February 12th marked the passing of one year since the City of San Francisco began a brief period of issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Marriage Equality San Francisco says, "February is Freedom to Marry Month... a great time to focus on increasing awareness... of the importance of civil marriage rights for everyone regardless of gender. Take action...do whatever you can."

There were several events in San Francisco on February 12th, including a screening of "One Wedding and a..." and fundraising events. Newsom supporters are already using this anniversary to try to fundraise to get him re-elected, as if pro-LGBT politics were the only thing needed to be mayor of a city that faces extreme wealth disparities. On February 14th, couples in counties throughout the state of California will protest marriage discrimination by requesting marriage licenses to honor their same-sex relationships. People will meet outside the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office near downtown Oakland by noon on Valentine’s Day. Organizers say, "If no one asks, it seems no one is being denied." Many religious congregations held services about marriage equality on Sunday, February 13th. The Campaign for Children and Families has called for a Valentine's Day Marriage Rally to show opposition to AB 19 and same-sex marriage on Monday, Feb. 14th at 12 noon at the State Capitol in Sacramento. In contrast, same-sex couples will be requesting marriage licenses at the office of Freddie Oakley, Yolo County Clerk-Recorder, 625 Court Street, Room 105, in Woodland that day, also at 12 noon.

More February events related to same-sex marriage. Read more on Indybay's LGBTQI Page