Same Sex Marriage

Gay marriage foes mobilize for ban in California

washingtonpost.com     Aug 25, 2008   12 related          

FRESNO, Calif. -- Michael Bumgarner says he's never campaigned for a political cause before, but his strong opposition to same-sex marriage has prompted him to join thousands of volunteers going door-to-door in support...                    

McCain and Obama Largely Avoid Abortion, Gay Marriage

usnews.com     Aug 24, 2008   115 related          

Social issues are largely out of the spotlight in the presidential election Since Barack Obama and John McCain became the presumptive presidential nominees, they have been attacking each other on the slowing economy, the...                    

Greeting the Future of the Family - It’s in the Cards

anglican-mainstream.net     Aug 24, 2008   4 related          

By Albert Mohler The greeting card features two male torsos in tuxedos. The message is clear — Hallmark is ready to join the celebration of same-sex marriage. According to the Associated Press, America’s most prominent...                    

Gay marriage criticized

deseretnews.com     Aug 23, 2008   1 related          

PROVO — Legalizing same-sex marriage will have significant, long-term societal, fiscal and legal consequences just as smoking and divorce do, even among those who don't personally participate. That's the assessment from...                    

In Defense of Marriage – Part V

christianpost.com     Aug 23, 2008          

By S. Michael Craven Christian Post Guest Columnist All right, you say, so cohabitation is a poor substitute for marriage and may even undermine those marriages preceded by cohabitation. As advocates of same-sex marriage...                    

Mormon supporters of gay unions take to cyberspace

iht.com     Aug 23, 2008   15 related          

Prompted by their church's support for a California initiative to ban gay marriage, some Mormons are voicing opposition to the proposed ban on the Internet — saying in cyberspace what they might not be able to express in...                    

EU Agency: Redefine Marriage, Criminalize 'Homophobia'

catholic.org     Aug 23, 2008   2 related          

The extension of marital privileges to same-sex and cohabiting opposite-sex couples is justified in the report by reference to the EU's "fundamental principle" of "equal treatment." A recent report from the Fundamental...                    

Brewer sues to limit marriage wording on ballot

eastvalleytribune.com     Aug 23, 2008          

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services Secretary of State Jan Brewer has gone to court to keep from having to tell Arizona voters that same-sex marriage is already illegal under state law. Legislature sends gay marriage...                    

Now on the Hallmark aisle: Cards for gay unions

lsj.com     Aug 22, 2008   1 related          

Sarah Skidmore • Associated Press • August 24, 2008 • From Lansing State Journal Most states don't recognize gay marriage - but now Hallmark does. The nation's largest greeting card company is rolling out same-sex wedding...                    

Oregon tribe to allow same-sex marriages

iht.com     Aug 22, 2008   16 related          

At the request of a lesbian couple, the Coquille Indian Tribe on the southern Oregon coast has adopted a law recognizing same-sex marriage. Tribal law specialists say the Coquille appear to be the first tribe to sanction...