Tag: Maine
Maine Makes History Affirming Marriage Equality by Popular Vote
Upon news voters in Maine passed Question One affirming marriage equality by popular vote, HRC President Chad Griffin made the following statement:
GLAAD and Equality Matters Call on Media to Debunk Anti-Equality Ads in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington
GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, and Equality Matters, a national watchdog that fights anti-gay misinformation in support of full LGBT equality, today called on the media in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington and around the country to bring attention to the falsehoods present in anti-LGBT “scare” ads running in the four states with marriage on the ballot next week.
Gay Marriage, States, and the Church
In states with gay marriage on the ballot, churches and community organizations have an opportunity to reflect love in midst of political differences, says faith-based website, followme.org.
Brad Pitt Makes $100K Contribution to HRC’s Marriage Efforts
The Human Rights Campaign, the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation, today announced a $100,000 gift from Brad Pitt to support the organisation’s marriage efforts.
Catholic Church and NOM Responsible for 60 Percent of All Anti-Equality Funding in Four Marriage Ballot States
The Catholic Church is funnelling unprecedented dollar amounts into the four states where marriage equality is on the ballot this fall – Minnesota, Maryland, Maine and Washington – and in many cases, parishioners may not even be aware that their dollars are being used to fund discrimination.
GLAAD Releases Profiles of Anti-LGBT Activists in ME, MD, MN, WA
GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today released new profiles and updates to previous profiles included in its Commentator Accountability Project (CAP).