Thank you Governor Culver for distinguishing between civil marriage and religious marriage. We’re sure the anti-gay marriage people will refuse to see the distinction but its still good that such distinction is underscored. Props to you, Governor.

From iowa.gov:

“I have carefully reviewed the Iowa Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on civil marriage and discussed it with the Attorney General.

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Wow. What a powerful statement. For standing up for equality, Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal is our Hero of the Day. Transcript of his statement after the jump.

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Haha. Let the fun begin. We can imagine the likes of Ann Coulter going batshit crazy over this additional definition of marriage.

We’re guessing this is what is meant by “in your face” messaging. Go get them anti-gay marriage peeps, Brian.

We’ve been blogging about the goings on at American Idol but we’d like to draw your attention to Stu Allen who is not one of them wannabe singers but who is, nonetheless, a laudable dude who needs to be recognized for his work to bring about a better America.

Reports the Rocky Mountain News: “Stu Allen, of Lakewood, and his high school friend, Hallie Atencio, of Denver, are the proponents of a ballot measure that would change the state constitution to recognize marriage as a union between two consenting adults. He said he believes gays should have the same rights he and his girlfriend of seven years, Crystal Russell, would enjoy if they got married. Allen is scheduled to meet today with the legislative staff for a ‘review and comment session’ on his proposal. That’s the second of many steps to get a proposal on the ballot. If the measure makes it to the 2010 ballot and is approved, depending on the final language, it could override Amendment 43, the successful 2006 initiative that defined marriage as between one man and one woman in the state constitution.”