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, […]
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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 […]
Arizona Youth Make Great Strides toward Marriage Equality
Local “Equality Walkers” span 97 miles to build awareness around same-sex marriage ****************************************** SOULFORCE PRESS RELEASE: August 9, 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) Beneath a sweltering summer morning sun in Scottsdale, Arizona, six young adults from Right […]
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 […]