Category Archives: GLBT

UIowa Takes Steps Against Gay-bashing

Posted on October 5, 2008 by bfialindathieman

UIowa Takes Steps Against Gay-bashing The Daily Iowan Editorial BoardFor a long time, the UI has prided itself on providing a progressive, inclusive community for all. . . . When a gay-bashing remark was discovered in a men's North Hall … Continue reading →

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Gay, Transgender Ordinance Headed to Vote in Burlington

Posted on October 3, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Gay, Transgender Ordinance Headed to Vote in Burlington by Jeff Abell, The Hawk Eye“In order to be progressive, we need to have [specific forms of discrimination listed] in our code.”–Bev Hunter, Burlington's human resource directorDespite being safeguarded under Iowa law, … Continue reading →

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Join One Iowa at Pride this month!

Posted on June 5, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Join One Iowa at Pride this month! By One IowaVolunteer, stop by our booth, join us for Happy Hour, or attend a lecture. Celebrate Pride in June! One Iowa/Capital City Pride Lecture: Marriage Equality – June 7 – 1:00 PM … Continue reading →

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Announcing “FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO”

Posted on March 6, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Announcing “FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO”A Documentary Film by Daniel Karslake By PCCI Does God really condemn loving homosexual relationships? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? The provocative, entertaining documentary, “For the Bible Tells Me So”, addresses these … Continue reading →

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Stand Up for Iowa Democrats

Posted on January 24, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Stand Up for Iowa Democrats By National Stonewall Democrats Dear Democrat, You know that the Iowa Democratic Party was one of the first states in the nation to support the freedom of same-sex couples to marry. Since that time, over … Continue reading →

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Progress Toward Equality

Posted on October 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Progress Toward Equality By Ed Fallon Dear Friends,“Defenders of marriage:  defending the institution against people . . . who want to get married.” – Roy ZimmermanThe above line is from a song written in 1998.  That was the year the … Continue reading →

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*Iowa Equality Ball 2007*

Posted on June 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

*Iowa Equality Ball 2007* By Christina Butts Dear Member, It's Pride month, and you know what that means – One Iowa's 2nd Annual Equality Ball! In honor of the monumental legislation recently passed, this year's theme is “We The People.” … Continue reading →

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Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update

Posted on June 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update By Caroline VernonThis Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, legislators and activists from various organizations across Iowa will come together for the first DFA-Iowa Networking Summit. We will be gathering at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Establishing Our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date!

Posted on May 16, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date! By Caroline Vernon On Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, activists and legislators from across the state will converge on Iowa City for our first 2007 Democracy for Iowa Organizing Summit.  We … Continue reading →

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Action Needed on Civil Rights Bill in Iowa House

Posted on April 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Action Needed on Civil Rights Bill in Iowa House Janelle Rettig Friends,   SF 427, the civil rights bill, is in trouble in the Iowa House.  The bill would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state civil rights … Continue reading →

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