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ONE IOWA PRESS ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: December 5, 2008
For More information contact:
Justin Uebelhor, Director of Communications
515.288.4019 x 205 (office)
515.333.2525 (cell)
justin@oneiowa.org
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One Iowa releases press availability for day of Varnum v. Brien arguments
Spokespeople for marriage equality available to comment at multiple day-of events and via phone
Spokespeople will be available for comment at the events listed below in Des Moines, Ames, and Iowa City. Spokespeople are also available for comment via phone throughout the day in additional cities across the state.
Varnum v. Brien oral arguments
Dec. 9, 2008 9:00-10:30 AM
Iowa Supreme Court Building
1111 E Court Ave
Des Moines, IA |
Spokespeople will be available outside the building to comment.
On-site contact: Justin Uebelhor 515-333-2525
Available for comment:
Justin Uebelhor, Director of Communications, One Iowa
Carolyn Jenison, Executive Diretor, One Iowa
Connie Ryan Terrell, Executive Director, Interfaith Alliance of Iowa
Rev. Mark Stringer, First Unitarian Church
Ben Stone, Executive Director, ACLU of Iowa
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Varnum v. Brien Des Moines Watch Party
Dec. 9, 2008 9:45-11:30 AM
Des Moines Public Library
1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA |
As supporters of marriage equality gather to watch a live feed of the arguments, spokespeople will be available to comment.
On-site contact: Brad Clark 515-783-5950
Available to comment:
Brad Clark, Campaign Director, One Iowa
Matt McCoy, Iowa State Senator, Des Moines |
Varnum v. Brien Ames Watch Party
Dec. 9, 2008 9:45-11:30 AM
ISU Memorial Union
Gallery Room (3rd Floor)
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA |
As supporters of marriage equality gather to watch a live feed of the arguments, spokespeople will be available to comment.
On-site contact: Matt Skuya 515-314-0213
Available to comment:
Matt Skuya, Regional Organizer, One Iowa
Linda Trudea, President, Ames PFLAG
Sue Ellen Tuttle, PFLAG Mom |
Varnum v. Brien Iowa City Watch Party
Dec. 9, 2008 9:45-11:30 AM
Iowa City Public Library
123 South Linn
Iowa City, IA |
As supporters of marriage equality gather to watch a live feed of the arguments, spokespeople will be available to comment.
On-site contact: Ryan Crane 402-659-8110
Available to comment:
Ryan Crane, Regional Organizer, One Iowa
Kim Painter, Johnson Co. Recorder |
Additional Spokespeople (available via phone)
| Spokesperson |
City |
Phone |
| John Herbert and Mel Andringa, Same-sex couple |
Cedar Rapids |
319-364-1580 |
| Gloria Zmolek, Straight Ally |
Cedar Rapids |
319-447-3486 or
515-520-7838 |
| Carolyn Cutrona, PFLAG Mom |
Ames |
515-290-1919 |
| Linda Trudeau, Ames PFLAG President |
Ames |
515-291-0817 |
| Sue Ellen Tuttle, PFLAG Mom |
Ames |
515-294-8680 |
| Regenia Bailey, Mayor |
Iowa City |
319-321-1385 |
| Kim Painter, Johnson Co. Recorder |
Iowa City |
319-400-4631 |
| Joe and Mary Gross, PFLAG Parents |
Quad Cities |
563-659-0715 |
| Rev. Rich Hendricks, Openly gay minister |
Quad Cities |
563-940-9630 |
| Laura Fefchack and Nancy Robinson, Same-sex couple |
Urbandale |
515-779-0303 |
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Dean Genth and Gary Swenson, Same-sex couple |
Mason City |
641-583-2024 |
| Jim Sorvaag, Same-sex couple with children |
Sioux City |
712-574-4490 |
| Judy Stafford, PFLAG parent |
Sioux City |
712-490-1994 |
For additional information on the Varnum v. Brien case, visit www.oneiowa.org
One Iowa, the state's largest LGBT advocacy organization, is dedicated to supporting full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals living in Iowa through grassroots education and advocacy.
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