At least one homosexual couple got married in AZ.

I missed this story in the Arizona Daily Star when it was printed back in February, but the act of civil disobedience is too clever to ignore:

A lesbian couple obtained a marriage license in Pima County by filling out the form as-is--without crossing out "male"--and submitting it. The legal theory on which they base their actions is that they only affirm that the information they fill in is correct; any errors on the pre-printed County form are not the subject of their oath. They made this explicit to the clerk and were told that it is not a problem. The Pima County Clerk's office's policy is not to look up skirts, grab crotches, or even ask about the gender of applicants for a marriage license.

Looks like I also failed to report on the collapse of the institution of marriage in Pima County in the ensuing months, or the confusion that ensued as "valid concepts" were muddled for elderly randish Libertarians with lame excuses for not standing up for the rights of others. Oh wait, none of that happened.

A bit of Google searching couldn't turn up the final disposition of this matter. Anyone who can provide me with an update, please do!


HT: Audrey Stirnitzke

ACLU-AZ workshop on rights of "LGBT" students

I just received word of this, which should be of interest to my readers in the East Valley. Note that Quintanilla's activity is every bit as First Amendment protected as a black armband or a crucifix; what's at stake here are not just gay rights, but minority rights in general.

Justice for All: Creating Safe Schools for LGBT Students

The ACLU of Arizona is joining with GLSEN, HRC, and Equality Arizona for a moderated discussion to give students, parents and community members a chance to learn about the rights students have at school, and the many ways to combat bullying, harassment, and discrimination on campus and in our communities. One of the panelists will be Chris Quintanilla, a 14-year-old gay student from Peoria who stood up for his rights after a school principal demanded he not wear his rainbow wristband at school.

Thursday, May 7th, 6pm
Westside Community Center
715 W. 5th Street, Tempe

For more information, contact Community Organizer Mary Lunetta at mlunetta@acluaz.org or call 602.650.1854 x107

I will not make the drive up from Tucson, but I invite any readers who attend to report back either by e-mail or as guest 'bloggers.