ryan and their two children, was first to speak about a domestic partnership registry at the open podium before the City... read_more Minnesota Mormon Churches Urge Members to Join Marriage "Defense" (Joe.My.God) Jan 18th, 2012 Minnesota's Mormons were read a letter at church services this weekend in which they were urged to take part in the coming ballot campaign against same-sex marriage. Via Q Salt Lake: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints read a letter to all Minnesota wards on Sunday, Jan. 15 reminding church-goers that "the family is the fundamental unit of society"... read_more Minnesota Democrats File Bill to Cancel Vote on Gay Marriage Ban Jan 15th, 2012 DFL legislators in the Minnesota House introduced a bill during the legislative recess on Friday to repeal a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage from the 2012 ballot. The bill faces high hurdles as the Republicans still control the House. Here's text of the bill: H.F. No. 1885, as introduced - 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012) Posted on Jan 13, 2012 A bill for... read_more Former Minnesota News Anchor Emerges as Gay Marriage Foe Jan 10th, 2012 A former Minneapolis news anchor has become the face of the campaign for the anti-marriage equality amendment to the Minnesota constitution. Kalley King Yanta (pictured), who is also a veteran of the anti-abortion rights movement, is anchoring a series of videos for Minnesota for Marriage, a right-wing coalition backing the amendment, which goes before voters in November, The Washington Independent reports.... read_more Eagan, MN to Start Domestic Partner Registry Jan 7th, 2012 Eagan residents in domestic partnerships will soon be able to register their commitment with the city. The City Council voted Tuesday to establish a domestic partner registry for residents in mid-January. "It won't change significantly anybody's tax burdens, but it will offer a service that somebody requested," said Mayor Mike Maguire. Full Story from the Star Tribune Click here for gay... read_more Even After Adultery Scandal, New Senate Leader Won't Reconsider Gay Marriage Ban Dec 29th, 2011 Republicans in Minnesota's Senate have a new leader, but no change of heart when it comes to gay marriage. The newly elected Senate Majority Leader rejected Governor Mark Dayton's request to remove an anti-gay marriage constitutional amendment from the 2012 general election ballot. "Oh we didn't get into that," said Senjem, referring to the 11-hour closed door debate among Republican Senators... read_more Minnesota Gay Marriage Ban Tears Apart Families Dec 26th, 2011 In the 16 years since Eileen Scallen called to say she was bringing a girlfriend home for a school reunion, her five brothers and sisters -- all lifelong Catholics -- have grown used to having a gay sibling. Scallen had made a comfortable life for herself in San Francisco, and at 36 was a law professor. On a trip home to... read_more Gay Marriage Ban Test Minnesota Nice Dec 26th, 2011 This holiday season, Minnesotans in favor of same-sex marriage rights are being encouraged to talk politics and religion at the dinner table. Turning a popular American adage on its head, Minnesotans United for All Families released a "Holiday Conversation Starter" just before Thanksgiving that encouraged families to engage in a "conversation about why marriage matters with the people you see every... read_more Gay Marriage Ban Test Minnesota Nice Dec 26th, 2011 This holiday season, Minnesotans in favor of same-sex marriage rights are being encouraged to talk politics and religion at the dinner table. Turning a popular American adage on its head, Minnesotans United for All Families released a "Holiday Conversation Starter" just before Thanksgiving that encouraged families to engage in a "conversation about why marriage matters with the people you see every... read_more Minnesota Governor Accuses GOP of Hypocrisy on Gay Marriage Ban Dec 24th, 2011 Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (D) suggested that Republicans should abandon a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage in the aftermath of the controversy surrounding former Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch (R). Earlier this month, following rumors of an an alleged affair with a male Senate staffer who reported to Koch, "the Republican from Buffalo resigned her leadership post and announced she... read_more Gays to Minnesota Adulteress: We're Sorry Dec 22nd, 2011 The gay and lesbian community of Minnesota has issued a letter of apology to recently resigned Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch for ruining the institution of marriage and causing her to stray from her husband and engage in an "inappropriate relationship." "On behalf of all gays and lesbians living in Minnesota, I would like to wholeheartedly apologize for our community's successful... read_more Duluth, Minnesota City Council Opposes Gay Marriage Ban Dec 20th, 2011 The Duluth City Council has weighed in against a proposed constitutional amendment that would make same-sex marriage illegal in Minnesota. In passing a resolution Monday, Duluth became the first city in Minnesota to take a stand on the issue, which is slated for a statewide referendum vote in November. Several city councilors earlier were critical of the council taking up the matter,... read_more Minnesota Senate Leader and Marriage Equality Ban Proponent Caught in Affair Dec 19th, 2011 Republican State Senator Amy Koch resigns as Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate and announces she is not seeking reelection next year because of an "inappropriate relationship" with a male staff member. Koch, the proponent of all things Republican - like a constitutional amendment to ensure gays and lesbians can't marry - turns out to not be the best spokesperson for... read_more

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At Purple Unions, we take marriage equality seriously. As a gay couple who have been together since 1992, we know that gay and lesbian couples can and do form long-term, stable, supportive relationships, and we believe the institution of marriage and all the responsabilities and benefits that come with it should be opened up to committed gay and lesbian couples everywhere. To this end, we created Purple Unions as a place where gay and lesbian couples can find gay friendly wedding vendors to help them plan their perfect wedding day. Minnesota currently does not allow or recognize marriages between gay and lesbian couples, but the state does allow adoption by gay and lesbian couples. The GOP-led legislature voted in May 2011 to send a constitutional ban to Minnesota voters for the November 2012 election. We hope that you find these resources useful, and that you'll join us in the fight for marriage equality! --Scott & Mark, Purple Unions