Marriage bill passes in N.H. Senate
Posted on Apr 30, 2009 at 01:54 pm
The Boston Globe
April 30, 2009
"There's clearly a lot of movement, and I think it's really a product of the chance people have had to see in Massachusetts and other places that when marriage discrimination ends, families are helped and no one's hurt," said Evan Wolfson. [Link]
April 30, 2009
"There's clearly a lot of movement, and I think it's really a product of the chance people have had to see in Massachusetts and other places that when marriage discrimination ends, families are helped and no one's hurt," said Evan Wolfson. [Link]
New Hampshire Senate votes for marriage equality
Posted on Apr 30, 2009 at 10:39 am
The Boston Globe
April 29, 2009
"It is such an important statement, especially to young people, to say if you are gay, if you are lesbian, you are no different," said Claire Ebel, executive director of the state's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. "You have the same rights." [Link]
April 29, 2009
"It is such an important statement, especially to young people, to say if you are gay, if you are lesbian, you are no different," said Claire Ebel, executive director of the state's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. "You have the same rights." [Link]
N.H. Senate Passes Marriage Bill
Posted on Apr 29, 2009 at 04:24 pm
The New York Times
April 29, 2009
It is unclear whether Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, will veto the law or whether the new language will persuade him to endorse it. Mr. Lynch has consistently opposed same-sex marriage, but has never said whether he would veto the bill or let it be enacted without his signature, as state law would allow. [Link]
April 29, 2009
It is unclear whether Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, will veto the law or whether the new language will persuade him to endorse it. Mr. Lynch has consistently opposed same-sex marriage, but has never said whether he would veto the bill or let it be enacted without his signature, as state law would allow. [Link]
Marriage Bill Passes NH Senate
Posted on Apr 29, 2009 at 12:19 pm
WMUR Manchester
April 29, 2009
The New Hampshire Senate has approved a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in the Granite State. After surviving an early vote to kill HB 436, the bill passed the New Hampshire Senate Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 13 to 11. [Link]
April 29, 2009
The New Hampshire Senate has approved a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in the Granite State. After surviving an early vote to kill HB 436, the bill passed the New Hampshire Senate Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 13 to 11. [Link]
Majority of NH Voters Support Marriage Equality
Posted on Apr 28, 2009 at 04:23 pm
Blue Hampshire
April 28, 2009
A poll released today by New Hampshire Freedom to Marry shows that 55% of New Hampshire Voters support marriage for lesbian and gay couples, while 39% are opposed. The poll, conducted by UNH Survey Center, surveyed 491 New Hampshire voters from April 13 through the 22. [Link]
April 28, 2009
A poll released today by New Hampshire Freedom to Marry shows that 55% of New Hampshire Voters support marriage for lesbian and gay couples, while 39% are opposed. The poll, conducted by UNH Survey Center, surveyed 491 New Hampshire voters from April 13 through the 22. [Link]
New Hampshire: Marriage Bill Setback
Posted on Apr 24, 2009 at 10:15 am
New York Times
April 24, 2009
The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee voted 3-2 to reject a proposal that would extend marriage equality to gay couples, claiming the state “needs more time to build consensus” on the issue. However, the full state Senate will still vote on the House-approved bill next week. [Link]
April 24, 2009
The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee voted 3-2 to reject a proposal that would extend marriage equality to gay couples, claiming the state “needs more time to build consensus” on the issue. However, the full state Senate will still vote on the House-approved bill next week. [Link]
NH GOP Chair John Sununu Calls Marriage Equality ‘Garbage’
Posted on Apr 23, 2009 at 02:49 pm
Towleroad
April 23, 2009
Towleroad reports that New Hampshire state Republican Chair John Sununu called the state's proposed marriage equality bill "garbage" and suggested that Gov. John Lynch veto it if it passes. [Link]
April 23, 2009
Towleroad reports that New Hampshire state Republican Chair John Sununu called the state's proposed marriage equality bill "garbage" and suggested that Gov. John Lynch veto it if it passes. [Link]
Vote in Doubt as New Hampshire Senate Takes Up Marriage Equality
Posted on Apr 16, 2009 at 01:11 pm
New York Times
April 15, 2009
The fate of a bill that would allow marriage for gay couples in New Hamphire remains uncertain as the divided full state Senate prepares to vote on the measure as soon as next week. The state House approved the legislation last month. [Link]
April 15, 2009
The fate of a bill that would allow marriage for gay couples in New Hamphire remains uncertain as the divided full state Senate prepares to vote on the measure as soon as next week. The state House approved the legislation last month. [Link]
New Hampshire marriage bill may get tangled up in senate
Posted on Apr 15, 2009 at 10:02 am
Reuters
April 14, 2009
New Hampshire's Senate Judiciary Committee holds a public hearing on the bill on Wednesday ahead of a full senate vote expected this month or early in May. "It's going to be close in the senate. It is such a political football," said Mo Baxley, director of New Hampshire Freedom to Marry. "But I have no doubt this will happen here. The question is when." [Link]
April 14, 2009
New Hampshire's Senate Judiciary Committee holds a public hearing on the bill on Wednesday ahead of a full senate vote expected this month or early in May. "It's going to be close in the senate. It is such a political football," said Mo Baxley, director of New Hampshire Freedom to Marry. "But I have no doubt this will happen here. The question is when." [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]