“Refusing to Be Late on Gay Marriage”
Read a March 1, 2013, New York Times article about the vocal endorsement of same-sex marriage by much of corporate America.
Category: Gender & sexuality
“Church: No weddings till UMC changes homosexuality stand”
Read a March 19, 2013, United Methodist Reporter article about a Methodist congregation in North Carolina that has decided not to allow any weddings — for straights or gays — in its church building until the denomination changes its stance against same-sex marriage.
“Santa Fe mayor urges allowing same-sex marriage in New Mexico”
Read a March 19, 2013, CNN post about the mayor of Santa Fe, N.M., urging the state’s county clerks to issue same-sex marriage licenses, even though no legislative or judicial action has paved the way for them to do so.
“Pediatricians’ group: gay marriage fosters child health”
Read a March 21, 2013, Los Angeles Times story about the American Academy of Pediatrics urging support for same-sex marriage on behalf of the children of lesbians and gays.
“Church and State: Religious Leaders Debate Same-Sex Marriage”
Watch a March 22, 2013, Google hangout hosted by PBS NewsHour that featured religious leaders on both sides of the debate.
“Rob Bell on Gay Marriage Support”
Read a March 22, 2013, story in The Christian Post about former megachurch pastor Rob Bell’s statements in support of gay marriage.
“Gay marriage? These voices say ‘No’ and explain why”
Read a March 22, 2013, USA Today story in which key opponents of same-sex marriage discuss the reasons for their views.
“Policy Fact Sheets”
The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States provides fact sheets on what the research says about abstinence-only education and comprehensive sex education
“As Support For Gay Marriage Grows, An Opponent Looks Ahead”
Read a March 22, 2013, NPR story about another activist and how her background as a single mother led her to become involved in the issue.