A constant weakness in campaigns for marriage equality has been the ability of its opponents to portray themselves as standing up for marriage, supported by religion – and our side as somehow against marriage, and anti-religious. This is patently ridiculous:…
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Dial M for Marriage: Maine, Maryland – Minnesota?
When President Obama delivered his personal support for gay marriage a few weeks ago, there was much comment on the possible impact on his re-election chances. The verdict on that appears to be – not much. Where there does appear…
Maine Voters “Strongly In Favour” of Gay Marriage
Polling Evidence indicates that Maine voters will approve the return of marriage equality in November. The most recent poll, by the Maine People’s Resource Center, shows a clear majority of voters supporting legal recognition of gay marriage in Maine, by a…
In Valentine’s Week, Marriage Equality Advances: Update
If anyone still has any doubts that marriage equality is on the move in the US, just consider how many advances there have been in just the past few days, in this week of St Valentine: In Washington state, on…
“He Who Pays the Piper” Corollary: the Lesson From Maine
What happens when the piper disregards the adage, and ignores those who pay him? Bart’s post yesterday (“He who pays the piper“) reminded me of Frances De Bernardo’s report at Bondings 2.0, on how the diocese of Maine is a…
Religious Backing for Same-sex Marriage Petition
There’s a long road ahead still on the path to restoring marriage equality in Maine, but one hurdle has been safely negotiated. The language for the proposed petition to allow same-sex marriage has been approved by Secretary of State Summers.…
Clergy Lead in New Referendum Drive for Gay Marriage Maine
Maine voters will again be asked to vote on marriage equality, next November. As in New York’s victory last week, where the Catholic role was crucial, people of faith will again be playing a crucial role – in favour. Just…
