Freedom to Marry announces expansion plans
Posted on Jan 14, 2011 at 01:00 pm
The first high-profile fundraiser of the year for marriage equality provided the occasion Thursday for Freedom to Marry to step forward as the campaign to win marriage nationwide, with plans that include an expanded public education effort and a new presence in Washington, D.C.
Straight wrestler launches ‘athlete ally’ to combat homophobia
Posted on Jan 13, 2011 at 01:00 pm
Hudson Taylor, a straight All-American wrestler and coach at Columbia University, has launched the website AthleteAlly.com in an effort to combat homophobia in sports and ensure the locker room is a safe space for all.
Wolfson/Gallagher ‘Economist’ debate concludes with lopsided win for marriage equality
Posted on Jan 10, 2011 at 01:00 pm
The "Economist" debate between Freedom to Marry's Evan Wolfson and NOM's Maggie Gallagher concluded with almost two thirds of the online votes being 'yes' for marriage equality being legalized.
We thank those who voted and encourage everyone to keep having conversations and sharing your perspectives.
Miss New York adopts gay rights platform in Miss America Pageant
Posted on Jan 07, 2011 at 01:30 pm
Instead of sticking to something safe, Miss New York Claire Buffie will be championing gay rights as part of her campaign to become the next Miss America.
Wolfson/Gallagher ‘Economist’ debate continues - cast your vote today
Posted on Jan 05, 2011 at 09:30 am
Freedom to Marry's executive director, Evan Wolfson, and NOM's Maggie Gallagher have been engaged in an online debate on The Economist's website since Monday.
Check out the latest debate comments and cast your vote today.
Hers is the ministry of ‘yes’
Posted on Jan 05, 2011 at 08:30 am
The Rev. Jane Adams Spahr (a Freedom to Marry Voice for Equality) was found guilty of violating the Presbyterian constitution. Her offense? Officiating at same-sex weddings.
A lesbian herself, she says she won't quit the church she loves.
Two Men and Two Babies
Posted on Jan 04, 2011 at 02:00 pm
Neil Patrick Harris and partner David Burtka share stories and pictures of their new twins, Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, in the new issue of "People" magazine.
Outside groups prepare for marriage fight in New Hampshire
Posted on Jan 03, 2011 at 01:30 pm
The Family Research Council in Washington, D.C., has vowed to do "whatever it takes" to repeal marriage equality in New Hampshire. Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders in Boston is promising to do "whatever it takes" to stop them.
Opinion: N.H. must retain marriage equality
Posted on Dec 30, 2010 at 02:00 pm
Seacoastonline.com: "As Dr. Martin Luther King said, 'the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.' The N.H. marriage equality law is indeed a just law. And it must be upheld."
Oregon gay couple’s Christmas letter urges neighbors to talk about marriage equality
Posted on Dec 30, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Dan and Marcos German-Domingues sent out a Christmas card with a special message this year.
The couple sent out hundreds of letters to their neighbors asking them to take a moment during the holiday season to think and talk about an issue close to their hearts — marriage equality.