Florida voters move toward freedom to marry support in new poll
Posted on Jun 12, 2012 at 11:00 am
A new poll from Public Policy Polling shows that Florida voters, like much of the country, are quickly shifting their views on the freedom to marry toward majority approval. Gains among black voters in the state are particularly evident.
Latino support of the freedom to marry continues to soar
Posted on May 30, 2012 at 12:30 pm
It is important to continually highlight the soaring support for the freedom to marry among Latinos in the United States. In recent years, the Latino community's support for marriage has climbed higher and higher.
New poll shows dramatic shift in Maryland’s support for the freedom to marry
Posted on May 29, 2012 at 12:00 pm
In the wake of President Barack Obama's announcement that he supports the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, public opinion is shifting dramatically, including in Maryland, according to a recent poll.
Poll shows majority of black Americans support the freedom to marry
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 12:00 pm
A new poll from The Washington Post and ABC demonstrates that a majority of black Americans now support the freedom to marry, with 59 percent of black respondents saying they agree with the President.
New poll indicates record support for the freedom to marry
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 09:55 am
A new poll from ABC and The Washington Post captures historic support for the freedom to marry in the United States.
The NAACP supports same-sex couples’ freedom to marry
Posted on May 22, 2012 at 08:50 am
On Saturday, during the organization's board meeting, the NAACP approved a resolution supporting the freedom to marry, stating that advocating for marriage equality is consistent with the organization's 103-year history of committing to equal protection under the law.
Newest cosponsors to Respect for Marriage Act are leading members of Congressional Black Caucus
Posted on Apr 23, 2012 at 09:53 am
The newest cosponsors to the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116) are two leaders within the Congressional Black Caucus.
Former NAACP Chairman Julian Bond Calls on Maryland to Pass Marriage
Posted on Feb 22, 2011 at 11:33 am
As the legislature debates a marriage bill this week, Bond points out the negative effect that marriage discrimination has on African-American families.
Marriage Is and Will Always Be About Love
Posted on Feb 11, 2011 at 12:48 pm
In a guest post, Lea Gillmore of the Maryland Black Family Alliance responds to a recent anti-marriage op-ed in The Baltimore Sun.
Barbara Bush, marriage equality & Obama
Posted on Feb 02, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Jonathan Capehart makes the case for President Obama conducting a "series of under-the-radar meetings to help him in the 'evolution' of his stance and thinking on marriage for same-sex couples."