Study: Legislators Are Not Hurt by Voting for Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
Posted on Jan 23, 2009 at 02:24 pm
San Francisco Bay Times
January 22, 2009
Voting for marriage for gay couples or against an anti-gay amendment is a safe move for politicians, a new study by the group Freedom to Marry has found. (Link)
January 22, 2009
Voting for marriage for gay couples or against an anti-gay amendment is a safe move for politicians, a new study by the group Freedom to Marry has found. (Link)
Hawaii lawmakers to consider gaming, marriage equality
Posted on Jan 22, 2009 at 11:07 am
Associated Press
January 21, 2009
Hawaii lawmakers convene a new session Wednesday in which they expect to consider legalizing gambling, recognizing marriage for gay couples and preserving Hawaiian lands. The session runs through May 7. (Link)
January 21, 2009
Hawaii lawmakers convene a new session Wednesday in which they expect to consider legalizing gambling, recognizing marriage for gay couples and preserving Hawaiian lands. The session runs through May 7. (Link)
No one should be denied equal right to marry
Posted on Jan 21, 2009 at 10:38 am
Morning Sentinel
January 19, 2009
The editorial board of the Maine newspaper writes, "We support this move to legalize gay marriage in Maine. And we do so for the very same reasons we supported gay marriage in Massachusetts six years ago. Our reasoning now is the same as it was then, and we see no reason to reinvent our arguments." (Link)
January 19, 2009
The editorial board of the Maine newspaper writes, "We support this move to legalize gay marriage in Maine. And we do so for the very same reasons we supported gay marriage in Massachusetts six years ago. Our reasoning now is the same as it was then, and we see no reason to reinvent our arguments." (Link)
Obama’s Gay Marriage Flip Flop: He Was For It Before He Was Against It
Posted on Jan 15, 2009 at 11:55 am
Huffington Post
January 14, 2009
Gabriel Rotello discusses the recent release of information proving Obama's prior support for marriage equality and a study by Freedom to Marry on re-election of pro-marriage legislators: "So memo to all upcoming progressive candidates (and the President Elect): Take a look at the Freedom to Marry study, take a look inside your heart, and take a stand to do the right thing. You know you want to. And now you know that it won't even hurt." (Link)
January 14, 2009
Gabriel Rotello discusses the recent release of information proving Obama's prior support for marriage equality and a study by Freedom to Marry on re-election of pro-marriage legislators: "So memo to all upcoming progressive candidates (and the President Elect): Take a look at the Freedom to Marry study, take a look inside your heart, and take a stand to do the right thing. You know you want to. And now you know that it won't even hurt." (Link)
Marriage equality bill being introduced in Maine
Posted on Jan 14, 2009 at 11:31 am
Associated Press
January 13, 2009
The marriage issue moved onto the legislative agenda Tuesday as supporters of the idea said this is the time to recognize marriages between same-sex couples -- even if the debate comes amid major concerns in the State House over budget cutbacks and their impact. (Link)
January 13, 2009
The marriage issue moved onto the legislative agenda Tuesday as supporters of the idea said this is the time to recognize marriages between same-sex couples -- even if the debate comes amid major concerns in the State House over budget cutbacks and their impact. (Link)
Advocates energized despite political loss
Posted on Jan 12, 2009 at 04:10 pm
Star Bulletin
January 12, 2009
Key legislators say they are willing to discuss the marriage and civil union measures. (Link)
January 12, 2009
Key legislators say they are willing to discuss the marriage and civil union measures. (Link)
New Study Shows Pro-Marriage Legislators Win Elections
Posted on Jan 12, 2009 at 01:58 pm
Freedom to Marry
January 12, 2009
Contrary to some political expectations, voting to support the freedom to marry and opposing anti-marriage measures helps rather than hurts politicians, a new study Pro-Marriage Legislators Win Elections released by Freedom to Marry unequivocally shows. A review of all of these votes from 2005 to the present shows that legislators who vote to end marriage discrimination for same-sex couples are consistently re-elected. (Link)
January 12, 2009
Contrary to some political expectations, voting to support the freedom to marry and opposing anti-marriage measures helps rather than hurts politicians, a new study Pro-Marriage Legislators Win Elections released by Freedom to Marry unequivocally shows. A review of all of these votes from 2005 to the present shows that legislators who vote to end marriage discrimination for same-sex couples are consistently re-elected. (Link)
Push for Marriage Meets Election Concerns in NJ
Posted on Jan 05, 2009 at 09:34 am
The New York Times
January 1, 2009
Though political leaders in N.J. are increasingly supportive of marriage equality, the governor and all 80 members of the Assembly are up for re-election in November, which may delay a vote on the issue. [Link]
January 1, 2009
Though political leaders in N.J. are increasingly supportive of marriage equality, the governor and all 80 members of the Assembly are up for re-election in November, which may delay a vote on the issue. [Link]
No bargaining over marriage in N.Y.
Posted on Dec 10, 2008 at 04:55 pm
Southern Voice Online
December 10, 2008
"Certainly, civil rights and human rights and the well-being of all New Yorkers should not be subject to any kind of political deal," he said. "I continue to believe that the New York Legislature will consider and pass a marriage bill, and the governor will sign it, provided we do our work of lining up more votes and continuing to add to the majority of New Yorkers who favor the freedom to marry." [Link]
December 10, 2008
"Certainly, civil rights and human rights and the well-being of all New Yorkers should not be subject to any kind of political deal," he said. "I continue to believe that the New York Legislature will consider and pass a marriage bill, and the governor will sign it, provided we do our work of lining up more votes and continuing to add to the majority of New Yorkers who favor the freedom to marry." [Link]
Vermont lawmaker to introduce marriage equality bill
Posted on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:06 am