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Anderson & Girgis: Marriage and the New York Times’ Fear of Democracy

Ryan Anderson and Sherif Girgis in National Review Online: Ever since the rise of the progressive movement, the American Left has championed political reforms to create direct democracy: ballot initiatives, popular referenda, direct election of senators, and recall initiatives. But now, apparently, there are exceptions. They favor direct democracy  . . . except when they don’t like […]

Minnesota For Marriage Releases 6th TV Ad: "We Are All Voting Yes"

Minnesota for Marriage releases its 6th TV Ad, featuring Minnesotans of diverse backgrounds explaining why they are voting YES to protect marriage: “In my life I’ve learned to be open and kind to all people. Everybody knows somebody who’s gay. Gay or straight we’re all entitled to love and respect. But we can support gays […]

150 Medical Professionals Urge Minnesotans to VOTE YES On Amendment 1

Another outpouring of support for the Marriage Protection Amendment in Minnesota: Today, 150 medical professionals—the vast majority of whom are medical doctors—urged Minnesotans to VOTE YES on Amendment 1, the Marriage Protection Amendment because the state has a vital interest in supporting the best environment for the creation and care of children: a married mother […]

Minnesota For Marriage Releases 5th TV Ad: Broken Promises

Minnesota for Marriage urges Minnesotas to consider the promises gay marriage advocates have broken to push their agenda: “There have been a lot of broken promises elsewhere about gay marriage, like it won’t affect anyone else, even as small businesses are fined, charities closed, and people fired. Or “it won’t impact religious liberty” even as […]

New Must-See Video: Dan Savage, Obama's Bully-in-Chief

Faith, Family, Freedom and FRCAction have just released this punchy video that mashes-up some of Dan Savage’s most offensive comments with the President Obama’s support of him:

Iowans for Freedom: Iowa Voters Will See Through Justice Not Politics’ Hypocrisy

A press release from Iowans for Freedom: Iowans for Freedom has been accused of inserting politics into Iowa’s judiciary by accepting out-of-state money to educate Iowans on voting “no” on Supreme Court Judge David Wiggins’ retention. Now in the closing days of the election, IFF’s biggest critic on this matter has accepted $100,000 from a Washington, […]

Maine Resident: "Question 1 Doesn't Include Protection for Religious Freedom

Cyndi Redmond writes to the Kennebec Journal: “On the same-sex marriage bill, Mainers deserve answers to two basic questions: * With the overwhelming evidence that legalizing same-sex marriage will dramatically undermine religious freedom in Maine, why did same-sex marriage advocates intentionally omit the protections to reduce some of the threats, such as protection of religious objectors […]

Maine Coalition: "The Marriage Title Cannot be Shared or Appropriated Simply Because it is Not Ours to Share"

Peter Pinette of Woodland is a member of the local Coalition for Marriage Compromise and writes in the Bangor Daily News: If there is a situation that is begging for a compromise, then it exists in the coming same-sex marriage referendum. We feel that compassion, understanding and consideration are the paramount issues in this referendum. If […]

Maine Voices: Questions on Same-Sex Parenting Cast Doubt on Same-Sex Marriage

Keith Moore in the Portland Herald Press: “…I appeal to the intuition and experience of the people of the great state of Maine. I know this about you. You are men and women committed to your children. You are serious parents. May I propose that there is not enough data for us to safely conclude that […]

Over 500 Christian Pastors and Leaders Endorse the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment!

A massive outpouring of support from the faith community on behalf of marriage! Pastors for Marriage, a member group of the coalition Minnesota for Marriage, today announced that over 500 Christian pastors and leaders have endorsed Amendment 1, the marriage protection amendment. These 500+ Christian faith leaders represent Minnesota Assemblies of God, Lutheran, nondenominational, Baptist, […]

Archdiocese of Washington, DC Video: Vote Against Question 6

A new video from the Archdiocese of Washington, DC (which includes parts of Maryland) urges Catholics to Vote Against Question 6:

Brian Brown Defends Marriage in Minnesota!

The South Washington County Bulletin published an early report of our President Brian Brown debating marriage yesterday with Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson. The event was hosted in front of an audience of over 350 and broadcast via MNPR to tens of thousands of Minnesotans: Minnesota’s hottest election topic continues to get hotter as Election Day nears. […]

BP: Maryland, Washington Could Overturn Gay Marriage

The Baptist Press: Gay marriage laws in Washington state and Maryland are in danger of being overturned by voters, according to new polls that were released after traditional groups went on the air with television ads warning of the consequences of marriage redefinition. Both new polls show traditional groups making up significant ground in the […]

LATimes: Black Pastors Driving Mounting Opposition to Question 6 (Gay Marriage)

The Los Angeles Times acknowledges the powerful effect of African-American pastors encouraging their congregations to stand up for marriage and vote against Question 6 (gay marriage): Maryland, which just a month ago appeared poised to become the first state in the country to back gay marriage by popular vote, is now reported to be deadlocked […]

Maryland Resident: "Question 6 Advocates Show Vicious Side"

Fred D. Murray of Pikesville, MD writes to the Baltimore Sun: I find it so amazing that the proponents of Question 6 say that passing this will help to promote a climate of tolerance. All the while they are attacking anyone, any organization or church that opposes it. The recent comments of those opposing the Rev. Robert […]