California was given a "do over" as the decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger was handed down, today, August 4 (www.hrc.org). There are major implications for all of uswithin the LGBTQ & A community which we will address more thoroughly in a later alert. This notice is to help everyone understand what has happened in the […]
Right to Marriage
RE: Marriage Equality at the 219th General Assembly… and what’s next?
Yesterday was a day of mixed experiences and mixed emotions. We rejoiced with the extraordinary pro-LGBT vote approving by 53 to 46% a "Revise-B" Ordination Overture. This vote advances the moral equality of LGBT persons in both Church and society within the USA and around the world. There are Presbyterians in over 100 countries. So, creating one standard for […]
Maine Votes To Overturn Marriage Equality For LGBT People
Yesterday, voters in the state of Maine took away the right to marry from same-sex couples. Soulforce Executive Director, Jeff Lutes, issued the following statement: "Today our hearts go out to the LGBTQ people of Maine who have suffered a terrible set back. We feel for them, for their children, and for family members, friends, […]
Religion-based Prejudice is the Maine Problem
Next week voters in Maine will decide to keep or repeal a law passed earlier this year that granted marriage equality to same-sex couples. By all estimates, the vote will be extremely tight and those who stand for equality are not taking anything for granted. Neither are those who support discrimination based on false religion. The main […]
Arizona Youth Lead Rally at State Capitol after 97 Mile Walk Across Phoenix
“Equality Walkers” and community allies call for marriage equality ****************************************** SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: August 15, 2009 For Immediate Release Contact: Meg Sneed, Right to Marry: Arizona, 623-262-6696 Carlos Perez de Alejo, Soulforce Media Director, 321-948-3423 ****************************************** (Phoenix, AZ) After a week-long, 97 mile walk across metropolitan Phoenix, Meg Sneed and five other young adults from […]
Young Adults Reach Halfway Point in 97 Mile Walk Across Phoenix
****************************************** SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: August 12, 2009 For Immediate Release Contact: Meg Sneed, Right to Marry: Arizona, 623-262-6696 Carlos Perez de Alejo, Soulforce Media Director, 321-948-3423 ****************************************** (Phoenix, AZ) On Sunday, August 9, six young adults from Right to Marry: Arizona began a 97 mile walk from the Bible Church in Scottsdale to spark dialogue […]