San Francisco City Hall resonated with dozens of “I Do’s” on this Valentines day, to a flurry of white wedding gowns, elated brides, proud grooms and children carrying bouquets. It was bittersweet, fraught with inequality, as same-sex couples were denied parity and turned away. But some refused to leave without marriage licenses and together with [...]

“This is not Hollywood; this is History” By Melanie Nathan, January 28, 2013. Had Harvey Milk lived he might have been the one to set the benchmark for full equality, something our LGBT movement has yet to do. Harvey did not survive and never had the opportunity, yet his legacy has provided inspiration to so [...]

Recognizing Outstanding LGBT Entrepreneurs  On Friday, April 19th, 2013, StartOut will honor entrepreneurs and business leaders for their accomplishments and personal commitments to both the entrepreneurial and LGBT communities in the second edition of the organization’s annual gala, to be held at the Nikko Hotel in San Francisco. Last year’s event recognized four amazing and [...]

By Melanie Nathan, January 18, 2013.  “I’m a pediatric ER doctor,” Schissel said with tears in her eyes. “I take care of your children and take care of the sick and injured and I served my country. I went to the Air Force Academy and I served my country on active duty and yet I [...]

Thanks to Gay Marriage Watch daily summary of the latest marriage equality news, with links to each of our posted articles. To see the whole blog, click here: www.purpleunions.com/blog To see today’s individual stories, use the links below: Italy: PM Monti Says Marriage Equality is Up to Parliament (The Huffington Post) Italian Premier Mario Monti, [...]

On this New Years day  we thank our friends at Gay Marriage Watch for their five fabulous years and extraordinary daily summary of the latest marriage equality news. To see their whole blog, click here: www.purpleunions.com/blog To see today’s individual stories, use the links below: Happy New Year – Gay Marriage Watch Celebrates 5 Years [...]

Gay U.S.A. the Movie saw many adventures this past year. While the work continues and filmmaker, Kristina Lapinski projects the film to be complete around mid 2013, for those who have yet to explore, please feel free to visit the ABOUT page on this BLOG to see who has participated in the film to date. [...]

GAY U.S.A THE MOVIE films Nancy & Deb’s Wedding By Melanie Nathan, December 09, 2012, Long overdue equality arrived today at Seattle City Hall, as Deb Needham and retired Coast Guard petty officer first class Nancy Monahan, together 14 years,  were amongst the first same-sex couples to marry today at Seattle City Hall.  Deb and [...]

King County marriage licensing event concludes with 623 licenses issued in just three days – First weddings of same-sex couples planned just after midnight tonight at King County Courthouse By Melanie Nathan, December 08, 2012. In the three days since a new marriage equality law went into effect, King County has issued an unprecedented 623 [...]

The board of directors of San Francisco Pride is pleased to announce the appointment of Earl Plante as its new Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Plante is recognized as a long time advocate and executive leader of major non-profit organizations that work to empower the LGBT community. Mr. Plante joins SF Pride from the Latino Commission [...]