Marriage: Scripture vs. morality
Posted on Nov 14, 2006 at 01:28 pm
The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Blog
November 14, 2006
Our nation's greatest achievement has been its ability to recognize and overcome deeply entrenched racial, religious, gender, and ethnic discrimination. We will achieve this as well in the realm of sexual orientation. But some of us grow impatient. [Link]
November 14, 2006
Our nation's greatest achievement has been its ability to recognize and overcome deeply entrenched racial, religious, gender, and ethnic discrimination. We will achieve this as well in the realm of sexual orientation. But some of us grow impatient. [Link]
Marriage amendment stirs apolitical folks into activists
Posted on Nov 13, 2006 at 12:05 pm
The Virginian-Pilot
November 13, 2006
Leaders claim the recent election only strengthened their movement: Statewide, the anti-amendment campaign identified more than 3,000 volunteers and gay-friendly voters to call upon in future legislative battles, said Dyana Mason, executive director of Equality Virginia. [link]
November 13, 2006
Leaders claim the recent election only strengthened their movement: Statewide, the anti-amendment campaign identified more than 3,000 volunteers and gay-friendly voters to call upon in future legislative battles, said Dyana Mason, executive director of Equality Virginia. [link]
EDITORIAL: Marriage goes beyond the ballot
Posted on Nov 09, 2006 at 02:34 pm
The Boston Globe
November 9, 2006
To those who would argue that the people should decide this issue by vote, I also value and defend the right to vote. Generations of my African-American brothers and sisters in the United States — and my own ancestors in Haiti — died for the right to vote. However, I know too that there are some issues that should never be decided by a majority. The abolition of slavery and the right for women and blacks to vote are but a few examples. [Link]
November 9, 2006
To those who would argue that the people should decide this issue by vote, I also value and defend the right to vote. Generations of my African-American brothers and sisters in the United States — and my own ancestors in Haiti — died for the right to vote. However, I know too that there are some issues that should never be decided by a majority. The abolition of slavery and the right for women and blacks to vote are but a few examples. [Link]
In VA, discriminatory marriage amendment passes, but may have cost Allen the election
Posted on Nov 09, 2006 at 12:07 pm
Falls Church News-Press
November 9, 2006
An analysis of the voting pattern Tuesday in Virginia suggests that the so-called "marriage amendment" on the ballot as Question 1 might have cost U.S. Senator George Allen the election. If true, it would mark an ironic twist, the backfiring of an effort Republicans hoped would spur a stronger turnout for their incumbent. [link]
Bringing an End to Discrimination
Posted on Nov 08, 2006 at 12:37 pm
Historic post-election results
Freedom to Marry Press Release
November 8, 2006
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Freedom to Marry Press Release
November 8, 2006
"Win or lose, we are involved in a steady campaign of engagement, based not on election cycles, but on patient and persistent conversations that give people the information they need, and the time required to absorb that information ... We are committed to engaging this conversation until we achieve an end to discrimination in all 50 states."-Evan Wolfson
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Historic post-election results
Posted on Nov 08, 2006 at 12:10 pm
Freedom to Marry Press Release
November 8, 2006
"Win or lose, we are involved in a steady campaign of engagement, based not on election cycles, but on patient and persistent conversations that give people the information they need, and the time required to absorb that information," said Evan Wolfson. "We are committed to engaging this conversation until we achieve an end to discrimination in all 50 states." [link]
November 8, 2006
"Win or lose, we are involved in a steady campaign of engagement, based not on election cycles, but on patient and persistent conversations that give people the information they need, and the time required to absorb that information," said Evan Wolfson. "We are committed to engaging this conversation until we achieve an end to discrimination in all 50 states." [link]
Rosie speaks for marriage on The View
Posted on Nov 06, 2006 at 02:45 pm
AfterEllen.com
November 6, 2006
Rosie is back on TV on that daytime staple The View. And what a change has occurred in her since she unhinged those closet doors. She regularly refers not only to her children, but also to her wife, her in-laws, her now-rescinded marriage in San Francisco, marriage equality in general, Evan Wolfson and his book Why Marriage Matters, and how important gay civil rights are to a civilized society. [Link]
November 6, 2006
Rosie is back on TV on that daytime staple The View. And what a change has occurred in her since she unhinged those closet doors. She regularly refers not only to her children, but also to her wife, her in-laws, her now-rescinded marriage in San Francisco, marriage equality in general, Evan Wolfson and his book Why Marriage Matters, and how important gay civil rights are to a civilized society. [Link]
Rosie Speaks For Marriage
Posted on Nov 06, 2006 at 12:32 pm
Rosie speaks for marriage on The View
AfterEllen.com
November 6, 2006
Rosie is back on TV on that daytime staple The View. And what a change has occurred in her since she unhinged those closet doors. She regularly refers not only to her children, but also to her wife, her in-laws, her now-rescinded marriage in San Francisco, marriage equality in general, Evan Wolfson and his book Why Marriage Matters, and how important gay civil rights are to a civilized society. Watch HERE
[Link to the Story]
AfterEllen.com
November 6, 2006
Rosie is back on TV on that daytime staple The View. And what a change has occurred in her since she unhinged those closet doors. She regularly refers not only to her children, but also to her wife, her in-laws, her now-rescinded marriage in San Francisco, marriage equality in general, Evan Wolfson and his book Why Marriage Matters, and how important gay civil rights are to a civilized society. Watch HERE[Link to the Story]
New Jersey Can Learn From Vermont
Posted on Nov 02, 2006 at 12:29 pm
NJ can learn from VT
Gay City News
November 2, 2006
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Gay City News
November 2, 2006
"If you look at the polling in Vermont... a plurality supports marriage over civil unions because they have seen with their own eyes that it was a good step forward, at the time, a huge step forward, and yet not good enough. New Jersey doesn't have to repeat Vermont's mistake, but can benefit from Vermont's experience"-Evan Wolfson
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Evan Speech in Montclair, NJ
Posted on Nov 01, 2006 at 12:27 pm
'Separate is not equal' is the rally cry in NJ
The Montclair Times
November 1, 2006
The Montclair Times
November 1, 2006
"You have worked long and hard to bring us to this day, to bring us to this milestone in lesbian and gay rights, but you know that a milestone is not the end, it is a marker along the path," Evan Wolfson told the crowd at a rally held at the Unitarian Church of Montclair the night of the decision. "You have done this work, and I'm here to tell you today on the behalf of so many grateful people around the country, that we ask you, we need you, we count on you, to finish the job."[Link]