New gay marriage ad campaign launched under lame duck watch

In the state of New Jersey,  a gay advocacy group has launched an ad campaign which it hopes will re-energize gay marriage before anti-same sex marriage Governor Chris Christie's inauguration,  and...

Christie heats up New Jersey gay marriage debate

"They're here. They're on our home turf," Harris said, referring to the Washington, D.C.-based organization. "And we can't let them win." ~Jean Harris,  Garden State EqualityNow that Chris Christie has been...

New Jersey to take on gay marriage fight next

Governor Corzine was eager to sign a gay marriage bill into legislation.  Newly elected Christie says he would favor a federal amendment banning gay marriage nationally.   Now gay advocates are in a...

Gay marriage : A protection for heterosexuals, these exes say

One often hears the argument from those against gay marriage that "Gays are not denied the right to marry:  they can legally marry a person of the opposite gender." .   But for this group of gay marriage...

Both sides reflecting on Question One in aftermath of repeal

PORTLAND, Maine  In the aftermath of the repeal of gay marriage in the bellwether state of Maine,  both sides are reflecting,  and looking to the future. The gay marriage advocacy groups are vowing...

Rural-Urban divide was at work in Maine repeal of gay marriage

"Opinions may differ on particular strategies. But the unofficial results show that, as with many other cultural issues, whether Mainers voted for or against same-sex marriage largely depended on where they call...

Gay activists eyeing Oregon as they gain confidence

When Kerry lost to incumbent W Bush in 2004,  it was along with a domino of states falling to bans on gay marriage.  Now,  5 years later,  Gay Marriage proponents are rethinking strategies for...

Polls in Maine showing margins close with gay marriage repeal

Tomorrow is the big day in the state of Maine:  Whether legalized gay marriage is to be repealed or not will be decided by Question One on the ballot.  The final Public Policy Polling survey in...

Maine Group says "no tolerance for dissent"

Maine Called 'Bellwether' State as conflict swirls around QUESTION ONE,  to be voted on Tuesday,  November 3.  The nation watches Maine,  not for what we are,  but for what we may be. . ....

Once more, Obama defends DOMA?

The  Obama administration has consistently asserted that  the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is discriminatory ;  Moreover,   President Obama has vowed to work for its repeal....

Two opposing Family groups on Referendum 71

"Protect the innocence of Washington's kids.  Vote to reject referendum 71." ~Mailer sent out by Focus on the Family   About Referendum 71: Voting APPROVE on Ref. 71 is a vote to keep the...

Maine gay marriage debate gets heated

A group called the Maine Grassroots Coalition is warning that the No on Question One camp is a radical gay agenda group,  which will promote gay behavior in public schools,  advocates extremism and...