marriage equality
Teen denied confirmation for supporting marriage equality
BARNESVILLE, Minn. – A 17-year-old boy has been denied confirmation after the priest at a local church found a pro same-sex marriage post on the teen’s Facebook. According to the Grand Forks Herald, the Rev. Gary LaMoine called the boy’s mother, Shana Cihak, into a private conversation soon after the photo was discovered and told…
Catholic Church spent $2 million trying to prevent marriage equality
The Roman Catholic Church hierarchy funneled $2 million into efforts to advance discrimination against LGBT people in the four marriage ballot states of Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington this election cycle. An updated HRC report provides a snapshot of just how much money the Church, along with its close ally the National Organization for Marriage…
Leading anti-gay group sees one-third decline in contributions
WASHINGTON – The nation’s leading anti-gay group, The National Organization for Marriage (NOM), saw a steep decline in the amount of money it raised in 2011 – dropping to $6.2 million from the $9.1 million it raised the previous year. Just two donors were responsible for funding 75 percent of the anti-gay group – the…
‘Modern Family’ star launches ‘Tie the Knot’ foundation in fight to legalize same-sex marriage (VIDEOS)
http://youtu.be/pceXYElEXuU http://youtu.be/N_EyZVeorhY (CNN) – The phenomenal success of Modern Family has been a game changer for its entire cast, including actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The show’s high ratings, three consecutive Emmy wins for outstanding comedy series and broad fan base have given all its stars a massive platform. Ferguson is using his for a cause…
The election and our civil rights
This past Election Day, LGBT rights activists had a lot to celebrate. Marriage equality was legalized on the state level by popular vote for the first time, but not just with one state’s vote, but in all three states where freedom to marry the one you love was on the ballot: Maryland, Maine and Washington….
How important was the LGBT vote to 2012 electoral success?
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today released results of a post-election poll showing a cultural sea-change on LGBT equality reflected in voters’ attitudes. “Last week’s results make clear that equality was a winner at the polls and confirms the inherent fairness of the American people,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “The president proved…
Chad Griffin: ‘Best election, ever’
Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) thanked members and supporters today describing Tuesday’s results as the “Best election, ever.” In an email letter Griffin said, “Because of you, we just changed the course of history. Before Tuesday, we had lost in every single state that voted on marriage equality. Every single one….
Thousands rally in Paris following approval of marriage equality bill
PARIS – Following the French government’s approval of a bill to legalize equal marriage and allow gay couples to adopt thousands of demonstrators rallied at the National Assembly in Paris Wednesday evening to show support for the move. According to a report on Pinknews.com, demonstrators chanted “equality now” to show their support for the reform,…
Cautious steps forward as Minnesota marriage amendment defeated
Amendment 1 in Minnesota, which would have limited the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples, was defeated and the “no” vote prevailed with 52 percent of the vote statewide — and by a 2-1 margin in Duluth. According to the Duluth News Tribune the vote wasn’t definitive until about 1:45 a.m. Wednesday. Following…