February 22, 2025
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Governor signs Leno Bill recognizing the freedom to marry

Steve Lee, Editor04 mins

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation today that brings state law in line with court rulings that recognize marriage for same-sex couples. While both the California and U.S. Supreme Courts have affirmed the right for same-sex couples to marry, current state laws have not been revised to reflect these changes. Senate Bill 1306, authored…

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Maine report suggests NOM violated laws in other states, lied to government authorities

Steve Lee, Editor06 mins

WASHINGTON – A Maine enforcement action made public yesterday indicates that the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) may have intentionally violated a variety of state laws in 2009, including not only Maine but also Iowa and New Hampshire campaign finance laws. The revelation is contained in a scathing investigative report by the Maine Commission on Governmental…

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