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  • Gay 'Marriage' Foes Mobilize for Ban in California

    By Associated Press Writer

    With less than 11 weeks until Election Day, supporters of Proposition 8 are ramping up their field organization and refining their message as they seek to persuade California voters to shut the door on same-sex marriage.

    Aug 30, 2008 | Comments 63
  • Effort to Revive Mass. Ban on Out-of-State Gay 'Marriage' Advances

    By Lawrence Jones

    The Massachusetts attorney general approved on Monday a referendum petition seeking to reinstate a 1913 law that prohibits same-sex couples from marrying in the state if their union is illegal in their home state.

    Aug 26, 2008 | Comments 9
  • Gay 'Marriage' Opponents Seek to Reverse New Law

    By Glen Johnson

    The gay "marriage" fight in Massachusetts might not be over after all. Opponents of same-sex "marriages" are seeking a ballot question that would prevent gay and lesbian couples from getting married here if their union wouldn't be legal in their home state.

    Aug 16, 2008 | Comments 368
  • N.Y. Out-of-State Gay 'Marriage' Case Heads to Court

    By Lawrence Jones

    The New York Supreme Court will hear arguments from a Christian legal team Thursday to determine whether Gov. David Paterson overstepped his authority when he issued an executive order mandating that all state offices recognize out-of-state gay "marriages."

    Aug 07, 2008 | Comments 66
  • Opponents Forsee Massachusetts as 'Las Vegas of Gay Marriage'

    By Glen Johnson

    Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill Thursday that repealed a 1913 law that had blocked gay couples from outside Massachusetts from marrying here. Opponents say Massachusetts now could become the "Las Vegas of gay marriage."

    Aug 01, 2008 | Comments 106
  • Prop. 8 Supporters Sue Over 'Prejudicial' Ballot Wording

    By Lawrence Jones

    Supporters of the California marriage amendment have filed suit over the recent wording changes to Proposition 8, decrying that the new ballot title and summary creates prejudice against the measure.

    Aug 01, 2008 | Comments 32
  • Mass. House Votes to Let Out-of-State Gays 'Marry'

    By Glen Johnson

    The state House voted to repeal a 1913 law that had been used to block gay "marriages" involving out-of-state couples, all but assuring that the state will allow same-sex couples to wed regardless of where they live.

    Jul 30, 2008 | Comments 47
  • Ballot Summary for Calif. Marriage Amendment Changed

    By Lawrence Jones

    The ballot summary to California's amendment to protect marriage has been rewritten. The modified version of the California Marriage Protection Act amends the state Constitution to "eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry."

    Jul 29, 2008 | Comments 405
  • $125K Donation to Protect Marriage Draws Boycott Calls, More Support

    By Eric Young

    Pro-gay activists are calling for a boycott against two Southern California hotels after their owner donated $125,000 to support a ballot initiative to protect marriage in the state of California.

    Jul 19, 2008 | Comments 8
  • U.S. Census Bureau Rejects Gay 'Marriage'

    By Aaron Leichman

    Pro-family groups were encouraged this week by the announcement that the U.S. Census Bureau will not include same-sex “marriages” in its upcoming 2010 census report.

    Jul 16, 2008 | Comments 100
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