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Why Didn't You Hear About This?

Dear Marriage Supporter, On Monday I wrote to you about all the good things happening in defense of marriage and asked you to make a donation in support of NOM’s work to bolster these efforts around the country. Here’s another good thing you probably haven’t heard about: two major polls demonstrate that the majority of […]

"Legal Chaos" Ensues After Rogue Pennsylvania County Ignores Law, Issues Marriage Licenses

The inevitable outcome after state officials take it upon themselves to break their own laws: “There is no limit to the administrative and legal chaos that is likely to flow from the clerk’s unlawful practice of issuing marriage licenses to those who are not permitted under Pennsylvania law to marry,” the [Pennsylvania Department of Health’s […]

National Organization for Marriage Renews Pledge to Hold Politicians Accountable for Redefining Marriage in Minnesota and Rhode Island

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2013 Contact: Elizabeth Ray or Jen Campbell (703-683-5004) “We will work tirelessly to hold the politicians accountable for this travesty.” — Brian Brown, NOM president — Washington, D.C. — With marriage having been redefined and same-sex ‘marriages’ beginning today in Minnesota and Rhode Island, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) […]

This is important...please take a minute to read...

Dear Marriage Supporter, If you’re anything like me, you’re still seething over the two terrible decisions issued last month by the Supreme Court against marriage. But, again, if you’re anything like me, you’re not giving up on marriage! You and I both understand that marriage is the foundation of society; that children have a right […]

Peters on SSM Proponents: "They're Hugely Overplaying Their Hand"

NOM’s Thomas Peters responds in an interview with Reuters to a new plan by gay marriage activists to target four states next: Opponents of same-sex marriage called the Freedom to Marry’s four-state strategy overly optimistic. “They’re hugely overplaying their hand,” said Thomas Peters, a spokesman for the National Organization for Marriage, which opposes gay marriage. […]

NOM Sharply Condemns US Supreme Court Over Illegitimate Rulings Legislating From The Bench on Marriage and Rewarding Corrupt Politicians and Federal Judges on Prop 8 and DOMA

[For ongoing coverage of today’s news please scroll down. -Ed.] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2013 Contact: Elizabeth Ray or Jen Campbell (703-683-5004) “There’s a stench coming from these cases that has now stained the Supreme Court. It’s imperative that Congress continue to protect the right of states to not recognize faux marriages in their […]

It's "D" Day Tomorrow For Marriage

Dear Marriage Supporter, Tomorrow is D-Day for marriage. In this case, “D-Day” means “Decision Day.” The marriage cases were not decided today, but Chief Justice John Roberts announced that the decisions will be issued tomorrow, which will be the Court’s last day in session for this term. We at NOM remain optimistic. Of course, the […]

Waiting But Not Idle, NOM Marriage News

Dear Marriage Supporter, We continue to await news from the Supreme Court in the Proposition 8 and DOMA cases — please continue to pray and stay tuned in for updates! We expect the decisions to be handed down next week. In the meantime, we are not idle! Praising African-American Pastors Today I’m published in National […]

Anderson in NRO: Marriage, Democracy, and the Court

Ryan Anderson argues that it’s unconstitutional for activist judges to settle the marriage debate: A hallmark of democratic self-government is that the people should discuss, debate, and vote on important policy matters. And in America their votes should count, except when they clearly violate the people’s more settled will as expressed in the U.S. Constitution. Where the […]

Lopez: Lessons from France on the Myths of SSM

Robert Oscer Lopez writes in the Public Discourse: “…The French resistance to same-sex marriage has demonstrated that an ostensibly progressive nation that had little issue with homosexuality as a moral question can change its mind, not based on ignorance of reality, but based on knowing more about what same-sex marriage really means.  … The drop in support for […]

Scurrilous, NOM Marriage News

Dear Marriage Supporter, The epic events of the last week for marriage unfolded at breakneck speed: a huge victory for marriage, an attack on you and your rights that was truly “scurrilous” — But first the courage of one man who stood up for truth and justice in the halls of Congress. Standing Up For […]

National Organization for Marriage Hails New HuffPost Poll Showing National Support for DOMA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2013 Contact: Elizabeth Ray or Jen Campbell (703-683-5004) “The Supreme Court ought to uphold DOMA and uphold Proposition 8 and respect the pro-marriage views of millions of Americans.” — Brian Brown, NOM president — Washington, D.C. — Brian Brown today hailed the results of a new poll conducted by HuffPost/YouGov […]

Marriage Supporters Win Major Victory In Illinois — Effort To Redefine Marriage Fails To Gather Support And Is Tabled Without A Vote

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 31, 2013Contact: Elizabeth Ray or Jen Campbell (703-683-5004) “This is a great victory for our allies and supporters, as well as Illinois families who have worked tirelessly with us to preserve marriage in Illinois.” — Brian Brown Washington, DC — The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) today celebrated the failure of […]

Down to the Wire, NOM Marriage News

Dear Marriage Supporter, 24 hours and the fate of marriage will be decided in Illinois. The fact that the fight for marriage is coming down to the wire in this deep blue state controlled by Democrats, even with Pres. Obama pushing for its passage, is a testament first, to the good people of Illinois, of […]

Refusing to Stay Silent: A Millennial Case for Marriage

Ryan Anderson and Andrew Walker of the Heritage Foundation are featured this month on the front page of Citizen, the Focus on the Family magazine. One of the great lines from their article: “There’s no such thing as being on the “right” or “wrong” side of history. There’s only being on the right or wrong […]