Downtown Salt Lake City today...

[malkin]

A Google images search for "salt lake city clerk's office" yields images reminiscent of the ending montage of Love, Actually!

[TrekDianna]

Wondeful! We were going to wait since it will be on the ballot for Oregon next year, but we are heading up to WA tomorrow :) After tomorrow we will be federally recognized.

[malkin]

Congratulations, Best Wishes, happy holidays, and Everything!!

[Trek420]

What she said!

[thekarens]

Congrats! If it happens here in Texas before we die we may take the plunge. After almost 14 years we already feel like an old married couple.

[BikeDutchess]

It's been an amazing few days here - I think I finally saw pigs fly! So happy that several of our dear friends were finally able to tie the knot.

[OakLeaf]

What Malkin said. Great big smiles!

[marni]

Utah and New Mexico. Will wonders never cease? Nice Solstice/Christmas/Holiday present from the powers that be.

[rebeccaC]

congrats dianna!!!!

there is something about a gay marriage license with Provo, Utah on it that makes me :)

[smilingcat]

love it!! And happy for all those who got married today!! What a wonderful holiday gift. And wish everyone many more in years to come.

[BikeDutchess]

rebeccaC - actually the Utah County Clerk is refusing to abide by the ruling so far. No smiles in Provo yet. Hope he gets slammed for contempt of court.

[rebeccaC]

rebeccaC - actually the Utah County Clerk is refusing to abide by the ruling so far. No smiles in Provo yet. Hope he gets slammed for contempt of court.

yeah...hopefully the federal judge that ruled on it will do that even if the 10th circuit gives a stay.

with my smile attached to any license given in Utah. :)

edit: today the 10th circuit denied the states request for a temporary stay and to halt the weddings!

[Trek420]

yeah...hopefully the federal judge that ruled on it will do that even if the 10th circuit gives a stay.

with my smile attached to any license given in Utah. :)

Look at the smile on this sheriff! Congratulations, Utah!

http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2013/12/24/business/24UTAH1.html

It's hungry work marrying all those couples and so we have: Boy Scouts.pizza.Utah county clerks. That is all.

http://www.thegailygrind.com/2013/12/23/boy-scouts-delivering-pizza-utah-county-clerks-skipped-lunches-process-gay-marriages-will-make-day/

[rebeccaC]

Look at the smile on this sheriff! Congratulations, Utah!

http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2013/12/24/business/24UTAH1.html

It's hungry work marrying all those couples and so we have: Boy Scouts.pizza.Utah county clerks. That is all.

http://www.thegailygrind.com/2013/12/23/boy-scouts-delivering-pizza-utah-county-clerks-skipped-lunches-process-gay-marriages-will-make-day/

:)……especially luv the boy scout and the wonderful happy couple photos!!!!!!

[TrekDianna]

Thanks, everyone. We did it (got married) today in Vancouver, WA. We are now federally recognized as married. That brings a huge relief on what rights we now have federally (I am a veteran).

[OakLeaf]

Congratulations!!!!


..... and the 10th Circuit denied the stay this evening ....

[BikeDutchess]

Congratulations, TrekDiana!

Re: the 10th Circuit Court denial, NBC reported (http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/24/22038630-utah-headed-to-supreme-court-after-appeals-court-refuses-to-stop-same-sex-weddings?lite):


The appeals judges, Robert E. Bacharach and Jerome A. Holmes, fast-tracked Utah's appeal, but they said they wouldn't stop the marriages in the meantime, writing that the state would have a tough time proving that letting the marriages go ahead would cause "irreparable harm" or that it had a good shot at winning its appeal.

Someone told me that fast-tracking the appeal could mean it will be heard in a matter of weeks, rather than months.

[rebeccaC]

Congratulations, TrekDiana!

Re: the 10th Circuit Court denial, NBC reported (http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/24/22038630-utah-headed-to-supreme-court-after-appeals-court-refuses-to-stop-same-sex-weddings?lite):



Someone told me that fast-tracking the appeal could mean it will be heard in a matter of weeks, rather than months.

A short time for the 10th should be a few months with no party asking for an extension and then the time for oral augments and the written decisions. Thankfully the request for a stay to the Supreme Court can be decided by Sotomayor who is the Justice assigned to the 10th.

