Hers is the ministry of ‘yes’
Posted on Jan 05, 2011 at 08:30 am
The Rev. Jane Adams Spahr (a Freedom to Marry Voice for Equality) was found guilty of violating the Presbyterian constitution. Her offense? Officiating at same-sex weddings.
A lesbian herself, she says she won't quit the church she loves.
9th Circuit Wants Help With Prop. 8
Posted on Jan 04, 2011 at 04:00 pm
The ninth circuit court of appeals is asking the California supreme court to advise on whether antigay groups have standing to appeal a federal judge's decision that struck down Proposition 8.
2011 R.I. Assembly: Expect a battle on marriage equality among other issues
Posted on Jan 04, 2011 at 11:30 am
The drive to legalize the freedom to marry — among other items — has set the stage for months of late-night hearings and high-stakes battles in the Rhode Island State House.
Outside groups prepare for marriage fight in New Hampshire
Posted on Jan 03, 2011 at 01:30 pm
The Family Research Council in Washington, D.C., has vowed to do "whatever it takes" to repeal marriage equality in New Hampshire. Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders in Boston is promising to do "whatever it takes" to stop them.
Historic marriage of lesbian couple in Boston cathedral unites top clergy of Episcopal Church
Posted on Jan 03, 2011 at 11:30 am
The historic marriage of Episcopal Divinity School, dean and president, the Very Reverend Katherine Hancock Ragsdale and Mally Lloyd, Canon to the Ordinary, took place on Saturday at the Cathedral Church of St Paul in Boston.
‘The Economist’ debate: Single-sex marriage
Posted on Jan 03, 2011 at 09:30 am
Opening statements by Freedom to Marry's Evan Wolfson and NOM's Maggie Gallagher along with "The Economist" moderator's opening remarks in online debate.
‘Economist’ debate between Wolfson/Gallagher scheduled for January 3, 2011
Posted on Dec 31, 2010 at 01:00 pm
An online debate between Freedom to Marry's executive director, Evan Wolfson, and Maggie Gallagher of The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) will take place on January 3rd 2011.
You can register for free at "The Economist" to be notified when the debate begins.
Opinion: N.H. must retain marriage equality
Posted on Dec 30, 2010 at 02:00 pm
Seacoastonline.com: "As Dr. Martin Luther King said, 'the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.' The N.H. marriage equality law is indeed a just law. And it must be upheld."
Still treated as second-class citizens in civil marriage law
Posted on Dec 29, 2010 at 10:00 am
The good news is that gay Americans can now openly fight and die for their country in the military.
The bad news is we are still treated as second-class citizens when it comes to the civil marriage law.
Federally-funded website ignores same-sex couples
Posted on Dec 28, 2010 at 12:00 pm
The federal government is giving grants to an organization (Twoofus.org) which outrightly practices discrimination and blames it on a government policy.
If eHarmony.com is required by law to include same-sex couples, shouldn’t a federally-funded marriage/relationship website?