Rhode Island Senate Republican Caucus unanimously supports marriage bill
Posted on Apr 23, 2013 at 08:15 am
Today, on the day that the Senate Judiciary Committee in Rhode Island will vote on legislation that would extend the freedom to marry to same-sex couples, all of the members of the Senate Republican Caucus in Rhode Island announced their support for the marriage bill. The caucus is now the first legislative caucus of any political party in any state to unanimously support the freedom to marry.
Republican National Committee passes resolution against the freedom to marry
Posted on Apr 12, 2013 at 02:10 pm
Today, the Republican National Committee approved a resolution reaffirming its stance against the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, even despite vocal opposition from a growing number of young conservatives who embrace the freedom to marry and view it as a core conservative value.
Young Conservatives denounce RNC resolution against the freedom to marry
Posted on Apr 11, 2013 at 12:30 pm
The leadership committee for Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry published a letter this morning denouncing the draft of an RNC resolution that includes language excluding same-sex couples from marriage.
Republican IL Rep. Ed Sullivan announces support for marriage bill
Posted on Apr 08, 2013 at 10:30 am
Today, Illinois Rep. Ed Sullivan announced that he will vote for the freedom to marry on the IL House marriage bill. He is the second Republican representative in IL to pledge his support.
Republican Sen. Mark Kirk becomes 50th U.S. Senator to support the freedom to marry
Posted on Apr 02, 2013 at 11:15 am
Today, Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced his support for the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. He is the second sitting Republican Senator ever to publicly support marriage, and he is the 50th U.S. Senator in today's Congress to stand on the Right Side of History.
10 journey stories: How these political leaders grew to understand why marriage matters
Posted on Mar 19, 2013 at 12:30 pm
It is important to embrace and celebrate the journey stories of American politicians and political figures. These stories often allow even more Americans to challenge their own perspectives and begin to complete their own journeys. Here are ten great quotes from prominent political leaders who now support marriage for all couples and their families.
Historic: New poll demonstrates record support for the freedom to marry nationwide
Posted on Mar 18, 2013 at 02:15 pm
A new poll from The Washington Post and ABC News signals continued momentum across the country and across political affiliations to support the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. Fifty-eight percent of people surveyed
Sen. Portman becomes first sitting GOP Senator to publicly support the freedom to marry
Posted on Mar 15, 2013 at 11:00 am
This week, Republican Senator Rob Portman from Ohio formally announced that he now supports the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. His announcement marks the first time that a sitting Republican Senator has publicly supported marriage for same-sex couples.
Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry leadership committee expands
Posted on Mar 13, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Today, 20 new conservative voices joined the leadership committee for Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry. The new members include Abby, Liddy, and Mary Anne Huntsman, S.E. Cupp, Liz Mair, and more.
Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry celebrate marriage opinion analysis
Posted on Mar 07, 2013 at 02:30 pm
Today, Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry celebrated a new meta-analysis of national polling data and electoral trends that indicates that a much broader, more diverse majority support the freedom to marry, while opposition is increasingly isolated within narrow demographic groups.