Social Issues Not A Focus For Young Republicans

By Believe Out Loud | November 15, 2012
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Heated discussions may be right around the corner for the GOP as they begin to clean the wounds from the early November elections. And it all has to do with social issues. The Republican Party is currently divided on where their focus should be when talking about issues such as gay marriage, LGBTQ equality, and…

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Voters Exercise Liberty of Conscience at the Polls

By Believe Out Loud | November 8, 2012
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Over at Religion Dispatches, Senior Editor Sarah Posner suggests a religious realignment is underway with white religious conservative representing a coalition in decline, while President Obama has a more diverse one, made up of various religious and non-religious voters, whites, blacks, and Latinos. For example, as Billy Graham celebrated his 94th birthday the day after…

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Four More Years: The Road Ahead for LGBT Rights

By Believe Out Loud | November 8, 2012
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When President Barack Obama voiced his personal support of same-sex marriage in May 2012, many predicted the move would cost the President crucial votes in the November election. Instead, voters turned out on Tuesday to support President Obama and gays and lesbians. Maine, Maryland, and Washington became the first states to legalize same-sex marriage by…

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Christians Lead the Way toward Marriage Equality

By Believe Out Loud | November 7, 2012
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By Alison Amyx, Senior Editor, Believe Out Loud In a historic vote for LGBT equality, same-sex marriage was legalized by popular vote in Maine, Maryland, and Washington. The victory in Maine is particularly sweet because voters rejected same-sex marriage in 2009. Advocates in the state have worked for three years to change public opinion in…

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Vote for Equality

By Believe Out Loud | November 6, 2012

Election Day is here, and it’s time to get out the vote for equality! Residents of four states will consider marriage equality on their ballots. A popular vote for same-sex marriage in any of these states would be historic. No matter which state we call home, making our voices heard in this election is critical.…

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Roger Williams goes Baptist on legendary evangelist Billy Graham

By Believe Out Loud | November 5, 2012
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Since Billy Graham stepped into the political arena, the man dubbed as America’s pastor kept good on his promise to “do all he can” to help Republical presidential nominee Mitt Romney. For starters, his son, Franklin Graham, who questioned if Romney and Obama were Christians in February 2012 announced that evangelicals can now vote for…

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LGBTQ Issues Not Mentioned in Presidential Debates

By Believe Out Loud | October 23, 2012
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Presidential debates, while filled with talk of policies and jabs against the opposing candidate, neglected to mention the words gay and lesbian, and also failed to discuss LGBTQ related issues. With only a brief mention from President Obama about “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the first debate, marriage equality, hate crime legislation, and equal employment opportunities…

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Nordstrom Comes Out Supporting Marriage Equality

By Believe Out Loud | October 16, 2012
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Last week, Nordstrom sent an email to over 56,000 employees supporting marriage equality. The Seattle-based company stands behind ballot initiative Referendum 74 that would make same sex marriage legal in the state. In the email, Blake, Pete, and Erik Nordstrom spoke about their approach to business being inclusive for all workers and customers. Nordstrom has been…

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