[Pax]

Thanks, everyone. We did it (got married) today in Vancouver, WA. We are now federally recognized as married. That brings a huge relief on what rights we now have federally (I am a veteran).

So, so happy for you!!!

[thekarens]

Thanks, everyone. We did it (got married) today in Vancouver, WA. We are now federally recognized as married. That brings a huge relief on what rights we now have federally (I am a veteran).

Big congrats!!

[malkin]

rebeccaC - actually the Utah County Clerk is refusing to abide by the ruling so far. No smiles in Provo yet. Hope he gets slammed for contempt of court.

The governor finally quit whining about 'chaos' and advised all the counties to comply with the ruling.

[thekarens]

Let's see if they actual do. I'll be surprised.

[Trek420]

Congrats, TrekDianna & Mrs TrekDianna

[malkin]

I just read that all counties in Utah will be issuing marriage licenses to all eligible applicants.
Piute County isn't, but that is because the clerk is out of town.

[TrekDianna]

Thanks everyone. It's so nice to be federally recognized. I am so happy for the people of Utah (and all the other states).

[Pax]

Thanks everyone. It's so nice to be federally recognized. I am so happy for the people of Utah (and all the other states).

We're right behind you, it's legal here in IL on June 1st.

[Trek420]

The governor finally quit whining about 'chaos' and advised all the counties to comply with the ruling.

Chaos, it's chaos I tell you! Committed couple marrying, taking their cycling honeymoon in Utah, staying at Red Rock , hiking in our parks uhm, hmmm, never mind. Marry on!

[thekarens]

I wish this forum had a "like" button. There's so much to like in this thread.

[malkin]

Chaos, it's chaos I tell you! Committed couple marrying, taking their cycling honeymoon in Utah, staying at Red Rock , hiking in our parks uhm, hmmm, never mind. Marry on!

lol!

Remember that this is a state that just finished arguing that 'traditional marriage promotes responsible procreation,' so it is small wonder that it might take a good while to follow your line of reasoning.

[Trek420]

lol!

Remember that this is a state that just finished arguing that 'traditional marriage promotes responsible procreation,' so it is small wonder that it might take a good while to follow your line of reasoning.

very happy to see progress. :) yes, it'll be a long conversation. And now back to cycling, chocolate and beer.

[smilingcat]

Nope I can't forgive. I've got a memory like an elephant. I'm just relishing the mounting losses at the court. Prop 8 made my life bit of a you know what at work with some of my religious co-workers. I told my GM not to pursue the matter with my co-workers. I HAD TO TAKE CARE OF IT MYSELF. So I'm very much enjoying all this bru-ha-ha.

Someone close told me "So awful in what is happening in Utah with the chaos..." R---eee---aaa---l--y. yawn. evil laugh. Conversation went straight down the drain.

So when is Utah county clerk going on an extended vacay?? Piute county clerk is on vacay so marriage licenses are not being issued.

[Trek420]

Nope I can't forgive. I've got a memory like an elephant. I'm just relishing the mounting losses at the court. Prop 8 made my life bit of a you know what at work with some of my religious co-workers. I told my GM not to pursue the matter with my co-workers. I HAD TO TAKE CARE OF IT MYSELF. So I'm very much enjoying all this bru-ha-ha.

Someone close told me "So awful in what is happening in Utah with the chaos..." R---eee---aaa---l--y. yawn. evil laugh. Conversation went straight down the drain.

So when is Utah county clerk going on an extended vacay?? Piute county clerk is on vacay so marriage licenses are not being issued.

Yeah, it kinda was tough when our marriage was on verge of being voided by prop 8. I don't recommend this but I think it made us stronger. So I'm enjoying the chaos.

We got to watch the lawyers arguing the prop 8 case in San Francisco Federal court before it went to the Supremes. They were/are brilliant, like verbal chess or tennis. If you get a chance to see "8, the play" live or watch online, do.

I got my own miniature prop 8 trial over my unemployment bennies which was fun, if you think law is fun.

All counties now issuing licenses! Maybe they hired temps while clerks take a vacay? :p Congratulations, Utah!

http://equalityontrial.com/2013/12/27/utah-counties-now-issuing-marriage-licenses-sex-couples/

[malkin]

Regarding Piute County, what does it mean to be out of town, when you live in a county where there really aren't any towns?

