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Stop Marriage Discrimination!!
Recently, there have been proposals to amend both federal and state constitutions to discriminate against couples seeking to marry if they are of the same gender. Michigan is one of the states where such an unethical amendment is being proposed. To learn more about the federal amendment and the Michigan amendment and what you can do to prevent this kind of discrimination from being made law see the links below.
UU MINISTERS STAND UP FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGES - Arrested in New York for marrying couples! ( Full Story )
Writing your representatives makes a difference! The MI State amendment was voted on in the House Tues March 9 - it was voted down by 8 votes! YIPPEE!!
To see whether your representative voted for or against the measure
and let them know what you think of their choice:
go to the Triangle Foundation webpage.
(It's not over, but it's a step in the right direction! More information on the status of this bill to come)
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Proposed Federal Marriage Amendment: What it states: “Marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Neither this Constitution, nor the Constitution of any State, nor State or Federal law, shall be construed to require that marital status or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups.” More information on the Federal Marriage Amendment Where to go to fight this: FREE FAX to Congress Members saying you oppose this amendment Other ways to Oppose Writing Discrimination into the Constitution Frequently Asked Questions: ACLU FAQs on the Federal Marriage Amendment |
Proposed Michigan Marriage Amendment:
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