Iowa Ethics Board Concerned About NOM Activities
August 31, 2009
On the heels of news that officials in Maine were investigating the campaign practices of the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), we just learned that authorities in Iowa are questioning the group over potential violations of campaign finance laws.
Continue Reading ►No Excuses: Rep. Halvorson Meeting
August 28, 2009
Six HRC members met with Representative Debbie Halvorson’s staff at her office in Joliet yesterday. Bill Weeks sent in this report:
Continue Reading ►Washington State Update: Over 90% Counted and New Process Questions
August 28, 2009
I'm tired of setting the scene so read our previous Washington posts if you want the background. First the numbers... 91.2 percent of the signatures are checked, up from 85 percent the day before.
Continue Reading ►Washington Post Profiles Marriage Equality Banning Crusader
August 28, 2009
There's a lot to unravel in today's Washington Post profile ("Opposing Gay Unions With Sanity & a Smile") of National Organization for Marriage head Brian Brown. Overall the piece is a terribly one-sided, myopic view of a man and an organization who have made it their life's work to deny loving, committed couples the same rights and responsibilities that they enjoy themselves.
Continue Reading ►No Excuses: Senator Dorgan Meeting
August 27, 2009
HRC members in Fargo met with staff from Senator Dorgan’s office this week. Here is the update from Rosa:
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