For Arizona, Three’s a Crowd
Posted on Aug 29, 2008 at 01:10 pm
Advocate
September 23, 2008
In the end, gay rights activists are hoping for a hat trick, though that seems unlikely given the odds facing Arizona. But Evan Wolfson insists that one victory is paramount. “Holding California is an outright win,” he says, whereas in Arizona and Florida “we will not have advanced -- but simply beaten back an attack.” [Link]
September 23, 2008
In the end, gay rights activists are hoping for a hat trick, though that seems unlikely given the odds facing Arizona. But Evan Wolfson insists that one victory is paramount. “Holding California is an outright win,” he says, whereas in Arizona and Florida “we will not have advanced -- but simply beaten back an attack.” [Link]
AZ: Brewer sues Goddard over ballot language
Posted on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:12 am
Arizona Capitol Times
August 25, 2008
The debate centers around whether the description of Prop. 102 on the 2008 ballot should explain state law already prevents same-sex couples from getting married. [Link]
August 25, 2008
The debate centers around whether the description of Prop. 102 on the 2008 ballot should explain state law already prevents same-sex couples from getting married. [Link]
State secretary goes to court over anti-gay ballot initiative
Posted on Aug 25, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Arizona Daily Star
August 22, 2008
Secretary of State Jan Brewer has gone to court to keep from having to tell Arizona voters that same-sex marriage is already illegal under state law because supporters of the state's discriminatory prop. 102 on the 2008 ballot said such language would weaken their chance at passing the anti-gay measure. (Link)
August 22, 2008
Secretary of State Jan Brewer has gone to court to keep from having to tell Arizona voters that same-sex marriage is already illegal under state law because supporters of the state's discriminatory prop. 102 on the 2008 ballot said such language would weaken their chance at passing the anti-gay measure. (Link)
Forgotten Arizona?
Posted on Aug 25, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Box Turtle Bulletin
August 23, 2008
Blogger Jim Burroway reminds people that Arizona in the 2006 election was the first state to defeat a discriminatory anti-gay amendment, and everyone must work to stop yet another amendment threatening in the 2008 election. (Link)
August 23, 2008
Blogger Jim Burroway reminds people that Arizona in the 2006 election was the first state to defeat a discriminatory anti-gay amendment, and everyone must work to stop yet another amendment threatening in the 2008 election. (Link)
2008 Ballot Measures Opposing Marriage Equality: Why Time is on Our Side
Posted on Aug 19, 2008 at 02:24 pm
GayWired.com
August 15, 2008
David Mariner writes, "As more voters are being asked to consider the question, and as we have the opportunity to engage more voters and interact with them, public opinion continues to move in our favor. It may be a long battle, but time is definitely on our side." [Link]
August 15, 2008
David Mariner writes, "As more voters are being asked to consider the question, and as we have the opportunity to engage more voters and interact with them, public opinion continues to move in our favor. It may be a long battle, but time is definitely on our side." [Link]
Arizona Democratic Party passes resolution to oppose anti-gay constitutional amendment
Posted on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:19 am
HRC Backstory
August 14, 2008
Human Rights Campaign's blog reports that Arizona State Committeewoman Mohur Sidhwa and the newly formed LGBT Caucus presented and passed a resolution during the general session of the state committee to oppose anti-gay Prop 102 on November’s ballot. (Link)
August 14, 2008
Human Rights Campaign's blog reports that Arizona State Committeewoman Mohur Sidhwa and the newly formed LGBT Caucus presented and passed a resolution during the general session of the state committee to oppose anti-gay Prop 102 on November’s ballot. (Link)
Atlanta helps fight anti-gay measures out west
Posted on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:03 am
Southern Voice Atlanta
August 15, 2008
With discrimination against gay and lesbian couples already written into Georgia's constitution, gay and lesbian Atlantans are channeling money and manpower into Arizona and California for what some consider the most important moment ever for the gay rights movement. [Link]
August 15, 2008
With discrimination against gay and lesbian couples already written into Georgia's constitution, gay and lesbian Atlantans are channeling money and manpower into Arizona and California for what some consider the most important moment ever for the gay rights movement. [Link]
State senator faces ethics probe in marriage debate
Posted on Jul 29, 2008 at 11:29 am
Tucson Citizen
July 29, 2008
An Arizona state senator faces an ethics investigation for cutting off a debate that served as a filibuster for opponents of a referendum to prohibit same-sex couples from getting legally married in the state. With its chairman crossing party lines, the Senate Ethics Committee voted 3-2 on Monday to formally investigate a lawmaker's complaint that Republican Sen. Jack Harper of Surprise broke Senate rules. [Link]
July 29, 2008
An Arizona state senator faces an ethics investigation for cutting off a debate that served as a filibuster for opponents of a referendum to prohibit same-sex couples from getting legally married in the state. With its chairman crossing party lines, the Senate Ethics Committee voted 3-2 on Monday to formally investigate a lawmaker's complaint that Republican Sen. Jack Harper of Surprise broke Senate rules. [Link]
Legislator seeks reprimand of colleague
Posted on Jul 22, 2008 at 12:27 pm
The Arizona Daily Star
July 22, 2008
The dust-up in the Senate over marriage on the last night of the legislative session has one lawmaker seeking to have another one formally reprimanded. In a complaint filed Monday, Sen. Ken Cheuvront, D-Phoenix, said Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise, used his position to illegally interrupt debate, and then purposely ignored legal protests. [Link]
July 22, 2008
The dust-up in the Senate over marriage on the last night of the legislative session has one lawmaker seeking to have another one formally reprimanded. In a complaint filed Monday, Sen. Ken Cheuvront, D-Phoenix, said Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise, used his position to illegally interrupt debate, and then purposely ignored legal protests. [Link]
Arizona state senator slams opponents over anti-marriage vote
Posted on Jul 16, 2008 at 11:13 am
GayPolitics.com
July 15, 2008
Victory Fund's blog interviews Arizona State Senator Paula Aboud about the controversial actions taken by state senators in Arizona to push through a vote on an anti-marriage amendment ballot measure for the November 2008 ballot. (Link)
July 15, 2008
Victory Fund's blog interviews Arizona State Senator Paula Aboud about the controversial actions taken by state senators in Arizona to push through a vote on an anti-marriage amendment ballot measure for the November 2008 ballot. (Link)