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Why We Fight for the Freedom to Marry
Posted on Jul 03, 2006 at 10:32 am
Equality California
July 10, 2006
New York Blade
July 3, 2006
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July 10, 2006
"Our fight for the freedom to marry is a fulfillment of American values -- not just because most people value love, commitment, and protections for family, for which we seek marriage, but also because it is part of the history of freedom that those who seek freedom must stand up for it."
New York Blade
July 3, 2006
"There is no single gain that would more end discrimination and provide protection than winning the freedom to marry"
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COLUMN: ‘Together we shall overcome’
Posted on Jun 23, 2006 at 12:49 pm
Southern Voice
June 23, 2006
"Ten years ago, I introduced Coretta Scott King at Atlanta Pride. Her message still resonates today." [Link]
June 23, 2006
"Ten years ago, I introduced Coretta Scott King at Atlanta Pride. Her message still resonates today." [Link]
OPINION: Remember when inter-racial marriage was all the politicians’ rage?
Posted on Jun 19, 2006 at 03:16 pm
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
June 19, 2006
"In time, I'm sure state governments will have to accept that millions of gay couples are already marrying in everything but the courts." [link]
June 19, 2006
"In time, I'm sure state governments will have to accept that millions of gay couples are already marrying in everything but the courts." [link]
OPINION: Amend This!
Posted on Jun 15, 2006 at 10:24 am
Planet Out
June 15, 2006
Columnist Keith Boykin weighs the idea of a pro-gay constitutional amendment as a way to combat the constitution-happy foes of marriage equality.
Goal is long-range change
Chicago Tribune
June 10, 2006
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June 15, 2006
Columnist Keith Boykin weighs the idea of a pro-gay constitutional amendment as a way to combat the constitution-happy foes of marriage equality.
Goal is long-range change
Chicago Tribune
June 10, 2006
"Laws and amendments aside, gay-rights organizations are investing resources into communication and education in an effort to change attitudes."
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Minnesota Democrats add gay support to platform
Posted on Jun 12, 2006 at 02:26 pm
365Gay.com
June 12, 2006
"Minnesota's wing of the Democratic Party — the DFL — overwhelmingly voted to add a plank to the party platform opposing constitutional bans on same-sex marriage." [link]
June 12, 2006
"Minnesota's wing of the Democratic Party — the DFL — overwhelmingly voted to add a plank to the party platform opposing constitutional bans on same-sex marriage." [link]
State Stances on Marriage Equality
Posted on Jun 10, 2006 at 05:34 pm
NPR
June 10, 2006
States Take Variety of Stances on Marriage Equality
NPR's Weekend Edition on Saturday, June 10, 2006 features commentary by Freedom to Marry's Evan Wolfson [Link to Podcast]
June 10, 2006
States Take Variety of Stances on Marriage Equality
NPR's Weekend Edition on Saturday, June 10, 2006 features commentary by Freedom to Marry's Evan Wolfson [Link to Podcast]
A Libertarian Case for Marriage Equality
Posted on Jun 10, 2006 at 04:36 pm
Q and O
June 10, 2006
The Q and O blog explores the libertarian perspective on marriage equality, concluding with the notion that, "the ideal libertarian solution would be to have the government get out of the 'marriage' business altogether." [Link]
June 10, 2006
The Q and O blog explores the libertarian perspective on marriage equality, concluding with the notion that, "the ideal libertarian solution would be to have the government get out of the 'marriage' business altogether." [Link]
Too Soon To Celebrate?
Posted on Jun 07, 2006 at 05:28 pm
Mercury News
June 7, 2006
June 7, 2006
"Evan Wolfson, director of Freedom to Marry, said it was too soon to celebrate. He noted that Alabama voters decided Tuesday to amend their state's constitution to ban same-sex marriage. Voters in seven other states will be asked to do the same in November."[Link]
A very personal issue
Posted on Jun 06, 2006 at 01:03 pm
CNN
June 6, 2006
The fight for marriage equality is close to home for Joan and Nancy VanReese, partners for 18 years, who share a home in the Nashville suburbs. [link]
June 6, 2006
The fight for marriage equality is close to home for Joan and Nancy VanReese, partners for 18 years, who share a home in the Nashville suburbs. [link]
OP-ED: Hope not lost for gay Alabamians: Struggle for equality will continue
Posted on Jun 04, 2006 at 02:30 pm
The Anniston Star
June 4, 2006
"I am hopeful because for every hateful, misguided, naive word uttered about gay people by anti-gay extremists, there are more and more fair-minded Alabamians coming to understand the desire of the gay community to love and to live that love in freedom." [Link]
June 4, 2006
"I am hopeful because for every hateful, misguided, naive word uttered about gay people by anti-gay extremists, there are more and more fair-minded Alabamians coming to understand the desire of the gay community to love and to live that love in freedom." [Link]