gay marriage

Voters Repeal Maine's Same-Sex Marriage Law

Michael Santo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:19:37 -0600

Maine's same-sex marriage law, passed by the state legislature, has been repealed by referendum. With 87 percent of the precincts counted, asme-sex marriage foes had 53 percent of the votes.

More Than Half A Million to Boycott Pepsico

Michael Santo — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:39:33 -0500

A firestorm has been brewing among conservatives with regards to soda. It's not because soda is bad for you, but because PepsiCo Company has been accused of advocating both same-sex marriage and homosexuality. The furor has become such that the American Family Association (AFA) says it has now secured over 500,000 signatures on a petition from those pledging to boycott PepsiCo.

Gay Divorce Is OK In Texas

Gabriel Dorman — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:09:44 -0500

A Texas judge has given the green light to gay divorce. The judge ruled that two Dallas men seeking to dissolve their same sex-marriage can go forward with the divorce on the grounds that Texas' ban on same-sex marriage violates their constitutional right to equal protection under the law.

American Family Association against congressional attack on marriage

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:46:24 -0500

The American Family Association today issued a warning that a fresh attack on the institution of natural marriage is being launched in Congress by supporters of the radical homosexual agenda.

Same-Sex Couple Scams NYC Into Marrying Them

Michael Santo — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:46:31 -0500

The New York Post reports that Hakim Nelson and Jason Stenson became the first same-sex couple to be married in New York State, doing so on May 26. The fact that same-sex marriage isn't legal in New York City didn't apparently faze city officials.

California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 8

Michael Santo — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:44:51 -0500

On Tuesday, California's Supreme Court upheld the controversial anti-gay marriage Proposition 8, which was passed last year using California's initiative process. At the same time, the justices confirmed that the 18,000-plus same-sex marriages that took place before the Proposition was approved by voters will stand. The vote was 6-1.

California Supreme Court Set to Rule on Gay Marriage on Tuesday

Michael Santo — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:49:51 -0500

California's State Supreme Court is set to rule on the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the initiative driven through California's complex initiative process that amended the state Constitution to declare that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.

Miss. California Featured In National Organization for Marriage Ad

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:36:51 -0500

Joined by Carrie Prejean, the now-famous beauty contestant who lost her crown when she spoke up for marriage, the National Organization for Marriage today launched the second in a series of television ads to be released as part of NOM's ongoing Religious Liberty Ad Campaign. The new ad, "No Offense," opens with footage of Ms. Prejean's response to a question she was asked regarding same-sex marriage during the Miss USA competition on April 19, 2009.

New York Archbishop-designate Timothy Dolan to Challenge Gay Marriage

Michael Santo — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:20:48 -0500

New York Archbishop-designate Timothy Dolan, who is succeeding Cardinal Edward Egan (retiring after nine years), says he will challenge any same-sex marriage proposal put forth by the state of New York.

Catholic Bishops Support Mormons On Proposition Eight

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:55:50 -0600

U.S. Bishops offer support to Mormons targeted for defending marriage, backing California's Proposition Eight.

Connecticut Supreme Court Allows Gay Marriage

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:52:21 -0500

In a stunning turn of expectations, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that gay marriage should be allowed in a 4-3 vote today. Gay and lesbian people are rejoicing in the streets, while hundreds of thousands of heterosexual marriages fell apart faster than the Dow Jones.

Portia de Rossi, Ellen DeGeneres Are Getting Married

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:19:15 -0500

Ellen DeGeneres is putting the California Supreme Court ruling in favor of gay marriage to the test - she and Portia de Rossi expect to get married, DeGeneres said during her talk show Friday.