Yesterday, a federal judge in Portland, Maine ruled against NOM by upholding laws requiring organizations engaged in Maine elections to register as political action committees, disclose their independent expenditures and provide disclaimers on campaign advertisements. The court found two lesser legal provisions defective but noted that they could likely be cured by new legislation.
This past weekend, I traveled to Portland for the 26th Annual Equality Maine Awards Banquet. After spending 9 months working on the successful and historic marriage equality legislative campaign and experiencing the heartbreaking loss of the referendum campaign, it was a wonderful evening celebrating with all the wonderful people who are tirelessly devoted to making [...]
The following personal essay reflecting on the Maine marriage campaign is from Harry Knox, director of HRC’s religion and faith program:
“By the rivers of Babylon, we sat down and wept…how could we sing the songs of Zion…?”
This morning I am wondering who and what I am. Once again, when American voters have had an opportunity to [...]
With only an hour and a half left until polls close, we are wasting no time to make sure that every NO vote is cast for question 1. Governor Baldacci just called and wished our canvass team good luck as I sent them for a final round of knocking on doors of people who had [...]
After prepping canvass maps and materials until well after midnight, my team of amazing volunteers and I got a couple of hours of sleep before hitting the doors at 7 am as the polls opened. As we head into this historic day, there is a sense of excitement and responsibility as we fight to make [...]
Two updates from HRC organizers out in the field on election eve…
Adrian Matanza in Washington State:
In the last 48 hours before the election deadline, I will be working on turning out voters to vote APPROVE on Referendum 71. Working with volunteers across the state in our HQ, satellite offices and from home calling voters to [...]
We’ve reported about critical issues on the ballots in Maine, Washington State and Michigan and as we enter the home stretch, there’s a lot all of us can do to help (no matter where we live). Today bloggers around the country are sharing this information and I encourage you to spread the word on your own [...]
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