[rebeccaC]

Nope I can't forgive.

When I saw the LDS Church succeeding in getting California's Proposition 8 on the ballot and then the way they funded getting it passed, I couldn’t think of a stronger example of the need for separation of church and state.

Had a good conversation with some friends one night about teen homelessness and suicide in Utah and parents abandoning said teens for homophobic reason’s given to them by the LDS in their churches through anti-gay video’s, letters read from the churches leaders and strong fundraising for initiatives like Prop 8. If they could only see compassion and caring becoming real when they recognize a shared humanity instead of the condemnation that leads to their fear.
As I already wrote a marriage license with Provo, Utah on it makes a huge smile go across my face…and prayers for the forgiveness that leads to everyone opening their hearts!…..that's a good personal practice in any case :)

[Trek420]

Congrats! If it happens here in Texas before we die we may take the plunge. After almost 14 years we already feel like an old married couple.

I dunno. Judging from the news I would not be surprised if Texas moves forward soon. If I were a Texan I'd start looking for the perfect dresses, register on TE ... ;) :D

[thekarens]

I dunno. Judging from the news I would not be surprised if Texas moves forward soon. If I were a Texan I'd start looking for the perfect dresses, register on TE ... ;) :D

Maybe a suit....hell will freeze over before I wear a dress :-) Karen (my partner) looks damn good in one though ;)

[macski]

This thread gave me the biggest, happiest smile I've had in a long time :):) Congrats to all who have married (and to all those who hope to, I wish you well).

I live in the Australian Capital Territory where gay marriage was legal for about 6 days before the law was overturned by the High Court of Australia (equivalent roughly to your Supreme). It was wonderful for a few days to see the photos of the happy couples in the newspaper but very sad that their marriages now have no legal standing.

[malkin]

Maybe a suit....hell will freeze over before I wear a dress :-) Karen (my partner) looks damn good in one though ;)

I thought the wedding attire was pretty fun in its wild diversity. I especially liked the photo of the woman in a wedding gown embracing the woman in a black hoodie. Since it was so close to Christmas, I had a giggle about "...Don we now our gay apparel..." For the occasion, what else could anyone dream of wearing?!

[Trek420]

For the occasion, what else could anyone dream of wearing?!

We wore t-shirts and jeans. Everyone wore jeans; minister, our witness. We'd been on the way to Lowe's to get a ladder when the minister called and said "I can fit you in between 3-5pm if you can get over here". Married in our church during the window before prop 8.

Maybe a do over because Knott looks fantastic in a dress. In anything really :)

[TrekDianna]

It really is an amazing thing. I just want to keep checking the marriage certificate to see that it's real and legal.

[rebeccaC]

It really is an amazing thing. I just want to keep checking the marriage certificate to see that it's real and legal.

:)……

[thekarens]

It really is an amazing thing. I just want to keep checking the marriage certificate to see that it's real and legal.

That's so awesome :-)

[malkin]

So the state has stopped talking about 'responsible procreation;' in fact, they aren't talking about procreation at all anymore.


http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57348101-78/marriage-state-sex-court.html.csp

[Trek420]

it really is an amazing thing. I just want to keep checking the marriage certificate to see that it's real and legal.

:) :D :p

[Trek420]

So the state has stopped talking about 'responsible procreation;' in fact, they aren't talking about procreation at all anymore.


http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57348101-78/marriage-state-sex-court.html.csp

To couples married in Utah from one of the couples married in CA before prop 8; keep calm, you're still married. You get the thrill of filing taxes jointly, shopping for a tandem .... it'll all work out in the lower courts there I think.

And to those in Utah who were planning to get married today don't worry. There's CA and WA which have great cycling and food, just sayin' and however many other states we're up to and soon Illinois I think? I've lost track. Think it's 17 and I can never remember it that's with or without DC.

Humorous link follows:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAXxNSb8X1w

[rebeccaC]

To couples married in Utah from one of the couples married in CA before prop 8; keep calm, you're still married. You get the thrill of filing taxes jointly, shopping for a tandem .... it'll all work out in the lower courts there I think.

