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MN: Rabbis Oppose Marriage Equality Ban

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Rabbis and Minnesota Marriage EqualityThe Minnesota Rabbinical Association, made up of 35 rabbis representing 15 synagogues and the majority of the state’s Jewish population, has come out against the proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

The rabbis’ resolved that “throughout history, the Jewish community has faced discrimination, and therefore we will not stand by while others are targeted.” Orthodox rabbis did not sign the coalition’s statement.

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NOM: Ron Paul Losing Because He Doesn’t Support Marriage Equality Ban

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Ron Paul is losing the GOP presidential nominating contest because he does not support a federal constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage, Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), has suggested.

In congratulating Mitt Romney for winning the Nevada caucuses on Saturday, Brown noted that the former Massachusetts governor has signed the group’s anti-gay marriage pledge and Paul has not.

“NOM congratulates Mitt Romney on another impressive victory in the Nevada caucuses, just days after his big win in Florida,” Brown said in a statement. “Governor Romney, who has signed NOM’s Marriage Pledge, has now won contests in three different regions of the country and has clearly established himself as the leading candidate.”

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NC: Greensboro City Council to Consider Opposition to Marriage Equality Ban

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Greenboro, North CarolinaGreensboro, North Carolina’s 9-member City Council on Tuesday will consider a resolution opposing a proposed constitutional amendment which would ban gay marriage in the state, local Fox affiliate MyFox8.com reported.

Voters will decide on the measure during North Carolina’s presidential primary in May.

If approved, the amendment would bar North Carolina from recognizing the relationships of gay and lesbian couples with marriage, civil unions and possibly domestic partnerships.

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MN: Catholic Church Funds Anti Marriage Equality Amendment

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Minnesota Marriage Equality and the Cathjolic ChurchThe Catholic Archdiocese of Minneapolis & St. Paul and the Catholic Dioceses of New Ulm contributed $700,000 last year to support an anti-gay Minnesota constitutional amendment.

The church claims that money has not come from contributions it has received through its parishes, but from investment income.

The constitutional amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman, effectively banning gay or lesbian marriage, is scheduled to be on this November’s general election ballot. Half of that money, $350,000 has been donated to Minnesota For Marriage which is spearheading the push to get the constitutional amendment approved.

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Mitt Romney Promises to Propose and Promote Marriage Equality Ban

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

It flew under the gaydar last week but word that Mitt Romney has promised to “propose and promote” a constitutional amendment banning marriage equality is now garnering the attention it deserves.

Speaking in front of Ralph Reed’s “Faith and Freedom Coalition” late last week, Romney jumped one notch above his past support for a “three tier system” to declare an all-out war on an American minority group.

“There’s been an assault on marriage,” Romney said in the Faith and Freedom teleconference. “I think he [Obama] is very aggressively trying to pave the path to same-sex marriage. I would unlike this president defend the Defense of Marriage Act. I would also propose and promote once again an amendment to the constitution to define marriage as a relationship between a man and a woman.”

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NC: Governor’s Departure Could Bring More Ban Opponents to the Polls

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

North Carolina Amendment One CampaignSomething unexpected happened on the way to North Carolina’s vote on a gay marriage ban this May: Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue decided not to run for re-election, meaning more voters who oppose the ban could turn out at the polls.

Before Thursday’s development, mostly Republican voters were expected to show up to pick their nominees for governor and president, and likely make North Carolina the last state in the Southeast to block same-sex marriage.

Now gay rights supporters hope they have a better chance of shooting down the constitutional amendment with more Democrats showing up May 8 to pick a candidate for governor at the same time. Gay marriage opponents believe they have the votes sewn up anyway and it won’t make much of a difference.

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MN: Gay Rights Advocates Raise $1.2 Million to Fight Marriage Equality Ban

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Minnesota Marriage Equality Ban FightThe lead LGBT advocacy group opposing an amendment to Minnesota’s state constitution barring gay marriage has raised $1.2 million for its campaign.

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports the 2011 figures comprised donations from more than 5,100 pro-marriage equality individuals, including Minnesota Twins owner James Pohlad and Bruce Dayton, father of Minnesota governor and former senator Mark Dayton.

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US: Bill Would Ban Gay Weddings on Military Bases

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Don't Ask Don't TellA bill that would bar gay and lesbian couples from marrying on military bases and would allow chaplains to refuse to officiate over such unions was introduced last week in the House, Military.com reported.

Kansas Rep. Tim Huelskamp is the Republican sponsor of the bill.

“It will also protect the freedom of those in the military to express vocally the tenets of their faiths. And it will make certain that our military facilities are not used in contravention to the federal Defense of Marriage Act,” Huelskamp said in a statement. “Military installations exist to carry out the national defense of our nation, not to facilitate a narrow social agenda.”

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NM: State Representative Introduces Marriage Equality Ban

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

New Mexico State Rep. David Chavez on Tuesday introduced a proposed constitutional amendment which would define marriage as a heterosexual union.

If approved by lawmakers and voters in November, the amendment would bar the state from recognizing gay and lesbian couples with marriage, civil unions and possibly domestic partnerships.

Chavez, a freshman Republican representative, is an attorney from Los Lunas.

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MN: Groups Prepare to Fight Marriage Equality Ban

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Minnesota Marriage Equality Ban FightWith nine months before Minnesota voters weigh in on a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, LGBT leaders and equality-minded politicians are preparing a defense.

The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution Wednesday opposing the ballot initiative. Six of the seven council members sponsored the resolution, leading to easy passage. One member abstained from voting, saying, “It’s not my issue.”

Meanwhile, a recent court decision will allow a marriage equality lawsuit to move forward. The case, brought by three LGBT couples wanting to marry in the state, may embolden conservatives pushing for a voter-approved ban.

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