Washington Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
February 2, 2012
Political/Citizenship
On Wednesday, the Washington state Senate passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on a 28-21 vote. It’s now headed to the House of Representatives, where insiders expect it to pass by the end of the week. Read more
Two States Consider Same-Sex Marriage
February 1, 2012
Same-sex marriage bills are moving in Washington and Maryland today. Read more
Romney Takes Florida
February 1, 2012
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney coasted to an easy win in Tuesday’s Florida Primary, becoming the first candidate of the 2012 election season to string two wins together. Read more
Congressman Introduces Military Religious Freedom Bill
January 31, 2012
Late last week, Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., introduced a bill aiming to protect chaplains and other members of the Armed Services who oppose homosexuality from being targeted for discrimination. It also seeks to keep military property from being used to perform same-sex ceremonies. Read more
Court: ACLU Case Against Tennessee Lacks Evidence
January 31, 2012
On Monday, a court in the Nashville area gave the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) 30 days to bring evidence showing a state law has harmed someone. Read more
Bill to Redefine Marriage in Maryland Starts Rolling
January 30, 2012
Churches from across the state of Maryland are gathering in Annapolis for a rally tonight, before the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing Wednesday on a bill seeking to redefine marriage. Read more
Washington State Senate Committee Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
January 27, 2012
On Thursday, the Washington state Senate Government Operations, Tribal Relations and Elections Committee approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on a 4-3 party-line vote, bringing the state nearly to the point of becoming the seventh nationwide to redefine marriage. Read more
Hispanic Voters Could Make Crucial Difference in Election
January 26, 2012
When it comes to winning elections, no one single group holds the most power — but politicians from all parties would do well to pay attention to Latinos and the issues that most closely concern them in 2012. Read more
Many Turned Off by State of the Union Address
January 25, 2012
U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn was not the only federal official to skip President Barack Obama’s annual State of the Union address Tuesday. Read more
House Passes Two War Memorial Bills
January 24, 2012
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed by voice votes two separate bills concerning expressions of faith for war veterans . Read more
