First-ever majority in CA favors marriage equality
Posted on May 28, 2008 at 10:04 am
May 28, 2008
For the first time ever, the statewide Field survey which was done after the Supreme Court ruling reports a majority of California voters favor marriage equality - a finding that pollsters describe as a milestone. (Link)
Former Foe Barr Vows To Fight Anti-Marriage Constitutional Amendment
Posted on May 28, 2008 at 09:13 am
May 27, 2008
The Liberatarian candidate for President, Rep. Bob Barr, who was author of the anti-gay so-called "Defense of Marriage Act," now says it's abusive and he will work to repeal it. (Link)
The End Of The Culture War?
Posted on May 27, 2008 at 02:47 pm
May 26, 2008
The Nation notes the actions of the CA legislature, governor, and the recent Supreme Court decision in California which have all supported the freedom to marry and says, "marriage [equality] has become a thoroughly mainstream proposition."
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Ellen questions McCain on his stance on marriage
Posted on May 23, 2008 at 04:54 pm
May 22, 2008
John McCain appears on Ellen Degeneres's show, where they discussed the freedom to marry. (Link)
Marriage Equality’s Declining Wedge Value
Posted on May 23, 2008 at 09:17 am
May 22, 2008
The right obviously believes that their views on marriage equality helps Republicans, drawing out McCain-friendly voters in key states. But the trend seems to be turning against the GOP preachers. (Link)
HRC Pledges $500,000 to Protect Marriage Equality in California
Posted on May 22, 2008 at 12:13 pm
May 22, 2008
The Human Rights Campaign has pledged $500,000 to Equality for All to protect the California court ruling that upheld the freedom to marry from being overturned by an anti-gay constitutional amendment in November. (Link)
Good News All Around
Posted on May 21, 2008 at 11:03 am
May 20, 2008
E.J. Graff talks about why Democrats are wrong to fear the political fallout from the California gay marriage ruling. (Link)
A Different Time
Posted on May 19, 2008 at 03:52 pm
May 16, 2008
As couples flock to California to get married, even more Americans will be exposed to the "lived experience" of same-sex couples and families, says Evan Wolfson. "It's much easier to whip people up over the hypothetical." (Link)
The California decision and the presidential campaign
Posted on May 19, 2008 at 03:31 pm
May 15, 2008
Statements from the three presidential campaigns indicate that the major players in the upcoming presidential race would like to stay away from the issue, even though the Candidates' Guide on How to Support Marriage Equality and Get Elected proves candidates should support the freedom to marry not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it is also in their interest to do so. (Link)
BLOG: Victory in California
Posted on May 16, 2008 at 10:32 am
May 16, 2008
Toni Broaddus discusses how the CA decision is historical and personal, how it influences the entire nation, and how we need to fight to defend marriage in CA given the pending discriminatory initiative which could be on the ballot in November 2008. (Link)