And to those in Utah who were planning to get married today don't worry. There's CA and WA which have great cycling and food, just sayin' and however many other states we're up to and soon Illinois I think? I've lost track. Think it's 17 and I can never remember it that's with or without DC.

Humorous link follows:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAXxNSb8X1w

I saw them at the Acme Comedy Theatre when they did a show here in LA….funny stuff :)

Wondering why Sotomayor let it go to the entire court????….You know the Utah attorney general will challenge the validity of the licenses granted but hopefully the 10th circuit will resolve the issue of the stay in our favor to make that a non-issue soon. The marriages are official for Federal issues regardless of what the state does.

YES come to Ca….and if Los Angeles I'll photograph their wedding gratis and with a :)

[rebeccaC]

Oklahoma's gay marriage ban was also ruled unconstitutional by another federal judge. He did order a stay until the 10th circuit hears the case. I think Kansas is the last state in the 10th still with a ban. What a nice change from when a lot of the bans took place in the early to mid 2000's.

[thekarens]

Oklahoma's gay marriage ban was also ruled unconstitutional by another federal judge. He did order a stay until the 10th circuit hears the case. I think Kansas is the last state in the 10th still with a ban. What a nice change from when a lot of the bans took place in the early to mid 2000's.

I was just reading that story. Things really seem to be rolling.

[Pax]

I'm thrilled with all the new states coming on board, but having been out since the 70's history tells me to buckle in for the backlash.

[rebeccaC]

I'm thrilled with all the new states coming on board, but having been out since the 70's history tells me to buckle in for the backlash.
Even with the shift in public opinion and growing acceptance there are those who have heard nothing but how intrinsically morally evil it is during the attempts for the state constitutional bans and now in their churches, communities and from their politicians. Unfortunately, even with positive judicial rulings, we will still hear how gay marriage is a threat to children, family, heterosexual marriage, faith and freedom from those whose intolerance is greater than their caring/compassion. I put my faith and hope in generational changing attitudes. In looking at other civil rights movements I see developments in society and culture mattering more than those in jurisprudence.

I do see one large positive with the judicial rulings that have come out in the recent past. I was in my late teens when the state constitutional bans started. I’m just glad other teens don’t have to deal with those feelings mixed in with understanding their sexuality.

[skhill]

Even here in KY, there's a pair of cases headed to the courts right now. Utah (and now Oklahoma) have given folks hope!

But have y'all heard the news from Nigeria? There was an appalling story on NPR last night about the situation there.

[rebeccaC]

Even here in KY, there's a pair of cases headed to the courts right now. Utah (and now Oklahoma) have given folks hope!

But have y'all heard the news from Nigeria? There was an appalling story on NPR last night about the situation there.

It’s heartbreaking to see what’s happening there now and with the laws just passed in the Uganda parliament…actually to a varying extent in most of Africa. It reinforces how fortunate we are here.

[skhill]

And today Kentucky joined the party, partially! A fed judge has said that the state has to recognize all marriages legally performed in other places. The state doesn't have to allow same-sex marriages to be performed here, at least not yet, but it's a huge step, completely out of the blue.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20140212/NEWS10/302120050/Kentucky-ban-gay-marriages-from-other-states-struck-down-by-federal-judge

[TrekDianna]

I'm looking forward to the day when this is a non-issue. The generational shift gives me hope!

[skhill]

It's more than a bit sad that there's been no word from the governor or the AG (both democrats) on if the state will appeal. While the governor is in his final term and swears he's never running for office again, his son is a candidate for AG, and the current AG might run for governor, so they're both likely a bit scared. A recent poll found that 65% of Kentuckians support our anti-marriage amendment, after all. Pretty major move from when it passed 75% to 25% in 2004, however....

[rebeccaC]

Today Jennifer Rambo and Kristin Seaton were the first couple to be legally married in Arkansas after a Circuit Court Judge found the Arkansas constitutional amendment banning gay marriage unconstitutional and did not stay the ruling.

http://rchauvin.smugmug.com/Other/April/n-zSxWX/i-MmjpTxf/0/L/110-L.jpg

[thekarens]

One more step forward. I sure wish the federal government would step up and make it legal.

[Pax]

One more step forward. I sure wish the federal government would step up and make it legal.

