Posts Tagged ‘election 2012’
Obama And Biden Versus Romeny And Ryan On LGBTQ Issues
In the final stretch of election season and in the aftermath of the Vice Presidential debate, we decided to take an in depth look at how each candidate sees LGBTQ related issues. Here are some of the highlights: Biden has been supportive of nearly all things LGBTQ. He specifically stood up for marriage equality and the…
Read MoreYoung Voters With A Religious Passion
Last week, the Public Religion Research Institute released the results of their survey on young Millennial voters and their predicted voting records for the 2012 election. The survey seems to be filled with good news on the young crowd participating in their civic responsibility on November 6th. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of younger Millennials (age 18-25) say they…
Read MoreCatholic Parents Talk About Marriage Equality In Minnesota
Darlene and Tom White support their Lesbian daughter and want to see her marry the one she loves. Tom realized, through his grandson, why marriage equality matters. “Why does a 15-year-old honor student and top athlete have to defend the very existence of his own wonderful family?” Catholics for Marriage Equality (C4ME) has created a…
Read MoreExtra Muscle for Marriage Equality in Maine
For firefighters in Maine, it is all about teamwork. “If a guy works hard and does his job, I’m not going to judge him,” said Dave Lorandeau, a firefighter in Maine voting YES on Question 1. Recently, Mainers United, has put out a series of web ads showing how straight allies can make a real…
Read MoreReverand Lang Speaks To Washington On Marriage Equality
The clock is winding down ’till the vote for marriage equality and Referendum 74 in Washington. Washington United for Marriage recently spoke with Rev. Rich Lang, of the University Temple Methodist Church in Seattle, and his wife Cathy, who shared why they are voting for marriage equality November 6th. For a couple who has been…
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