Tag Archives: Marshall-Newman Amendment

Family values “provocative” and “disappointing”

Posted on October 21, 2006 by David

Focus on the Family is having a conniption fit about remarks made by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, acknowledging and welcoming family members of newly sworn in Ambassador Mark Dybul. From the transcript Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony of the … Continue reading →

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We were wrong

Posted on October 18, 2006 by David

UPDATE: From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Delegates won’t back marriage measure Proposed ban of same-sex unions too broad, say previous supporters October 19, 2006 By Pamela Stallsmith Three Richmond-area House Democrats — including a Baptist minister — who supported a constitutional … Continue reading →

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New Commonwealth Coalition ad

Posted on October 18, 2006 by David

Watch the new ad, “Emergency” … This is exactly what voters need to see. This amendment isn’t about “marriage” at all, it’s about making sure that people who have committed to taking care of each other aren’t allowed to do … Continue reading →

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Dead heat

Posted on October 17, 2006 by David

A poll released today by the Washington Post confirms what the Commonwealth Coalition found back in July: When voters have information about the entire amendment, support for it plummets. The vote stands at a dead heat when the arguments for … Continue reading →

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Vote NO and protect the marriage minority

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Russell

To be married means to be outnumbered. Yes, marriage is threatened. Even for those for whom it is legal, many forgo because of the “false security of a wedding ring”. Help strengthen marriage by voting NO this November against Virginia’s … Continue reading →

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Actions speak louder than words

Posted on October 16, 2006 by David

Since it was introduced in January 2004, supporters of the proposed civil unions and marriage ban in Wisconsin have consistently claimed that it would merely “protect marriage” and not impact legal protections or benefits for unmarried couples. But history tells … Continue reading →

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Have Republicans had enough yet?

Posted on October 15, 2006 by David

The New York Times tells us that divisive anti-gay so-called “marriage amendments” have lost their power to manipulate the electorate. Pollsters are saying that “people might just be burned out on the subject of marriage and its boundaries,” and that … Continue reading →

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