Sides argue over Ark. foster parent restriction
Posted on Oct 03, 2008 at 09:53 am
Associated Press
October 2, 2008
As Ark. voters prepare to weigh in on a ballot measure that would expand the state's ban on unmarried couples fostering children to also bar adoption by such couples, child advocacy groups asked Ark. state officials to strike down the restriction. [Link] Read more about why marriage matters to children and families.
October 2, 2008
As Ark. voters prepare to weigh in on a ballot measure that would expand the state's ban on unmarried couples fostering children to also bar adoption by such couples, child advocacy groups asked Ark. state officials to strike down the restriction. [Link] Read more about why marriage matters to children and families.
Arkansas: Vote on Gay Adoptions
Posted on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:00 am
New York Times
August 26, 2008
A proposal intended to ban gay men and lesbians from becoming foster or adoptive parents was cleared for this fall’s ballot. [Link]
August 26, 2008
A proposal intended to ban gay men and lesbians from becoming foster or adoptive parents was cleared for this fall’s ballot. [Link]
Adoption ban falls short of signatures
Posted on Jul 25, 2008 at 09:51 am
Arkansas News Bureau
July 24, 2008
The Family Council Action Committee fell about 4,000 valid signatures short but will have another 30 days to make up the difference. [Link]
July 24, 2008
The Family Council Action Committee fell about 4,000 valid signatures short but will have another 30 days to make up the difference. [Link]
AP News Analysis: Social issues fail signature ct.
Posted on Jul 14, 2008 at 09:48 am
Associated Press
July 12, 2008
An anti-family campaign in Arkansas which is trying to gather enough signatures to ban adoption by gay and lesbian couples is failing as a result of the public's opposition to discrimination. (Link)
July 12, 2008
An anti-family campaign in Arkansas which is trying to gather enough signatures to ban adoption by gay and lesbian couples is failing as a result of the public's opposition to discrimination. (Link)
Anti-Gay Adoption Initiative Faces Names Crunch in Arkansas
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:15 am
365Gay.com
July 3, 2008
An organization collecting signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot to ban unmarried couples from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas said Thursday it will submit its petitions by Monday's deadline but will likely need more time to get the number required. (Link)
July 3, 2008
An organization collecting signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot to ban unmarried couples from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas said Thursday it will submit its petitions by Monday's deadline but will likely need more time to get the number required. (Link)
Arkansas: From Big News To Old News, Domestic Partnership Registry Changes Little
Posted on Jun 09, 2008 at 01:38 pm
The Morning News
June 7, 2008
The Eureka Springs city-sponsored domestic partnership registry that reaped headlines nationwide a year ago has gone from big news to old news--bringing little change except for an economic boost for the area. (Link)
June 7, 2008
The Eureka Springs city-sponsored domestic partnership registry that reaped headlines nationwide a year ago has gone from big news to old news--bringing little change except for an economic boost for the area. (Link)
Group Behind Anti-Adoptions Begs For Cash
Posted on Mar 24, 2008 at 02:54 pm
365Gay.com
March 24, 2008
An umbrella group of social conservatives trying to gather enough signatures to force a referendum that could ban couples who are not married from adopting children in Arkansas has launched a desperate appeal for money. [Link]
March 24, 2008
An umbrella group of social conservatives trying to gather enough signatures to force a referendum that could ban couples who are not married from adopting children in Arkansas has launched a desperate appeal for money. [Link]
Drive kicks off to ban foster care by partners
Posted on Jan 25, 2008 at 02:53 pm
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
January 25, 2008
The Arkansas Family Council is launching a petition drive in hopes of passing a law that would ban gay and unmarried couples from adopting or becoming foster parents. A coalition of doctors, ministers, children’s advocates and others officially organized to campaign against the proposal. [Link]
January 25, 2008
The Arkansas Family Council is launching a petition drive in hopes of passing a law that would ban gay and unmarried couples from adopting or becoming foster parents. A coalition of doctors, ministers, children’s advocates and others officially organized to campaign against the proposal. [Link]
AR town to recognize gay couples, no rights though
Posted on May 14, 2007 at 02:52 pm
Today's THV
May 14, 2007
Gay couples can register with Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and receive a certificate acknowledging their relationships. However, it's not a legal document and does not bestow any of the rights and responsibilities of marriage on the partnerships. [Link]
May 14, 2007
Gay couples can register with Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and receive a certificate acknowledging their relationships. However, it's not a legal document and does not bestow any of the rights and responsibilities of marriage on the partnerships. [Link]
On Capitol Hill, several bishops join opposition to anti-gay marriage amendment
Posted on May 26, 2006 at 02:48 pm
Episcopal News Service
May 26, 2006
"Bishop Larry Maze of Arkansas and retired New Jersey Bishop Joe Morris Doss, now living in Louisiana, joined a diverse spectrum of clergy and religious leaders on Capitol Hill May 22 to speak against passage of the so-called 'Federal Marriage Amendment' (FMA)." [Link]
May 26, 2006
"Bishop Larry Maze of Arkansas and retired New Jersey Bishop Joe Morris Doss, now living in Louisiana, joined a diverse spectrum of clergy and religious leaders on Capitol Hill May 22 to speak against passage of the so-called 'Federal Marriage Amendment' (FMA)." [Link]