Argentina discusses same-sex marriage

Argentina discusses same-

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RI gov. "aggravated" by marriage activists

150 same- supporters gathered at the RI and “aggravated” the gov.

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Bill allowing same-sex marriage in DC introduced

(Washington) Same- would be allowed to marry in the nation’s capital under a bill introduced Tuesday by a .

The bill was almost certain to pass and had been expected for some time. But whether it becomes law is more complicated because gets to review D.C. …

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Is the National Organization for Marriage violating state law?

The National for , which formed two years ago to take the to oppose equal rights for same- , is coming under increased .

Two in Iowa filed a letter with the and Mon., Aug. 31, requesting an investigation into …

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Rep. Sally Kern says ‘debauched’ gay marriage caused bad economy

Rep. Kern of Oklahoma, who has called being a “deadly ”, has released what she calls a “Proclamation for ”, which reads more like a manifesto against . Kern, who apparently is unfamiliar with the fact that the was founded on the of , consistently uses as a basis for her arguments.

The New Civil Rights Movement published Kern’s “proclamation”, in which she says is a form of “” like “, pornography, trafficking, , illegitimate , and .” She blames the bad state of the on this so-called “”:

WHEREAS, we believe our are of our greater national
; and
WHEREAS, this nation has become a in promoting ,
pornography, same , trafficking, , illegitimate , , and
many other forms of ; and
WHEREAS, alarmed that the Government of the of America is forsaking
the upon which this nation was built; and
WHEREAS, grieved that the Office of the of these has refused
to uphold the long held of past presidents in giving recognition to our National Day of
; and
WHEREAS, deeply disturbed that the Office of the of these
disregards the biblical to live clean and pure lives by proclaiming an entire month to
an

Tulsa World called the reading and signing of Kern’s proclamation “-like”. About 200 supporters stood with her inside the gathering , while Kern was repeatedly interrupted by .

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OZ poll: Same-sex marriage popular

OZ : Same- popular

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OZ poll: Same-sex marriage popular

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What Does the Top-Secret California Marriage Polling Reveal?

At 11:30am PST today, an group of organizations like the Campaign, National and , U.S.A., and California will deliver the results from its polling of where California’s voters stand on same- . Yes, this is the same data Fresno organizers wanted to keep secret. To those involved, the data is of , because it could determine whether to push for a overturning Prop 8 in 2010, or whether the analysis shows we should wait until 2012, or even head in another course of action. The results of the will be delivered over a conference call (only media are invited to join). But received a preview of what to expect.

“Opinion on for same- in California is almost evenly divided, with holding a 1% to 2% edge,” says the data from the Poll4Equality Coalition, which conducted the . Depending on how you look at it, that’s either good or . Bad, because it shows we still have more convincing to do. And good, because it shows there’s only a small margin to overcome.

But knowing the state is nearly evenly divided on , the the delivers is: If we’re going to put the issue on the ballot, how do we the wording?

When asked, “Do you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose allowing same- to be legally married?,” the found 47 percent saying “favor” and 48 percent saying “oppose.” The data shows “ if the language specifically includes a that says no will be required to perform a service that goes against their ,” according to the the document provided to .

As for the 2010 vs. 2012 issue? “Modeling turnout scenarios for 2010 and 2012 indicate that there is a small advantage to same? supporters in a 2012 . This is based on a considerably that is expected in 2012 due to the Presidential election. However, the additional voters that will come to the in a Presidential election are divided in their view of for same? . Voters
that will only turn out in a 2012 scenario are divided between younger voters who strongly support same? and older Anglo, Latino and African American religious voters who are opposed to for same? . While our modeling does indicate that 2012 will provide an 1?2 points of support for a , this difference may be impacted by many other factors in the larger at that time.”

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Gay Marriage in California

To the Editor:

Re “Ruling Upholds California’s Ban on Gay Marriage” (front page, May 27):

How distressing to hear that Proposition 8 was upheld in California! For years, I have been asking what the of is, and I have yet to hear a .

Most often I hear that between same- demeans or destroys the sanctity of and/or family. I wonder, then, why we don’t ban or ! It seems to me that a loving between any two does more to endorse and protect the sanctity of than a joyless opposite- .

There is no to a -filled union. or straight, should be celebrated, not banned.

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LGBT Organizations Point Out that Lawsuits Could Set Back Progress on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples

NEW YORK – In response to the California decision allowing Prop 8 to stand, four and five other leading national are reminding the community that ill-timed could set the fight for back. The released a new publication, “Why the and not the courts should be the next step on in California.” This publication discourages from bringing premature based on the federal because, without more , the U.S. likely is not yet ready to rule that same- cannot be barred from . The also revised “Make Change, Not ,” which was released after the California decision ending the ban on for same- in California. This publication encourages who have legally married to ask , and to honor their marriages, but discourages from bringing .

 “Why the and not the courts should be the next step on in California” is available at http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/relationships/39672res20090527.html “Make Change, Not ” is available at http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/relationships/35584res20090527.html.

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