Statewide public events support marriage equality for gays and lesbians

ONE IOWA PRESS RELEASE
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

Statewide public events support marriage for gays couples
With landmark marriage case before Supreme Court, Iowa on threshold of history

With the Varnum v. Brien case set to be heard by the Iowa Supreme Court on December 9, Iowa could be the next state to marry committed gay and lesbian couples. Join One Iowa for a series of public events that highlight the prospects for marriage for gay couples in Iowa.

"Our Story" Movie Premiere Monday, December 8, 2008 - 6:30-8:00 PM Fleur Cinema and Cafe, 4545 Fleur Dr., Des Moines Join us for the public premiere of "Our Story", One Iowa's short film featuring Iowans speaking out in favor of marriage for gays and lesbians. Come celebrate with us and don't miss your chance to mingle with the stars! Light appetizers will be provided with a cash bar. Remarks by Senator Matt McCoy and Des Moines Register Columnist Rekha Basu.
Oral Argument Watch Parties! Given the interest in the case and limited seating capacity, we anticipate that there will not be enough seating for everyone in the Iowa Supreme Court chamber. To accommodate growing interest from our supporters, One Iowa has planned several “watch parties” across the state! For additional information about media availability for these events, please refer to the accompanying press advisory for the day of oral arguments. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 9:45 – 11:30 AM Des Moines Watch Party - Des Moines Public Library, 1000 Grand Avenue Ames Watch Party - ISU Memorial Union, Gallery Room (3rd Floor), 2229 Lincoln Way Iowa City Watch Party - Iowa City Public Library, 123 South Linn
"Making the Case" Des Moines Reception Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 6:30-8:00 PM Pappajohn Center, 1200 Grand Ave., Des Moines Oral arguments in the landmark Varnum v. Brien case take place before the Iowa Supreme Court on the morning of December 9. Join us in the evening for a reception to discuss this historic event with remarks by Camilla Taylor, Lambda Legal's senior attorney on the case. If the district court ruling is upheld, it will provide gay and lesbian couples the freedom to marry; full marriage equality in Iowa. Wine and hors d'oeuvres provided.
"Making the Case" Statewide Townhall Forums Join One Iowa and Lambda Legal for a series of townhall forums across the state to celebrate and discuss the oral arguments before the Iowa Supreme Court in the landmark Varnum v. Brien case.
Cedar Rapids Townhall Forum Wednesday, Dec. 10 - 6:30-7:30 PM CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE	Davenport Townhall Forum Thursday, Dec. 11 - 6:30-7:30 PM Davenport Unitarian, 3707 Eastern Ave.
Council Bluffs Townhall Forum Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 - 6:30-7:30 PM St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 22 Dillman	Sioux City Townhall Forum Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 - 6:30-7:30 PM Public Library, Glesson Room, 529 Pierce St.

For additional information on the Varnum v. Brien case or One Iowa, 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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