Me too! We are married here in IL but are looking at a retirement place in FL... where we're not legal. *sigh*

[thekarens]

We're in Texas and haven't gone anywhere to get married. We had a ceremony here several years ago. It would be nice to make it legal before we die.

[rebeccaC]

well thanks to the supreme court leaving intact lower court rulings.....people in 5 additional states have legal rights for same-sex marriage today. 6 more states have rulings that should give their citizens the right and the 9th Circuit Court should soon be affirming the freedom in 5 western states that have bans.


:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[thekarens]

Yay!!!!!

[Trek420]

Yay!!!!!

Knott and I can now renew our vows in Vegas at the drive through with the Elvis impersonator officiant! Or should we go for the Roman themed wedding at Caesars? I mean I do have an Italian steel bike so that seems fitting. :cool:

[thekarens]

Knott and I can now renew our vows in Vegas at the drive through with the Elvis impersonator officiant! Or should we go for the Roman themed wedding at Caesars? I mean I do have an Italian steel bike so that seems fitting. :cool:

Frankly I'm shocked Vegas took so long. I figured they'd go for any buck possible.

[ny biker]

Knott and I can now renew our vows in Vegas at the drive through with the Elvis impersonator officiant! Or should we go for the Roman themed wedding at Caesars? I mean I do have an Italian steel bike so that seems fitting. :cool:

Oh no contest -- do the Elvis drive-through.

Congrats to everyone who can finally get hitched!!

[Blueberry]

And in Raleigh, NC today!! So happy that many of my friends now enjoy the same rights they should have had all along.

[Trek420]

And in Raleigh, NC today!! So happy that many of my friends now enjoy the same rights they should have had all along.

And today, Alaska. I'm kicking myself that I did not start an office pool for what state will be last. :)

[rebeccaC]

And today, Alaska. I'm kicking myself that I did not start an office pool for what state will be last. :)

Alaska was the first state to have a constitutional ban. History hasn’t judged well those who are the last to turn off the lights of discrimination. My money would be on Alabama though.....which was also the last state to end laws against interracial marriage.

have two friends who are using a female elvis and doing renewals in a vintage Pink Cadillac in Las Vegas in two weeks.

http://rchauvin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WBqQxDq/0/M/i-WBqQxDq-M.jpg

[Pax]

And today, Alaska. I'm kicking myself that I did not start an office pool for what state will be last. :)

I keep thinking Louisiana, very Catholic.

[Trek420]

I'm going with Texas. Last state in the union to inform slaves "hey, you're free now".

Winner gets a beer from the pool.

[Pax]

I'm going with Texas. Last state in the union to inform slaves "hey, you're free now".

Winner gets a beer from the pool.
You're on! :p

If I read it right, AZ just got their ban overturned.

[Trek420]

You're on! :p

If I read it right, AZ just got their ban overturned.

Montana too. But then they weren't already in our beel pool.

[Pax]

Hoping FL gets on board before we move, it will be really weird to go from recognized to officially unrecognized.

[Trek420]

Hoping FL gets on board before we move, it will be really weird to go from recognized to officially unrecognized.

Weird, dangerous, expensive. Be sure to get your ducks in a row; durable power of atty, medical power of atty .... I am not a lawyer and don't play one on TV. Heaven forbid you ever need any of that. Hopefully that will change and soon.

[thekarens]

I'm going with Texas. Last state in the union to inform slaves "hey, you're free now".

Winner gets a beer from the pool.

I agree with this one, especially as long as we have yahoos like Perry and Cruz.

[rebeccaC]

I'm going with Texas. Last state in the union to inform slaves "hey, you're free now".

Winner gets a beer from the pool.


I think it was a couple of months after the end of the civil war when it took a Union General and his troops to convince Texas to free slaves.

The problem with Texas and also Louisiana and Mississippi may be that they are in the very conservative 5th circuit court of appeals which hasn't ruled yet on the Texas ban.

[thekarens]

I think it was a couple of months after the end of the civil war when it took a Union General and his troops to convince Texas to free slaves.

The problem with Texas and also Louisiana and Mississippi may be that they are in the very conservative 5th circuit court of appeals which hasn't ruled yet on the Texas ban.

Hence why we have Juneteenth.

