Live from Maine
Posted on Apr 22, 2009 at 08:47 am
ACLU Get Busy Get Equal Blog
April 21, 2009
Nora Ranney writes from Portland, Maine about the extensive preparation for Maine's legislative hearing to be held on April 22 on a bill to end the exclusion of gay couples from marriage. (Link)
April 21, 2009
Nora Ranney writes from Portland, Maine about the extensive preparation for Maine's legislative hearing to be held on April 22 on a bill to end the exclusion of gay couples from marriage. (Link)
Emotions Run High for Marriage Hearing
Posted on Apr 21, 2009 at 11:34 am
Morning Sentinel
April 21, 2009
Marriage equality advocates and opponents are stepping up their efforts in Maine as the state Legislature prepares to vote on two proposed measures addressing the issue. [Link]
April 21, 2009
Marriage equality advocates and opponents are stepping up their efforts in Maine as the state Legislature prepares to vote on two proposed measures addressing the issue. [Link]
This Wednesday Come to the Public Hearing in Maine
Posted on Apr 20, 2009 at 02:48 pm
Equality Maine
April 20, 2009
Here's an urgent message from Equality Maine about this Wednesday's hearing on their marriage equality bill:
If you are in Maine or know anyone in Maine, spread the word and show your support for equality! (Link)
April 20, 2009
Here's an urgent message from Equality Maine about this Wednesday's hearing on their marriage equality bill:
April 22,2009 9:00 am
Maine’s marriage campaign is moving to the next level. The hearing on the marriage bill has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 at the Augusta Civic Center. Make no mistake about it: April 22 will be the single most important day of this campaign outside of the final vote. The media, legislators, governor, and people of Maine will be watching. We need you there.
Email april22@equalitymaine.org to RSVP for the marriage bill hearing. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number.
Our opponents already announced they will have over 1,000 people at the hearing. We cannot let them outnumber us on this critical day. The LGBT and allied community must come together like never before.
Please plan to bring your friends, family and children with you – this will be a family-friendly event. RSVP at april22@equalitymaine.org. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number. Once you RSVP, our staff will be in touch with important details about the hearing. Space will be limited, so we have to be organized and arrive early.
Event Location:
Augusta Civic Center
76 Community Dr.
Augusta, ME 04330
If you are in Maine or know anyone in Maine, spread the word and show your support for equality! (Link)
OPINION: The Politics of Gay-Bashing
Posted on Apr 13, 2009 at 09:58 am
The Seacoast
April 8, 2009
"Marriage equality bills are now being considered by the legislatures of Maine and New Hampshire as well. And once again, the specter of a gubernatorial veto looms over the process. Govs. John Baldacci and John Lynch -- both Democrats -- have previously said they oppose gay marriage, even though they support civil unions. Both men have always seemed to me decent and fair-minded, so my question to them is this: By what rationale would you refuse brother citizens -- who pay their taxes, follow the law and contribute to our community -- the same pursuit of happiness in which you have engaged?" [Link]
Marriage Turns a Corner
Posted on Apr 09, 2009 at 11:43 am
Bangor Daily News
April 9, 2009
The Maine newspaper writes in support of the actions taken in Iowa and Vermont to uphold the freedom to marry for gay couples, and says, "Maine should also turn this corner, not because Vermont did, but because equality, which is guaranteed by our Constitution, demands it." (Link)
April 9, 2009
The Maine newspaper writes in support of the actions taken in Iowa and Vermont to uphold the freedom to marry for gay couples, and says, "Maine should also turn this corner, not because Vermont did, but because equality, which is guaranteed by our Constitution, demands it." (Link)
Iowa shows freedom to marry’s time has come and place is everywhere
Posted on Apr 03, 2009 at 04:54 pm
Google Comments
April 3, 2009
Evan Wolfson writes, "There's a rainbow over Iowa today -- and equality in marriage has come to America's heartland," and discusses the actions everyone can take to help support ongoing work in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, California, and all across the country. (Link)
April 3, 2009
Evan Wolfson writes, "There's a rainbow over Iowa today -- and equality in marriage has come to America's heartland," and discusses the actions everyone can take to help support ongoing work in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, California, and all across the country. (Link)
Groups Say Maine Freedom to Marry Law Good for Kids
Posted on Mar 27, 2009 at 04:11 pm
The Boston Globe
March 26, 2009
Representatives from groups of social workers, psychologists and children's interest advocates spoke in support of proposed marriage equality legislation in Maine, saying their research shows that children's well being "does not differ markedly whether their parents are gay or straight." [Link]
A battle hymn for equality
Posted on Mar 20, 2009 at 11:15 am
SeaCoast Online
March 18, 2009
D. Allan Kerr writes about how passing marriage equality in Maine wouldn't change his or his family's life, but that he believes we should all stand up against discrimination. (Link)
March 18, 2009
D. Allan Kerr writes about how passing marriage equality in Maine wouldn't change his or his family's life, but that he believes we should all stand up against discrimination. (Link)
Clergy Push for Maine Marriages
Posted on Mar 18, 2009 at 12:31 pm
The Boston Globe
March 17, 2009
A coalition of Maine clergy members who support marriage equality held a breakfast meeting with lawmakers Tuesday to discuss a proposed bill that would repeal the state's marriage ban. [Link]
Innkeepers lobby for marriage equality
Posted on Feb 27, 2009 at 11:18 am
Bangor News
February 25, 2009
Innkeepers and others who make their livings in Maine’s tourism and wedding industries headed to the Statehouse today to ask legislators to support a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in Maine [Link]