President Obama and the Future of Marriage

States vs. Marriage

UPDATE: As legislation moves forward in Maryland, groups vow to bring issue to referendum. 'The Catholic Church, like others throughout Western civilization for thousands of years, has regarded marriage for its unique gifts rooted in nature,' said Cardinal Edwin O’Brien, apostolic administrator of Baltimore. Also: New Jersey governor vetoes same-sex 'marriage' bill.

Judge: Prop. 8 Supporters Can Defend Law in Court

Ruling reached Nov. 17: 'Neither the governor, the attorney general, nor any other executive or legislative official has the authority to veto or invalidate an initiative measure that has been approved by the voters.'

DOMA vs. Respect for Marriage Act

A bill to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 10 to 8 on Nov. 10.

Traditional-Marriage Advocates Have Hope for Their Cause

Washington panel discusses issues at stake.

Bishops Tell President Obama to Stop Anti-Defense of Marriage Act Efforts

Archbishop Dolan: 'I urge yet again that your administration end its campaign against DOMA, the institution of marriage it protects, and religious freedom.'

Bishops Speak Out Against Rhode Island Civil-Unions Bill

Bishop Thomas Tobin asks Catholics to pray for 'God's patience, mercy and forgiveness in these distressing times.'

Brooklyn Bishop Speaks Out Against New York 'Marriage' Bill

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio joins fellow bishops in speaking about God-given definition of marriage and opposing the way the Legislature passed the measure.

Minnesota's Marriage Matters

Archbishop Nienstedt offers reasons to back amendment defining the union as between a man and a woman.

Why Rick Santorum Is Running for President

In Q-and-A on democracy, Lincoln, politics and religion, candidate says: 'Being religious, and my being consciously Catholic, is something to be proud of.'

Holy Planking, New Marian Shrine, Defense of Catholic Marriage is "Hatred", and more!

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Defender of Life, Liberty and Marriage

Congressman Chris Smith discusses the controversy over pro-life Speaker John Boehner, his assessment of the current state of the pro-life movement in the U.S., the Defense of Marriage Act, and the Obama administration’s relentless push to make same-sex “marriage” a key aspect of U.S. foreign policy.

Prop. 8 Ruling Overturn Possible?

Traditional Marriage Backers Say Yes