[malkin]

I'm going with Texas. Last state in the union to inform slaves "hey, you're free now".

Winner gets a beer from the pool.

You have beer in the pool?

[Pax]

Mmmmmmm, pool beer!

[Trek420]

You have beer in the pool?

No running in the pool!

[Trek420]

I think it was a couple of months after the end of the civil war when it took a Union General and his troops to convince Texas to free slaves.

The problem with Texas and also Louisiana and Mississippi may be that they are in the very conservative 5th circuit court of appeals which hasn't ruled yet on the Texas ban.

Mississippi may be out of the beer pool soon. Can we believe it? Mississippi?

[Pax]

Mississippi before FL. *sigh*

[Trek420]

Mississippi before FL. *sigh*

Florida? No surprise there :rolleyes:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dzOCVg2yQ

[Pax]

Florida? No surprise there :rolleyes:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dzOCVg2yQ

They don't call it Floriduh for no reason.

[rebeccaC]

YAY!!! a BIG HAPPY hug from Ireland (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-32858501)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pax]

YAY!!! a BIG HAPPY hug from Ireland (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-32858501)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay!!!! Gotta love that an uber catholic country has it before we do.

[Pax]

Thought it was pretty ironic.

We're such bumpkins in the US.

We really are, kind of like an opinionated muscular adolescent, we know everything and have no problem beating you up if you disagree!

[salsabike]

We really are, kind of like an opinionated muscular adolescent, we know everything and have no problem beating you up if you disagree!

Yes, well put!

[Pax]

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Let's hear it for the SCOTUS, marriage equality is the law of the land now.

I sat down and cried when I heard, never thought I'd see this day.

[BikeDutchess]

I am so thrilled! As someone from the first country to legalize same-sex marriage, I'm beyond excited that my adopted country now allows the same.

[thekarens]

Congrats everyone!

[Catrin]

Congratulations all!

[malkin]

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Let's hear it for the SCOTUS, marriage equality is the law of the land now.



Yes!!

Beer in the pool for everyone!

[OakLeaf]

Congratulations, Ms legally married in your new state of residence. :) About time we ALL got some good news!

[Catrin]

This is also the week of the Episcopal Church General Convention - which is being held in Salt Lake City this time around. I've been wondering what the rather more conservative Mormons are making of all of us gathered there :cool: Very curious to hear what our priest has to say/if she says anything about that when she returns!

Several weeks ago I marched in the "Episcopal Diocese" section of our local Pride Parade (which was MASSIVE). It was so good to see all of the young people there - both in the parade and watching/cheering. Things have indeed changed from when I was their age, and that was very good to see!

[Eden]

Good on the 5 justices.

[salsabike]

Yes!!

Beer in the pool for everyone!

:) :) :)!!!!!

[Trek420]

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Let's hear it for the SCOTUS, marriage equality is the law of the land now.

I sat down and cried when I heard, never thought I'd see this day.

So happy. But it ruins our beer bet.

[NbyNW]

Long overdue!

[smilingcat]

yipee!!! enuf said.

[Pax]

So happy. But it ruins our beer bet.

Beer for everyone! :p

[Crankin]

Yay! Congrats to all who worked hard for this. And just a little bit proud to be from Massachusetts.

[rebeccaC]

http://youtu.be/Cx_Pc8sr_OE

[thekarens]

Somehow we ended up on the British Consulate float at the Pride parade last night. Their theme was "Love Is Great"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/thekarens/Mobile%20Uploads/DE5BF429-4EC9-407D-A05E-CDC1651CC461.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/thekarens/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DE5BF429-4EC9-407D-A05E-CDC1651CC461.jpg.html)

[Pax]

How cool is that!!

[Trek420]

Good on the 5 justices.

Good on all the people who struggled, marched, petitioned, talked and came out, picketed, fund raised, got out the vote, campaigned .... I had a coworker say to me "oh, that's what the government did to us". Nope, we all struggled and won this. I even had my own tiny case with CA unemployment.

[rebeccaC]

great photo thekarens!!!


Good on all the people who struggled, marched, petitioned, talked and came out, picketed, fund raised, got out the vote, campaigned ....

