Poll: Florida anti-gay intiative likely to pass
Posted on Oct 09, 2008 at 11:01 am
Miami Herald
October 8, 2008
Florida voters look close to passing an anti-gay initiative and rejecting a community college tax and are largely undecided about a handful of property-tax issues, according to a new statewide poll concerning the state's proposed constitutional amendments. (Link)
Learn more about Florida.
October 8, 2008
Florida voters look close to passing an anti-gay initiative and rejecting a community college tax and are largely undecided about a handful of property-tax issues, according to a new statewide poll concerning the state's proposed constitutional amendments. (Link)
Learn more about Florida.
Fla. divided on anti-gay marriage amendment
Posted on Oct 03, 2008 at 01:18 pm
Southern Voices
October 3, 2008
With one month until Florida voters go to the polls to decide the fate of a constitutional ban on gay and lesbian couples' marriages, opponents of that measure are fighting to keep it under the 60 percent threshold it needs to succeed. [Link]
What does it mean to write discrimination into a constitution?
October 3, 2008
With one month until Florida voters go to the polls to decide the fate of a constitutional ban on gay and lesbian couples' marriages, opponents of that measure are fighting to keep it under the 60 percent threshold it needs to succeed. [Link]
What does it mean to write discrimination into a constitution?
Billionaire gives $100k to block marriage equality in FL
Posted on Oct 01, 2008 at 12:37 pm
ECCO
October 1, 2008
Rich Devos, Amway billionaire and owner of the NBA Orlando Magic, is supporting Florida's Amendment 2 that blocks marriage equality and its substantial equivalent. This could be interpreted as civil unions and domestic partnerships. [Link]
October 1, 2008
Rich Devos, Amway billionaire and owner of the NBA Orlando Magic, is supporting Florida's Amendment 2 that blocks marriage equality and its substantial equivalent. This could be interpreted as civil unions and domestic partnerships. [Link]
FL: Question asks to restrict marriage
Posted on Oct 01, 2008 at 10:20 am
Palm Beach Post
October 1, 2008
Experts in elder law contend that the so-called Florida Marriage Protection Amendment will harm seniors who live together without getting married to protect their assets, including Social Security benefits and pensions that would be reduced if they were to legally wed. [Link]
October 1, 2008
Experts in elder law contend that the so-called Florida Marriage Protection Amendment will harm seniors who live together without getting married to protect their assets, including Social Security benefits and pensions that would be reduced if they were to legally wed. [Link]
Kick Jim Crow Out Of Constitution And Don’t Put Marriage In
Posted on Sep 29, 2008 at 11:37 am
Tampa Tribune
September 28, 2008
The Tribune recommends voters in Florida vote No on 2: "changing the constitution, when it hasn't proven necessary, is not the way to do it. We urge you to Vote No on Amendment 2." (Link)
September 28, 2008
The Tribune recommends voters in Florida vote No on 2: "changing the constitution, when it hasn't proven necessary, is not the way to do it. We urge you to Vote No on Amendment 2." (Link)
Gay Couples’ Marriages Not The Issue For Black Clergy
Posted on Sep 29, 2008 at 10:34 am
Palm Beach Post
September 29, 2008
Rhonda Swan writes, "Keeping homosexuals from legalizing their already existing relationships does nothing for their so-called cause of protecting marriage. Being proactive instead of reactive just might." [Link]
September 29, 2008
Rhonda Swan writes, "Keeping homosexuals from legalizing their already existing relationships does nothing for their so-called cause of protecting marriage. Being proactive instead of reactive just might." [Link]
COMMENTARY: Critique of Florida’s marriage-equality foes evokes kudos, curses
Posted on Sep 26, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Orlando Sentinel
September 26, 2008
"I expected a lot of reaction to Sunday's column about the anti-gay marriage amendment and my frustration over those Christians who seem obsessed with homosexuality while often overlooking Jesus' instructions for compassion. And boy, did I get it.What I wasn't expecting, though, was how overwhelmingly supportive it was." [Link]
September 26, 2008
"I expected a lot of reaction to Sunday's column about the anti-gay marriage amendment and my frustration over those Christians who seem obsessed with homosexuality while often overlooking Jesus' instructions for compassion. And boy, did I get it.What I wasn't expecting, though, was how overwhelmingly supportive it was." [Link]
McCain, Obama wary of marriage debate
Posted on Sep 22, 2008 at 11:50 am
Associated Press
September 22, 2008
Proposed discriminatory amendments against marriage for same-sex couples are on the ballot in three important states this fall, rousing passions on both sides, yet neither John McCain nor Barack Obama seem eager to push the issue high on their campaign agendas. (Link)
September 22, 2008
Proposed discriminatory amendments against marriage for same-sex couples are on the ballot in three important states this fall, rousing passions on both sides, yet neither John McCain nor Barack Obama seem eager to push the issue high on their campaign agendas. (Link)
EDITORIAL: What We Think About Florida’s Amendments
Posted on Sep 22, 2008 at 10:45 am
Orlando Sentinel
September 20, 2008
The Orlando Sentinel editorial board writes that Amendment 2 to ban marriage for gay couples in Fla., is a "bad idea" that "seems more like a cynical attempt to bring out the conservative base in a presidential election year." [Link]
September 20, 2008
The Orlando Sentinel editorial board writes that Amendment 2 to ban marriage for gay couples in Fla., is a "bad idea" that "seems more like a cynical attempt to bring out the conservative base in a presidential election year." [Link]
Interfaith group counters push for anti-marriage amendment in Florida
Posted on Sep 19, 2008 at 11:01 am
St. Petersburg Times
September 18, 2008
A group of interfaith leaders pledged Wednesday to use their pulpits and influence to defeat Amendment 2, the constitutional measure that would write discrimination into the Florida constitution. (Link)
September 18, 2008
A group of interfaith leaders pledged Wednesday to use their pulpits and influence to defeat Amendment 2, the constitutional measure that would write discrimination into the Florida constitution. (Link)