Why Marriage Equality Matters: The Sharon Reed Story
If we fail to help and protect our growing families and our children, we also set our overall movement back.
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The Politics of Love: New Website Launched!
“Politics of Love” a website with downloadable resources for anyone interested in doing advocacy work for Marriage Equality. Check it out! The site contains, audio, video, handouts, and powerpoint tools.
Reminder: PA Marriage Debate Tonight!
This evening in Harrisburg PA, PA Senator Daylin Leach and NOM’s Maggie Gallagher will debate the topic of same-sex marriage.
Youth Bullying, Homophobia, Gay Marriage and College Students
What percentage of youth enter college and are therefor included in this poll? Does this difference represent a regional, economic or cultural divide? I wonder about this because at the same time as we see support among college freshmen rising, experts also claim that there are growing levels of bullying of youth happening in high schools and even earlier education.
Remind Me Why Gay Marriage Is Evil
Neither of us have ever done anything inappropriate with a minor, nor have we tried to buy off someone’s silence to keep our evil deeds a secret. But we are supposed to be the ones who are a threat to the family and to children?
Polling Data Concerning Same-Sex Marriage in Pennsylvania
Despite the ambiguity, Pennsylvanians are united on one thing: Same-sex marriage isn’t a campaign issue. Six in 10 respondents said a candidate’s stance on the issue would not determine whether they support the candidate, compared to 34 percent who said it did.
PA Senate Judiciary Committee to Vote on SB 707
The language of the bill would define marriage as between one man and one woman. Backers of the legislation believe that this will make it harder to overturn in the courts, but this really isn’t the case. There are states that have had a constitutional ban, and it has been found as unconstitutional just as easily as a simple law of the state.
Who is Winning the Battle for Marriage?
But I think it is the wrong question to get concerned about.Marriage equality is essentially connected to a broader issue: the acceptance of gays and lesbians.
Same-Sex Marriage More than Civil Rights
The creation of family happens regardless of the gender of the participants. Straight couples and gay couples, and the strength of those commitments over time are not dependent on the gender differences of the two participants.
Advocacy, Urgency, and Results
It is never too early to start this relationship if there is a specific issue or bill that is important to you and others. But real change isn’t about one legislative bill or one issue. So, it is never too late to get involved in issue advocacy work if real equality is important to you.