+1 and well said...

and those who have embraced social justice activism....
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/298/19203859000_b0651ac1b8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vfYNef)

[marni]

Hallelujah and amen!

[lauraelmore1033]

I didn't realize this thread was two years old when I clicked on the headline this morning. Dang, what a long hard slog that has been. Lovely photo!

[Trek420]

I didn't realize this thread was two years old when I clicked on the headline this morning. Dang, what a long hard slog that has been. Lovely photo!

We have friends who married in Mass in '04. They got married on the first day in the first state to have marriage equality. Been fun sharing the ride with you all, TE. :cool:

[lauraelmore1033]

That's right! You and Knott met here on TE, didn't you...

[Trek420]

That's right! It's best to be cautious. You meet all kinds of crazy people on the internet especially those wacky women's cycling forums. They are just wacky

[thekarens]

Thought I'd revive this thread with what we did for my birthday weekend this year. After 16 years together.

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[rebeccaC]

Thought I'd revive this thread with what we did for my birthday weekend this year. After 16 years together.


Thanks for giving me a HUGE smile tonight!!!!!!!!:):):):)

[BikeDutchess]

Woo hoo! Congratulations!!!! :)

[OakLeaf]

:) <3 Congratulations thekarens and wife!

[Pax]

Congratulation, you two!!! So happy for you.

[Aromig]

Congrats -- what a great birthday weekend! I love this thread. It shows that all hope is not lost and as a society we're going in the correct direction (notwithstanding some big bumps along the way).

[salsabike]

:) :) :)

[ny biker]

Thought I'd revive this thread with what we did for my birthday weekend this year. After 16 years together.

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Congratulations!!

[Crankin]

Congrats!

[VeganBikeChick]

Congrats thekarens!

[thekarens]

Thank you everyone for the well wishes. Obviously after 16 years together this doesn't change our commitment to each other, but it was important to us to have the legal recognition, especially now that we're getting older.


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[rebeccaC]

Just getting back home after a Pride weekend of the celebration of love, caring and solidarity I see "A man reaps what he sows" was tweeted by strongly anti-lgbt Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick one hour after 50 people were killed in the Orlando lgbt nightclub. My spirit breaks when I see this kind of righteousness that seeks to 'deny, demean and destroy anyone not part of a persons authoritarian ideology' whether that comes from a hateful group or especially U.S. politicians.

Why are some people so filled with righteousness that they could say something so disturbingly hateful as Patrick did? Hate is a poison and in this case also undermines a precious value: freedom to just BE who you are.

Alex shared 1 John 2:9….”whoever says they are in the light and hates their brother or sister is still in darkness” as I was upset about all this. I do indeed love her…..

I was proud that todays parade was also saying to the face of bigotry and fear….we are here to say we will not shrink away, we will not be stuck in our homes because of senseless violence, we are out here to march, to celebrate our caring for one another, to show solidarity and to mourn those lives lost in Orlando. With a heavier heart I am Proud and Gay meant even more to me this year.

[shootingstar]

Here is what the killer's ex-wife said about him: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/world/wife+suspected+orlando+shooter+omar+mateen+says+unstable+violent/11981521/story.html

So sad in so many ways.

[Trek420]

thanks everyone for your words.

[rebeccaC]

after a little over a month of planning, family and friends watched and celebrated Alexandra’s and my marriage last Saturday in Gordes. We’re staying in France this week and then traveling back home to the new journey of sharing our lives together.

btw….thinking I’m not going to be on the net much for a while :)

…..safe rides for all

“I seach your profile for a translation
I study the conversation like a map
'cause I know there is strength
in the differences between us
and I know there is comfort
where we overlap”
....ani difranco

[BikeDutchess]

Hip hip, hurray!! Félicitations! What a lovely quote to begin your lives together. Warmest wishes (and yes, stay off the net. But we do want pictures at some point! ;) )

[Crankin]

Congrats!

[Pax]

So happy for you, Rebecca!!! Wishing you both all the best as you start this new adventure together.

[Catrin]

Oh WOW! This is simply fantastic news, enjoy and many congratulations!

[lph]

Fantastic, Rebecca, what lovely news :-) I'm very happy for you!

[ny biker]

Congratulations!!! Wishing you both much happiness.

[rebeccaC]

thanks for the kind thoughts!!!!