The White House administration is again trying to have it both ways on gay marriage. On the one hand, the President wants the campaign donations of wealthy pro gay marriage donors. On the other hand, his press secretary refuses to answer if his administration would welcome same-sex marriage being ruled upon by the Supreme Court […]
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Australian Senate Defeats Gay Marriage 41-26
September 20, 2012 – 2:00 pm
The Australian: THE Senate has followed the lower house in rejecting same-sex marriage laws, as Opposition Leader Tony Abbott talked down the prospect of federal laws for gay civil unions. With the House of Representatives rejecting Labor MP Stephen Jones’ bill 98-42 on Wednesday, the Senate rejected a similar bill from Labor senator Trish Crossin […]
Justice Ginsberg Says DOMA Headed to Supreme Court This Term
September 20, 2012 – 1:30 pm
The Associated Press: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Wednesday that she believes the Defense of Marriage Act will likely go to the U.S. Supreme Court within the next year. Ginsburg spoke at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She was asked a student-submitted question about the equal-protection clause and whether the nation’s high court would […]
Maryland Elections Board: 37% of Question 6 Signers Are Registered Democrats
September 20, 2012 – 1:00 pm
This from the Maryland Marriage Alliance Facebook page: Of the 109,313 marriage petition signatures certified by the Board of Elections, only a little more than 53% of the signatories were Republican. Nearly 37% were Democrats, and the remaining 10% were unaffiliated voters and a smattering of Libertarians and Green Party members. Yes, marriage is an issue […]
Video: Will People Be Influenced by Obama's Flip-Flop on Marriage?
September 20, 2012 – 12:30 pm
Kalley Yanta of the Minnesota Marriage Minute explains: “…will President Obama’s flip-flop on the issue impact how the country views gay marriage and impact the Marriage Amendment campaign in Minnesota? … the evidence says no. President Obama has opposed every marriage amendment in recent years including Prop 8 in California and most recently the marriage […]
Ontario Government "Equity" Spokesman to Parents: You Have NO Right to Withdraw Your Children
September 20, 2012 – 12:00 pm
LifeSiteNews: One of the Ontario government’s lead trainers and advisors on its controversial equity and inclusive education strategy says attempts by parents to withdraw their children from objectionable classes on sexuality is an “attack” on inclusivity in the schools. The comment was made to the Toronto Star Monday by Chris D’Souza, the chair of the […]
Prop 8 Judge Brags About "Moving the Strike Zone" to Get His Desired Judicial Outcome
September 20, 2012 – 11:30 am
Any surprise that this is Judge Vaughn Walker’s judicial philosophy? Judge Vaughn Walker, the now-retired federal judge in San Francisco who nullified California’s Proposition 8 in 2010, said if judges really are umpires, they must sometimes “move the strike zone” in order to champion social issues like same-sex marriage. “Case by case, what judges do […]
High School Students Told to Write Gay Marriage Essays to See Prop 8 Mock Play
September 20, 2012 – 11:00 am
The Los Angeles Times: “The price of admission to last weekend’s play at El Camino Real Charter High School was anything but typical. Then again, neither was the play.Students had to submit essays describing their views on gay marriage. The play, “8,” dramatizes the 2010 trial that overturned California’s ban on gay marriage. El Camino’s […]
Diverse Faith Leaders and Clergy Stand Together in Support of Marriage and the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment
September 19, 2012 – 4:00 pm
A press release from Minnesota for Marriage: Today, an ecumenical fellowship gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to demonstrate their unity in support of the institution of Marriage as God designed it to be—between one man and one woman—and in support of the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment. Pastor Sergio Amezcua said, “This is not a […]
Catholic Church in Maine Scaling Up Pro-Marriage Efforts
September 19, 2012 – 3:00 pm
The Kennebec Journal: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is launching a series of public meetings across the state to promote its view of marriage, just as the campaign about the same-sex marriage ballot question is heating up. Suzanne Lafreniere, associate director of public policy for the diocese, said the speakers will “promote the principles […]
Washington State Bishop: Marriage is "God's Plan"
September 19, 2012 – 2:00 pm
SeattlePI: Voter approval of Referendum 74 and legalization of same-sex marriage would mark a rejection of “God’s plan” and what the creator has done since the creation, the Catholic bishop of Spokane argues in a new missive entitled “Believing in Marriage.” The article by Bishop Blase J. Cupich comes simultaneously with a pastoral letter by […]
Minnesota Archbishop: "Stand Up For the Truth [of Marriage] --Always With Love-- Especially When it May be Difficult."
September 19, 2012 – 1:00 pm
Archbishop John Nienstedt encourages Minnesota Catholics to support marriage: “…Minnesota for Marriage needs your help to get the message out. We must ensure that Minnesotans know what is at stake and have the correct information about why they should vote “Yes” for the marriage amendment. (Remember that if you leave the ballot box blank, the government […]
CBN Video: NOM "Living Up to Its Promise to Defeat Politicians Who Support SSM"
September 19, 2012 – 12:00 pm
CBNNews: The National Organization for Marriage is living up to its promise to defeat politicians who support same-sex marriage. The pro-family group helped unseat two incumbent senators in New York’s recent special election. Two other incumbents were defeated in earlier primaries. NOM President Brian Brown said the message from the people of New York is […]
Gay Movie Icon: Children Need a Mother and Father
September 19, 2012 – 11:00 am
Actor Rupert Everett is causing a stir over in Britain: The star of the 1998 film Shakespeare in Love blazed a trail for gay actors when he came out as homosexual 20 years ago. However, he has been criticised by gay rights groups after giving an interview in which he decried same-sex couples who have […]
VICTORY: Gay Marriage Defeated in Australia 98-42!!
September 19, 2012 – 10:30 am
After months and months of pressure the bill was actually brought to a vote … and was promptly defeated overwhelmingly in the Australian House of Representatives: The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted against legislation that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry. Just 42 MPs supported the private members bill put forward by Labor […]
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