Dear Friends of Marriage,
It is a sad day in our nation's capital, as District offices begin accepting marriage applications from same-sex couples.
Local officials in Washington, DC have done everything possible to silence District residents opposed to same-sex marriage, even going so far as to deny their civil right to file a referendum.
And despite strong efforts in Congress, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and the Democratic leadership refused to step in to protect voters rights in DC.
However, while same-sex marriages will be permitted in the District for the time being, NOM is continuing to fight bring an initiative to the ballot to restore marriage to what it has always been -- the union of a husband and wife.
We will fight on! This battle is far from over. Read More »
February 25, 2010 – 9:30 pm
Dear Friends of Marriage,
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Brian Brown, Executive Director of the National Organization for Marriage issued the following statement in response to Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler's decision yesterday to recognize same-sex marriages from other states:
"Maryland's statutory law clearly states that 'Only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid' in Maryland. The Maryland Supreme Court upheld the law and stated clearly it was the province of the legislature to change it. What part of the law doesn't the Attorney General understand? What other laws is he unwilling to enforce? This is an outrageous example of running roughshod over the rights of the people of Maryland in pursuit of a private political agenda," said Brian Brown.
Click here to take action (Maryland residents only)
To schedule an interview with Maggie Gallagher, President, or Brian Brown, Executive Director, of the National Organization for Marriage, please contact Elizabeth Ray, eray@crcpublicrelations.com, (x130) or Mary Beth Hutchins, mhutchins@crcpublicrelations.com, (x105) at 703-683-5004.
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February 25, 2010 – 9:27 pm
Dear Friends of Marriage,
"Only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid in this state."
Who would have thought it would take 55 pages for Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler to explain what these 14 words mean?
Tell your state legislators to set the record straight by adopting a constitutional amendment on marriage. Click here to send your message now!
In a lengthy opinion released yesterday, Attorney General Gansler unilaterally interpreted Maryland law to permit same-sex marriages in Maryland -- so long as the wedding takes place in Washington, DC, or Massachusetts, or somewhere else where same-sex marriage is valid. Read More »
February 25, 2010 – 6:32 pm
Dear Friends of Marriage,
Less than a year ago, voters in a Midwestern farm state were shocked when their Supreme Court overturned the state marriage laws, forcing same-sex marriage on the state and leaving Iowa voters with a long slow process to reverse the damage.
Don't let West Virginia become the next Iowa!
Take action today to take marriage out of the hands of unaccountable judges, and keep it where it belong - with the people of West Virginia. Read More »
February 10, 2010 – 7:34 pm
Dear Friends of Marriage,
After passing the state senate by an overwhelming 38-10 margin in late January, the Indiana Marriage Amendment has now been formally transferred to the House for consideration.
Preliminary vote tallies already show a majority of House members in favor of the amendment, with a number still undecided. But House Speaker Patrick Bauer is threatening to bury the bill in committee, without even receiving a hearing in the Democrat-controlled House.
Take Action Today!
Use this link to send an email to your state representative, urging him or her to support SJR 13, and to press Speaker Bauer to allow the measure to come up for a committee hearing and floor vote.
Read More »
February 8, 2010 – 7:56 pm
Dear Friends of Marriage,
In a story this Sunday (Feb. 7), the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Prop 8 Judge Vaughn Walker is gay and called his orientation, "The biggest open secret in the landmark trial over same-sex marriage."
We have no idea whether the report is true or not. But we do know one really big important fact about Judge Walker: He's been an amazingly biased and one-sided force throughout this trial, far more akin to an activist than a neutral referee. That's no secret at all. Read More »
February 2, 2010 – 10:10 am
Dear Friends of Marriage,
Breaking news from Washington . . . .
9 U.S. Senators have agreed to co-sponsor a bill that would guarantee the right of DC residents to vote on same-sex marriage.The bill will be introduced shortly and will complement a similar bill introduced in the House in January. The House bill is HR4430, and I'll keep you posted when the Senate Bill is introduced and assigned a number. Read More »
January 20, 2010 – 7:19 pm
Dear Friends of Marriage,
Last night the impossible happened. George Stephanopoulos called it the "Upset of the Century."
Just three weeks ago, Scott Brown trailed Martha Coakley in the race for U.S. Senate by more than 20 percentage points. Yet last night Massachusetts voters sent a powerful message to Washington, giving Scott Brown a dramatic 52%-48% victory.
And the news you won't hear anywhere else?
Thanks to your efforts, last night marks the fourth consecutive major upset victory for marriage in the Northeast! Read More »
January 19, 2010 – 8:50 pm
Dear Friends of Marriage,
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on the Indiana Marriage Amendment tomorrow (Wednesday 1/20/10) at 9am in the Senate chambers.
Help put the Indiana marriage amendment on the ballot!
Click here to send a message to the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, urging them to support SJR 13.
Then make plans to attend tomorrow's hearing. Plan to arrive by 8:30am and go to the Senate gallery on the 4th floor of the Capitol. Click here for a map showing parking around the Capitol.
Read More »
January 18, 2010 – 8:44 pm
Dear Friends of Marriage,
Tomorrow's special election for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts could be a game-changer when it comes to protecting marriage in Washington, DC!
The need is simple:
If you live in Massachusetts or know anyone who does, please do whatever you can to help get people to the polls to help Scott Brown pull off an amazing upset in the race for U.S. Senate!
Read More »
