Category Archives: GLBT

Next Up in the US Senate: Don't Ask Don't Tell

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Next Up in the US Senate: Don't Ask Don't Tell Message from Michael Mitchell of the National Stonewall Democrats This is it. Majority Leader Harry Reid just announced that he is moving forward with votes this evening on the National … Continue reading →

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Who Will Appoint Iowa’s Next Supreme Court Justices?

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Who Will Appoint Iowa’s Next Supreme Court Justices? by David VanThournoutOne of the questions facing members of the GLBT community and supporters of civil rights in Iowa is; Who will appoint three judges to the now vacant seats on the … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks To Iowa’s Justices

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Give Thanks To Iowa's Justices “We are firmly convinced the exclusion of gay and lesbian people from the institution of civil marriage does not substantially further any important governmental objective.”  ~ Varnum vs. Brien OneIowa.org This Thanksgiving, please join us … Continue reading →

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One Iowa to Host Free Public Forums on Marriage Equality

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Trish Nelson

One Iowa to Host Free Public Forums on Marriage Equality OneIowa.org Please join us at our first forum  Monday, January 4th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Central Middle School (901 Cedar St.) in MuscatineIt has been six months since … Continue reading →

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One Iowa To Hold Public Forums on Marriage Equality

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Trish Nelson

One Iowa To Hold Public Forums on Marriage Equality OneIowa.Org One Iowa will host a series of public forums to continue the statewide conversation about marriage equality.  Below is the schedule through December 2009.  To find out more, visit OneIowa.Org … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Don’t Let The Haters Bully Us re Gay Marriage!

Posted on April 9, 2009 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: Don't Let The Haters Bully Us re Gay Marriage! You've probably received a robocall from Iowa's former Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson about One Iowa's campaign to fight the lobbyists/haters who are trying to bully the Iowa legislature … Continue reading →

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Iowa Continues To Be A Leader In Guaranteeing Civil Rights

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Continues To Be A Leader In Guaranteeing Civil Rights Friends,We are at the forefront of history not only in Iowa but in the country. Please join me today in celebrating equal rights for all Iowans. Senator Mike Gronstal, Iowa … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supreme Court Declares Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Posted on April 3, 2009 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Supreme Court Declares Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional Dear Iowa, You Make Us Proud!According to the New York Times, Iowa has become just the third state in the nation to approve same-sex marriage.  The decision came down today when the … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Iowa: Statewide Events Aim to Make Gay Marriage a Reality

Posted on December 6, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Spotlight on Iowa: Statewide Events Aim to Make Gay Marriage a Reality One IowaIowa is poised to take the national spotlight this December! As the Varnum v. Brien case for marriage equality goes before the Iowa Supreme Court, join us … Continue reading →

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One Iowa Applauds Connecticut Marriage Decision, Awaits Iowa Oral Arguments

Posted on October 12, 2008 by bfialindathieman

One Iowa Applauds Connecticut Marriage Decision, Awaits Iowa Oral Arguments (DES MOINES) This week, One Iowa, the state's largest LGBT advocacy organization, applauded the ruling in Connecticut that clears the way for gay and lesbian couples to marry. One Iowa … Continue reading →

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