Posts Tagged ‘ homosexuality ’

Voting for Civil Liberties :: Vote No on Prop 8

Voting for Civil Liberties :: Vote No on Prop 8

California’s proposed same-sex marriage ban on November’s ballot, Proposition 8, which would constitutionally ban same-sex marriages by overturning the state Supreme Court’s May affirmation of the equal right to marry. Taking and giving rights to California taxpayers by a vote of the public is a scary process. Those for taking away the already existing rights (Yes on Prop 8 ) and those who want to maintain those rights (No on Prop 8 ) have large amount of money being tossed around. The money is being spent (on both sides) for an agressive media campaign.  The money is not just...

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How Same-sex Marriage Affects Gay Couples

How Same-sex Marriage Affects Gay Couples

A study conducted 13 months after same-sex marriage in Massachusetts became legal found that obtaining legal protections and making a public statement of commitment were the most often mentioned motivations for same-sex marriage. It also found that lack of family approval and difficulties planning and paying for the wedding were the most noted obstacles to marriage. â’The arrival of same-sex marriage brings up many issues that often lurk in the background in families. It forces same-sex couples and their parents to confront their deepest feelings about same-sex love,â’ said Robert-Jay Green, PhD, executive director of Rockway Institute, a national...

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McCain Gay Employee

The Chief of Staff for John McCain’s Senate office is a guy named Mark Buse. Mark Buse is gay. Like every congressional chief of staff is gay, but still. Bombshell! Buse first began working for McCain back in 1984, and, except for a brief mysterious stint in the private sector (lobbying McCain, natch), has worked for him ever since. (Joe My God) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzylwR5NX-Q

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