NAACP rallying inmates in Maine to register to vote; prisons, state on boardOctober 5th, 2009 NAACP spearheads prison vote drive in MainePORTLAND, Maine — The NAACP is registering voters at prisons in Maine, one of just two states that allow all inmates to vote while behind bars, in what is apparently the nation's first such statewide drive. The relatively few votes at stake — only a few hundred — mean the drive's potential to affect outcomes this fall on such issues as gay marriage, marijuana laws and tax limits is low.
Gay-rights group ends effort to block public vote in Washington on expanded gay benefitsSeptember 9th, 2009 Backers won't appeal public vote on gay benefitsOLYMPIA, Wash. — Supporters of Washington state's most recent expansion of domestic partnership rights say they're dropping efforts to block a public vote on the new law.
Wash. judge rejects effort to stop public vote on expanded gay partnership benefitsSeptember 8th, 2009 WA judge rejects challenge to vote on gay benefitsOLYMPIA, Wash. — A judge on Tuesday refused to block a proposed ballot initiative on expanded domestic partnership benefits for gay couples in Washington state.
Maine gay marriage law heads to November ballot after 100K voters sign petition for referendumSeptember 2nd, 2009 Fate of Maine gay marriage law in hands of votersAUGUSTA, Maine — The governor of Maine has signed a formal proclamation putting the state's gay marriage law up for a vote in November. Gov. John Baldacci signed the measure Wednesday after election officials verified that gay marriage foes had reached the threshold of petitions necessary to put the law on the ballot.
APNewsBreak: Referendum on Wash.'s 'everything but marriage' law qualifies for Nov. ballotAugust 31st, 2009 APNewsBreak: Gay partnership foes make ballotOLYMPIA, Wash. — A referendum that could overturn Washington state's "everything but marriage" domestic partnership law has qualified for the November ballot.
Maine gay marriage opponents submit petitions to force referendum on state's law-in-waitingJuly 31st, 2009 Maine gay marriage opponents submit challengesAUGUSTA, Maine — Gay marriage opponents hoping to derail Maine's new law before it can take effect submitted petitions Friday that they said contain more than enough signatures to force a people's veto referendum. Leaders of the Stand for Marriage campaign delivered a stack of cartons holding petitions with more than 100,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's office, which has until Sept.
Opponents of Wash. domestic partnership turn in signatures in effort to overturn lawJuly 26th, 2009 Wash. gay partnership foes turn in signaturesOLYMPIA, Wash. — Sponsors of a campaign to overturn Washington state's domestic partnership law turned in their petition signatures Saturday and said they believe they have enough to force a public vote.
Federal marriage law sees 1st challenge from Mass. lawsuit calling it 'discriminatory'July 9th, 2009 Mass. files lawsuit against federal marriage lawBOSTON — Massachusetts has challenged the federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, calling it "discriminatory and overreaching," and supporters say other states could follow suit. The state, the first to legalize gay marriage, sued the U.S.
Massachusetts, 1st gay marriage state, becomes 1st to challenge federal definition of marriageJuly 8th, 2009 Mass. is 1st state to sue feds over marriage lawBOSTON — Massachusetts, the first state to legalize gay marriage, sued the U.S. government Wednesday over a federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
Massachusetts, 1st gay marriage state, challenges federal definition of man-woman marriageJuly 8th, 2009 Mass. sues feds over definition of marriageBOSTON — Massachusetts, the first state to legalize gay marriage, sued the U.S. government Wednesday over a federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
Maine gay marriage opponents hire California firm that led Prop 8 proposalJune 18th, 2009 Maine gay marriage foes to use Calif. Prop 8 firmPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage opponents in Maine have hired the California public relations firm that led the successful Prop 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage.
Maine gay marriage opponents hire firm that led successful California Proposition 8 proposalJune 18th, 2009 Maine gay marriage foes hire Calif. Prop 8 firmPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine have hired the public relations firm that led the successful Proposition 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage in California, while supporters have turned to a legislative aide who led a successful campaign to retain Maine's gay rights law.
New Hampshire legislators advance gay marriage bill; fate now hinges on HouseJune 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire Legislature advances gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Senate has passed revised gay marriage legislation and sent it to the House.
Judiciary Committee gives gay marriage bill strong vote of supportApril 28th, 2009 Maine panel endorses gay marriagesAUGUSTA, Maine — A same-sex marriage bill is going to the Maine Senate and House with a strong committee endorsement. Eleven of the 14 Judiciary Committee members voted Tuesday to pass the bill, while two voted against it and one proposed sending it to voters in a November referendum.
Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage bill at crowded legislative hearingApril 22nd, 2009 Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage billAUGUSTA, Maine — A public hearing on allowing gay marriage in Maine has opened with a standing ovation for the bill's sponsor. Sen. Dennis Damon received a roar of approval at a crowded hearing Wednesday when he said the time has come to recognize same-sex marriages.
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