Maine ethics commission approves probe of anti-gay marriage fundraisingOctober 1st, 2009 Maine marriage campaign probe gets OKAUGUSTA, Maine — Maine's campaign oversight board overruled a staff recommendation Thursday and authorized an investigation into fundraising by groups supporting the campaign to repeal the state's gay marriage law in a Nov. 3 referendum.
Maine, Wash., Mich. voters to weigh in on gay rights, ranging from marriage to discriminationSeptember 26th, 2009 Gay rights measures on the ballot in three statesOLYMPIA, Wash. — Nearly a year after California voters overturned same-sex marriage, voters in three other states will weigh in this fall on whether to reverse gay rights initiatives ranging from anti-discrimination measures to marriage benefits.
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.
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.
Maine gay marriage foes get enough signatures to block law, put it to statewide voteJuly 8th, 2009 Gay marriage foes reach signature goal in MainePORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine say they've collected enough signatures to stop a new law from going into effect and to force a statewide vote. Mark Mutty from the Stand for Marriage Maine coalition said Wednesday it took four weeks to gather the more than 55,000 signatures necessary to put gay marriage to a vote.
Bill to recognize same-sex unions performed elsewhere takes effect in nation's capitalJuly 7th, 2009 Gay marriage bill takes effect in nation's capitalWASHINGTON — A law recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries went into effect Tuesday in the nation's capital, and a D.C. councilman said he plans to follow up with a measure that would allow gay marriage ceremonies in the district.
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's governor signs gay marriage law as state becomes 6th to recognize gay marriageJune 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire governor signs gay marriage lawCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire's governor has signed legislation making the state the sixth to allow gay marriage.
New Hampshire legislators approve gay marriage; governor says he'll sign billJune 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire Legislature approves gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire legislators approved a measure Wednesday that would make the state the sixth to allow gay marriage, and Gov.
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.
Gay marriage opponents rally day after hundreds march in support of same-sex nuptialsJune 1st, 2009 Gay marriage opponents rally in FresnoFRESNO, Calif. — Hundreds of people waived signs and rallied at Fresno City Hall on Sunday to show support for the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage in California, a day after thousands marched in the area against the ban.
New England gay marriage advocates hit roadblock in heavy Catholic Rhode IslandMay 9th, 2009 Gay marriage effort stalls in heavily Catholic RIPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gay marriage could soon become the law of the land across New England — except in Rhode Island.
Miss California goes to Washington, plans to campaign against gay marriageApril 30th, 2009 Miss California to campaign against gay marriageNEW YORK — The reigning Miss California has gone to Washington to help launch a campaign opposing same-sex marriage. Carrie Prejean told NBC's "Today" show Thursday that she'll be working with the National Organization for Marriage to "protect traditional marriages."
The 21-year-old says that marriage is "something that is very dear to my heart" and she's in Washington to help save it.
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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