As GLBT couples across the world prepare for the annual Valentine's weekend protests, a few notable and symbolic protests enacted by individuals have gained headlines a few days early.

Florida

In Orlando, performance artist and activist Brian Feldman's campaign to highlight marriage inequality in the state came to culmination when he married a complete stranger.

New York

When Buffalo resident Kitty Lambert (don't you love that name?!) was denied a marriage license to her partner Cheryl, Kitty protested the discrimination by marrying a complete stranger named Ed.

From Pink BFLO:

Kitty’s point in approaching the City Clerk for a marriage license is that there is no religious basis for marriage, and it serves only as a legally...