In the Life Media tracks Republican Party’s shifting views on marriage
Posted on Oct 01, 2012 at 12:30 pm
In a new special, "Rhetoric and Reality," In the Life Media tracks changing tides in the Republican Party's views on marriage for same-sex couples. The video spotlights some of the vehement anti-gay rhetoric we've seen in the modern party and demonstrates how some Republicans are working against those perspectives.
Maryland editorial calls for Republicans to support the freedom to marry
Posted on Oct 01, 2012 at 09:30 am
Last week, Jason Papanikolas, the chairman of the Republican Central Committee for Prince George's County in Maryland, published an editorial in the local Maryland newspaper, The Gazette. In the editorial, Papanikolas argues that Republicans across the state of Maryland should support the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.
NOM Fails in New Hampshire Primary Elections
Posted on Sep 13, 2012 at 10:18 am
In Tuesday's primary elections in New Hampshire, Republican legislators who opposed repealing the freedom to marry overwhelmingly won their primaries.
Young Conservatives and Log Cabin Republicans host brunch at RNC
Posted on Aug 29, 2012 at 03:30 pm
This morning in Tampa, Florida, dozens of pro-equality young conservatives attended a brunch hosted by Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry and Log Cabin Republicans. The brunch included attendees of the 2012 Republican National Convention, which ends tomorrow in Tampa.
Young Conservatives and Log Cabin Republicans call for freedom to marry in Tampa newspaper ad
Posted on Aug 28, 2012 at 01:30 pm
In tomorrow's edition of The Tampa Tribune, a new public service-focused advertisement from Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry and Log Cabin Republicans will be published. The ad's publication is perfectly aligned with the Republican National Convention, which continues until Thursday, August 30 in Tampa, Florida.
Young Conservatives Leadership Committee members advocate for the freedom to marry
Posted on Aug 27, 2012 at 03:45 pm
Over the past few weeks, members of the Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry leadership committee have been speaking out about why they support marriage for all couples, and why their fellow conservatives, Republicans, or Libertarians should join them in calling for the freedom to marry.
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders asks conservatives to support marriage in new ad
Posted on Aug 24, 2012 at 01:30 pm
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, one of the chairs of our Mayors for the Freedom to Marry coalition, has filmed a new television advertisement with the Human Rights Campaign and Freedom to Marry where he speaks out about why he supports the freedom to marry for all couples and why other conservatives should do the same. The TV spot is set to air in the Tampa area during the Republican National Convention next week.
Draft language for RNC platform limits marriage
Posted on Aug 21, 2012 at 10:38 am
On Monday, Freedom to Marry strongly criticized draft language for the Republican National Convention's platform which attacks the courts and President Obama for standing with the majority of Americans who support marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
Young conservatives send RNC letter in support of marriage
Posted on Aug 17, 2012 at 09:52 am
Today, the leadership committee of Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry sent a letter to the platform committee of the Republican National Committee urging them to reject using anti-marriage language in this year’s National Party Platform.
Retired Navy captain wants to ask the Republican Party to support the freedom to marry
Posted on Aug 10, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Yesterday, retired Navy Captain Joan Darrah wrote a letter to the chair of the Republican Party Platform Committee asking that he allow her to testify about why the Republican party should include planks in their official platform calling for the repeal of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act and support of the freedom to marry for all couples. The chair denied her request, and now Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is sponsoring a petition to support Capt. Darrah.