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NC: Senator Kay Hagen Speaks Out Against Amendment One

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Senator Kay HagenNorth Carolina senator Kay Hagan has come out forcefully against Amendment 1, a draconian ballot measure that would ban marriage equality under the state constitution.

In a Wednesday statement, Hagan said Amendment 1 threatens North Carolina’s pro-business environment as well as the state’s “resolve to make all people and all families great.”

“North Carolina is one of the most business-friendly states in the nation, and this amendment would harm our state’s ability to recruit the innovators and businesses that are driving our economic recovery,” Hagan said.

Full Story from The Advocate

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NC: Will Marriage Equality Ban Bring Students to the Polls?

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Amendment One and Wake CountyThe fate of the same-sex marriage amendment referendum will rest in the hands of North Carolina voters in this coming election cycle.

This Spring, registered voters can vote on a proposed amendment to the N.C. Constitution that would continue the state’s ban on same-sex marriages. The ballot measure, called Amendment One, has incited protests on and off college campuses in favor of equal marriage rights for same-sex couples. Student groups, such as Duke Together Against Constitutional Discrimination, are actively working to mobilize voters to oppose the amendment, and the University has reaffirmed its commitment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Last fall the N.C. House of Representatives voted 75-42 in favor of referring the proposed amendment to the statewide ballot May 8. The vote is grouped with several other pieces of legislation and the N.C. primary election.

Full Story from the Duke Chronicle

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NC: Wake County Endorses Anti Marriage Equality Amendment One 4-3

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Amendment One and Wake CountyWake County commissioners have just endorsed Amendment One, the forthcoming ballot item which amends the state constitution to state that the only domestic legal union that is valid or recognized in North Carolina is marriage between one man and one woman.

The vote came along party lines, with Republicans Paul Coble, Tony Gurley, Phil Matthews and Joe Bryan supporting the motion and Democrats Erv Portman, James West and Betty Lou Ward opposing it.

Opponents of the gay-marriage ban dominated a public speakers’ period at a regular commission meeting, along with those who supported a sustainability report, which failed to get commissioners’ support. Tami Fitzgerald, speaking on behalf of Support Marriage NC, was the lone speaker in favor of the gay marriage ban, which will appear on a statewide ballot in May.

Full Story from the News Observer

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NC: Amendment One’s Unforseen Consequences

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

North Carolina's Amendment OneThe debate over a proposed constitutional amendment in North Carolina has increasingly turned to subjects that seem far afield from the question of whether gays and lesbians should be allowed to legally marry.

The referendum vote is set for May 8 on a proposed amendment to ban same-sex marriage in the constitution, though the state already has a prohibition on gay marriage.

Opponents of the ban say it could have dire unintended consequences. For instance, they warn judges may not issue restraining orders in domestic violence cases involving gay couples. Local governments may have to change the benefits offered to employees, they say.

Full Story from the Charlotte Observer

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NC: Catholic Church Fires Music Director for Marrying His Partner

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

North Carolina Music Director FiredSt. Gabriel Catholic Church in South Charlotte, NC, fired its musical director last month because he married his partner in New York, the Charlotte Observer reported.

Steav Bates-Congdon, 61, began working at St. Gabriel in 2004 and parishioners claim that Bates-Congdon was open about being gay since his first interview with the church. Even his partner of 23 years, Bill Bates-Congdon, 47, was often involved in the church’s music department and ended up joining the hand-bell choir.

St. Gabriel is one of the biggest parishes in the city and has about 10,000 members. The couple married in a state park in Upstate New York on Oct. 15. Bates-Congdon returned to St. Gabriel on Jan. 19 after a going on a honeymoon and having to go to the hospital due to his appendix rupturing. Instead of being greeted by his co-workers, Rev. Frank O’Rourke, a pastor and a colleague of Bates-Congdon, handed the music director a note.

Full Story from Edge Boston

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NC: Woman Plans Run Across State to Oppose Amendment One

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Woman Runs Across North Carolina Against Amendment OneJen Jones smiles and says, “No one wants to watch a triathlete run across the state, they want to watch the fat lady do it.” One step at a time Jones is racing across North Carolina. She’s running in opposition to Amendment One, which would permanently define marriage in the state between a man and a woman.

Jones started running January 29th in Asheville. Already she’s covered 85 miles. By the time she is through she’ll have logged 322 and she’s holding town hall meetings and gaining support along the way.

Jones says amendment one is more than a gay issue, “It also gets rid of civil unions and domestic partnerships.”

Full Story from Fox Charlotte

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NC: Greensboro Votes 8-1 to Oppose Marriage Equality Ban

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Greensboro, North Carolina Marriage Equality Ban VoteGreensboro, North Carolina’s 9-member City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution apposing a proposed constitutional amendment which would ban gay marriage in the state, CBS affiliate WFMY 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.

Full Story from On Top Magazine

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Gays to Join Thousands on Jones Street Civil Rights March/Rally in Raleigh

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Correction: The march / rally is totally sponsored by the NAACP of North Carolina, which is a coalition partner of Protect All North Carolina Families. When the Raleigh GLBT Report sent out the “request to join Saturday the Thousands on Jones Street Civil Rights March/Rally in Raleigh“, it was stated to be a reminder of the event. Since the march/rally deals with civil rights and since the event sponsor, the NAACP, has issued public information expressing their strong opposition to the N.C. Constitutional Amendment, we wanted everyone, GLBT & Allied, to go out and participate and support this event. We also suggested that this is a good time to help educate the public concerning the Amendment, by bringing appropriate signage.

Raleigh, North Carolina Marriage Equality RallyWhen: Sat, February 11, 9:30am – 1:00pm

Where: Assemble at Shaw University in downtown Raleigh, close to S. Wilmington Street and March to Jones St. (map) ; Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

Description: For more information please visit: http://www.hkonj.com/, join with the coalition to Protect All N.C. Families partner, the NAACP-NC, to celebrate the diversity of our anti-amendment cause. All fair-minded folks are encouraged to attend this unprecedented march to defeat the Amendment.

We only have a very few opportunities between now and May 8, 2012 to in mass show our broad opposition to the Amendment. Let’s try to help everyone who can turn out for this important March / Rally in Raleigh this Saturday, 2/11/2012. Everyone will be joining many others from all across Wake County and all corners of North Carolina for this event.

Bring your best educational signage so the media will see clear messages like; Example: VOTE Against NC Constitutional Amendment on May 8, 2012. Try not bring signs showing hate or disdain for others … at this point we want everyone viewing us to know that we are asking for them to help us defeat this amendment … you know a good educational message for people who have not made their minds up on this Amendment Vote yet.

I will be there with my sign, will you …

I hope we will see you Saturday in downtown Raleigh.

Thanks for encouraging others to attend.

Willie D. Pilkington
Raleigh GLBT Report

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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.

Full Story from On Top Magazine

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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.

Full Story from Edge Boston

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