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Interesting Sites and Studies

Lately, we have been more focused on our twitter page then on our blog. We have been finding some interesting stories on the web and thought we would share them with you.

Marriage Equality USA posted their report regarding homophobia and the effects initiatives like Proposition 8 have on our community and their families.
"Prop. 8 Hurt My Family"

Gay appearing students can be expelled from religious schools: posted on Pam's House Blend
Read the story here

Gay penguins in China get married and adopt eggs: posted on Buck's Weird News Blog
Read the story here

Important Dates to Remember

February 12, 2009 -- National Freedom to Marry Day: go to your local County Clerk's office and request a marriage license to raise awareness of our inability to marry.

February 16, 2009 -- Love and Marriage Rally: This event in Sacramento, CA and is from 12:00pm - 3:00pm and will include speakers and entertainment including Margaret Cho.

February 17, 2009 -- Marriage Lobby Day in Sacramento, CA

Happy New Year!!

Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season! We apologize for our lack of posts lately and promise to post more this year. In the meantime, check out our recent interviews on LNews and CherryGrrl.

We would also like to thank everyone for your continued support!!

Your friends,
Shelly and Allyson
Broom and Gride
www.broomandgride.com