Category Archives: Updates
Join us for One Iowa’s Legislative Reception Monday, February 4!
You are cordially invited to attend One Iowa’s 2013 Legislative Reception on February 4 at 6:00 pm. This special One Iowa tradition is a chance for supporters to meet with their House and Senate representatives at the start of the … Continue reading
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Breaking News: What a Night!
We woke up to some amazing news this morning. We now know that equality is the big winner last night and that our movement for progress has taken a few GIANT leaps forward. Click here to read One Iowa’s official … Continue reading
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Sweet Equality 2011
Thank you for helping make Sweet Equality 2011 a huge success! We couldn’t have done it without you. We appreciate all your efforts and for creating such wonderful food for the event! We had over 140 supporters in attendance. A … Continue reading
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National Coming Out Day 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 was National Coming Out Day—an international day of awareness for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The day is designated for “coming out” for LGBT people and to encourage dialogue about the issues facing … Continue reading
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We must do better: One Iowa grieves for Marcellus Richard Andrews
Early Saturday morning, Marcellus Richard Andrews was violently attacked outside a friend’s house in Waterloo. Several sources have reported that the attack was instigated when a group of young people pulled up to the house and began shouting anti-gay slurs … Continue reading
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We Did It!
Dear Supporters of Equality, Tonight was a great victory for Iowans and for the fair-minded majority! Liz Mathis has won the special election in Senate District 18 with 56% of the vote, edging out her opponent Cindy Golding and ensuring that … Continue reading
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Our fearless leader takes on new project
We’ve been most fortunate to have four years with our esteemed executive director Carolyn Jenison, and we wish her the best of luck in her new endeavor at the Iowans for Social and Economic Development. Troy Price will serve as … Continue reading
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Lobby Day 2011 a success!
Our 2011 Lobby Day started with a wonderful speech from Gov. Chet Culver, who received a standing ovation when he remarked on his administration’s commitment “to protect the constitutional rights of all Iowans regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation.” … Continue reading
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