tampabay.com blogs (Free subscription) | yesterday
Floridians have to decide this November whether to put a ban on same-sex marriage in our state Constitution. Maybe you're thinking: "Huh? Didn't we already ban this in Florida?" Yep. You bet. Our Legislature passed a law. But the backers...
Thomas Kraemer (Free subscription) | yesterday
PHOTO: (click photo to enlarge) circa 1970 to 1973 gay marriage display ad for San Francisco Channel 7 TV "eyewitness news" documentary "Lesbians" with the headline "Betty and Sue are married. To each other." -- from page 125 of the $7.95 1974 textbook used for the Health 160 class that was required to be taken by every Oregon State University student to graduate. I haven't physically checked...
The Local (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
A homosexual couple has taken the Swedish tax authorities to the Supreme Administrative Court for registering their marriage in Canada as a partnership.
Anglican Mainstream (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
By George Conger,CEN CHRISTIAN leaders have applauded Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's (pictured) decision to oppose the introduction of gay marriage in Australia. The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Peter Jensen, welcomed the government's “clear and firm determination to make sure that whatever happens this is not about marriage. Marriage is between a man and a woman and it [...]
Flopping Aces (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
... right, a cornerstone of the so-called Reagan revolution — the battle over abortion law, and gay marriage — wants a change. At least some evangelicals do. A group of influential Christian leaders are declaring they are tired of divisive politics, tired of watching fights over some issues trump all the good they could be doing. “Our proposal in [our] manifesto is to join forces with all those...
Below The Beltway (Free subscription) | yesterday
Bob Barr, who is expected to officially announce his candidacy for the Libertarian Party's Presidential Nomination tomorrow, was recently interviewed by the Village Voice. Here are some of the more interesting questions and responses: Village Voice: The Libertarian Party is supportive of legalizing same-sex marriage, legalizing currently illegal drugs and keeping abortion legal. You were a sponsor...
Gay Opinion Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
By Louis Jacob Sunday May 11 2008 If gay couples want to get married, for Christ's sake, let them. Gay marriage is going to happen someday so let them get on with it. Last week, I was visiting Kielce , an ultra-conservative city to the south of Warsaw in Poland , and I experienced what they call a 'moment of clarity'. This moment occurred while I was talking to a 24-year-old woman who has been...
Whispers in the Loggia (Free subscription) | yesterday
... progressive social reforms introduced by Spain's socialist government such as the legalization of gay marriage and the relaxation of divorce laws. In March, just before the governing Socialists -- a frequent target of the Madrid red-hat -- won re-election, the canonist-cardinal was elected to his second stint as head of the Spanish episcopal conference. And if you're thinking that Madrid...
Gay Patriot (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Some objected to my suggestion that London's new Tory Mayor Boris Johnson might be a hero to gay conservatives because he saw accepting gay marriage akin to consecrating unions “between three men, as well as two men; or indeed three men and a dog.” I grant the Mayor’s analogy is a little over the top, but [...]
Florida Progressive Coalition Blog (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Wasting no time, Michael Calderin, candidate for state house district 119 has responded to our challenge to come out against Amendment 2: No on 2. It's a waste of the state’s time and resources, both banning gay marriage — which isn't legal in Florida anyway — and eliminating the rights of straight Floridians, including many seniors who [...]
The Local (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
A homosexual couple has taken the Swedish tax authorities to the supreme court for registering their marriage in Canada as a partnership.
Sisyphus (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
... they tend to forget the reverence due to a woman's body, her cycle and to God's ultimate plan for marriage and the family. Contraceptives also offer an incredible temptation for youth and singles. If you're single, participating in premarital sexual activity is giving into sins of the flesh and can ultimately affect your salvation. These people are not only against sexual relations between...
Gay News Bits (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
The Sacramento Mayoral campaign is hitting the headlines with a bit of same-sex marriage controversy… The Sacbee reports that mayoral candidate Kevin Johnson and former NBA star, has upset local gay and lesbian leaders after saying he believes marriage is between a man and a woman. Current Mayor Heather Fargo and the five other candidates however do [...]
Feministing (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Just to add to what Jessica posted two days ago about the Michigan Supreme Court decision, the University of Michigan is trying to find ways around the decision . After a lower court ruled that the gay marriage ban applies to benefits, some universities switched their benefits programs so that they were available not to domestic partners but to “other eligible individuals,” a category that...
MARRIAGEDEBATE.COM--MAIN BLOG (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
From the Gay Patriot .
