Blog Entries by Adam Polaski
Minnesota athletes speak out against marriage amendment
Posted on Oct 16, 2012 at 12:30 pm
This week, two prominent athletes in Minnesota have spoken out against the proposed constitutional amendment in Minnesota that would permanently limit the freedom to marry. Out WNBA star Seimone Augustus and Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe have each lent some of their spotlight to opposing the amendment in their state.
Sarah and Linda work toward respect for their family in Maine
Posted on Oct 16, 2012 at 09:45 am
In November, Mainers will be asked to approve the freedom to marry for all loving and committed couples at the ballot. Sarah Dowling and Linda Wolfe are one of the couples who will be affected by the vote. Hear from Sarah in this profile about why marriage matters and what she's been doing to push for the marriage law in Maine!
Thank You for supporting the National Engagement Party!
Posted on Oct 15, 2012 at 04:15 pm
This Saturday, hundreds of people across the country joined together for the National Engagement Party, our fundraiser to win marriage at the ballot. The event raised $500,000 for the ballot battles, bringing Freedom to Marry's total state investment to $4.5 million for the 2011-2012 election cycle.
Volunteer with Drive for Marriage to help win marriage at the ballot!
Posted on Oct 15, 2012 at 12:45 pm
You can help win marriage at the ballot by donating your time and effort to Drive for Marriage. The program is the newest way you can contribute to United for Marriage, our joint partnership with the Human Rights Campaign and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force to mobilize volunteers for the ballot states.
Phone bank for marriage with Freedom to Marry in New York City!
Posted on Oct 15, 2012 at 10:50 am
This month, Freedom to Marry is teaming up with Marriage Equality USA to harness the energy of marriage advocates in New York City and help make the case for marriage in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington, where marriage for same-sex couples will be on the ballot on Election Day.
TV ads highlighting Question 6’s protections for religious freedom air in Maryland
Posted on Oct 12, 2012 at 04:00 pm
Both ads feature African-American pastors emphasizing that Question 6 would allow for civil marriages between same-sex couples and that religious freedom would still be protected; that is, churches and religious institutions could still refuse to perform marriages for same-sex couples.
New TV ads advocate for the freedom to marry in ME, MN and WA
Posted on Oct 12, 2012 at 03:00 pm
Political advertisements are dominating the television airwaves this fall, and in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington, where marriage-related ballot initiatives will be put to a vote on Election Day, many of those TV ads focus on why marriage matters for same-sex couples. Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington all debuted new TV ads this week. Check them out!
Married California couple hosts National Engagement Party to support ballot campaigns
Posted on Oct 12, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Robert and Andy know that no couple should be denied that same feeling of security, or the same opportunity to publicly express their decision to join together in marriage. That's why they're hosting a house party for our National Engagement Party, which will be celebrated across the country tomorrow, October 13 to raise money to support the state ballot campaigns in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg pushes for the freedom to marry in Maryland
Posted on Oct 12, 2012 at 11:59 am
This month, the campaign to win marriage for same-sex couples in Maryland is getting an all-star push from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In addition to supporting the campaign with a sizable donation, Mayor Bloomberg has been advocating on behalf of Maryland couples through emails and other communications.
Nordstrom supports the freedom to marry in Washington state
Posted on Oct 11, 2012 at 03:30 pm
Today, apparel retailer Nordstrom announced their support for the freedom to marry by officially endorsing Washington United for Marriage, the coalition of pro-marriage organizations working to uphold the freedom to marry by approving Referendum 74 at the ballot on November 6.