Sunday, April 5, 2009
Iowa Decency - New York Times Editorial
Check out the Editorial by the New York Times regarding the Iowa Marriage case.
Friday, April 3, 2009
IPN PROUD OF IOWA SUPREME COURT DECISION
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ryan Roemerman, Executive Director, Iowa Pride Network, 515-243-1110
IOWA PRIDE NETWORK PROUD OF IOWA SUPREME COURT DECISION
Decision enhances organization’s vision of a state that embraces LGBT citizens
Des Moines, IA – April 3, 2009 – In a unanimous decision, the Iowa Supreme Court today held that the statute limiting civil marriage to only heterosexual couples violates the equal protection clause of the Iowa Constitution.
“This ruling is historic for Iowa and the nation and speaks boldly about true equality,” stated Ryan Roemerman, Executive Director of Iowa Pride Network, a statewide advocacy organization for LGBT students. “This ruling advances our vision of creating a state that embraces its LGBT citizens. It shows that marriage equality is not just an Iowa value—it’s an American value.”
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ryan Roemerman, Executive Director, Iowa Pride Network, 515-243-1110
IOWA PRIDE NETWORK PROUD OF IOWA SUPREME COURT DECISION
Decision enhances organization’s vision of a state that embraces LGBT citizens
Des Moines, IA – April 3, 2009 – In a unanimous decision, the Iowa Supreme Court today held that the statute limiting civil marriage to only heterosexual couples violates the equal protection clause of the Iowa Constitution.
“This ruling is historic for Iowa and the nation and speaks boldly about true equality,” stated Ryan Roemerman, Executive Director of Iowa Pride Network, a statewide advocacy organization for LGBT students. “This ruling advances our vision of creating a state that embraces its LGBT citizens. It shows that marriage equality is not just an Iowa value—it’s an American value.”
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Eve of Equality-Gay-Marriage May Become Legal
Decision day is finally here! The Iowa Supreme Court will announce TOMORROW morning whether committed gay and lesbian couples will win the freedom to marry in Iowa.
Join us for historic "Decision Day" rallies in locations near you! (Click Here for updates from One Iowa) Iowa Pride Network is a partner with One Iowa, the group fighting for marriage equality in Iowa. We have worked together to increase LGBT rights in our state.
Tonight is the eve of one of the most historic decisions in Iowa's history. We are excited about the possibilities that this decision may bring. Regardless of the outcome, will continue our work to secure equality for all Iowa’s LGBT citizens.
Decision Day Rallies - Hosted by One Iowa, co-sponsored by Iowa Pride Network
Des Moines
Western Gateway Park
5:30pm
13th Street between Grand and Locust
Iowa City
University of Iowa Pentacrest
5:30pm
Clinton and Iowa Avenue
Council Bluffs
Playland Park
5:30pm
2 North 40th Street
Quad Cities
Davenport Unitarian Church
5:30pm
3707 Eastern Avenue
Cedar Falls
University Of Northern Iowa Maucker Union
5:30pm
Ames
Iowa State University - Free Speech Zone by the Hub
5:30pm
Additional locations may be added, Click Here for more information
Co-Sponsors Include:
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Iowa Pride Network, Iowa Planned Parenthood Affiliate League, ACLU of Iowa, I'M for Iowa, Marriage Equality USA - Iowa Chapter, Iowa Planned Parenthood Affiliate League, PFLAG National, AIDS Project of Central Iowa, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Lambda Legal, Interfaith Alliance of Iowa
Join us for historic "Decision Day" rallies in locations near you! (Click Here for updates from One Iowa) Iowa Pride Network is a partner with One Iowa, the group fighting for marriage equality in Iowa. We have worked together to increase LGBT rights in our state.
Tonight is the eve of one of the most historic decisions in Iowa's history. We are excited about the possibilities that this decision may bring. Regardless of the outcome, will continue our work to secure equality for all Iowa’s LGBT citizens.
Decision Day Rallies - Hosted by One Iowa, co-sponsored by Iowa Pride Network
Des Moines
Western Gateway Park
5:30pm
13th Street between Grand and Locust
Iowa City
University of Iowa Pentacrest
5:30pm
Clinton and Iowa Avenue
Council Bluffs
Playland Park
5:30pm
2 North 40th Street
Quad Cities
Davenport Unitarian Church
5:30pm
3707 Eastern Avenue
Cedar Falls
University Of Northern Iowa Maucker Union
5:30pm
Ames
Iowa State University - Free Speech Zone by the Hub
5:30pm
Additional locations may be added, Click Here for more information
Co-Sponsors Include:
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Iowa Pride Network, Iowa Planned Parenthood Affiliate League, ACLU of Iowa, I'M for Iowa, Marriage Equality USA - Iowa Chapter, Iowa Planned Parenthood Affiliate League, PFLAG National, AIDS Project of Central Iowa, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Lambda Legal, Interfaith Alliance of Iowa
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