Okay, I'm back from the Pride Festival where I was marching with my Unitarian Universalist compatriots. It was great to see so many groups supporting the GLBTQ community, but it was incredibly hot. The parade included everyone from leather boys to UI Anti War protesters shown above, in addition to political groups from the Dodd, Obama, Richardson, Edwards, and Clinton camps.
Speakers in front of the Gold Dome included Rep. Dave Loebsack, State Senator Joe Bolkcom, State Rep. Mary Mascher, and Iowa City Human Rights Commissioner Sara Baird. Council member Regenia Bailey, North Liberty councilman James Moody, and Coralville councilman Tom McGill all read proclamations from their respective cities declaring June Pride month. There were many kudos for the anti-bullying bill and addition of sexual orientation to the state's civil rights law. It is also the 30th anniversary of Iowa City passing its human rights ordinance. Dave Leshtz and Janelle Rettig were recognized by Congressman Loebsack for their efforts on human rights.
John Deeth and others from the blogosphere were out and about.
As sun stroke was setting in, I left the grounds with visions of the Quire singing in my head.
If you are out and about the rest of the festivities are in Upper City Park--who knows wh0 might show up...
More from the Gazette, Daily-Iowan and sadly, not the Press-Citizen.
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