I had the opportunity to be photojournalist for the afternoon of Valentine’s Day. Being perpetually single I have plenty of time!
The Utah Pride Center organized a peaceful protest that featured different religious denominations speaking out for marriage equality for LGBT couples. There were more than a dozen families and couples that arrived to apply for and be denied the right to marry in the state of Utah. There was news coverage from several local new channels.
Jackie Biskupski, the first openly lesbian representative in Utah
It was wonderful to see people of faith support the LGBT community and to see couples that have lived their lives together for many years. Hopefully the Supreme Court will rule in favor of marriage equality, in the meantime we will continue to fight for equality.
Couples fill out paperwork for marriages in the state of Utah
Perhaps someday I will find someone to date and then marry as well! Hooray for optimism!
A couple talks to the audience after being denied equality
A gay couple is interviewed by the local news
Several local denominations gathered to show support
More than a dozen LGBT couples line up for marriage licenses
A daughter watches as her two moms are denied a marriage license
A lesbian couple are denied a marriage license
Joe and Russ Baker-Gorringe were married in California and denied in Utah
Utah law denies LGBT couples the right to marry
A gay couple is denied equality
People gather in the atrium which was decorated for Valentine’s Day
A local news station covers the news of same sex couples being denied equality
Joe and Russ Baker-Gorringe talk to the audience
