Rhode Island for Marriage

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NOM-RI: Passage of Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill in Rhode Island A Disappointing and Dangerous Day for Marriage

“This is a disappointing and dangerous day for marriage in Rhode Island.  The passage of Civil Unions presents a clear threat to the definition of marriage and the religious liberties of tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders,” declared Chris Plante, … Continue reading

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NOM Reacts to 9th Circuit Refusal to Lift Stay in Prop 8 Case

WASHINGTON – The 9th Circuit Court today announced it would not lift its stay on Judge Vaughn Walker’s decision overturning Proposition 8. The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) applauded the decision. Continue reading

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National Organization for Marriage Thanks Speaker Boehner for Standing Up for DOMA

Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), responds to House Speaker John Boehner’s comments today on the Defense of Marriage Act: Continue reading

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National Organization for Marriage-Rhode Island Begins Radio Ad Campaign Telling Governor Chafee to Let the People Vote

Providence, RI – The National Organization for Marriage-Rhode Island (NOM-RI) launches a radio ad tomorrow focusing on Gov. Chafee’s attempts to pressure lawmakers into passing gay marriage, while serious threats to the state, such as its economy, are not receiving the attention they need. Continue reading

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National Organization For Marriage Responds To Obama Administration’s Failure To Defend Doma And Congress

WASHINGTON – The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) responded today to Obama’s Department of Justice (DOJ) as they filed a brief pretending to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Continue reading

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NOM Rhode Island Begins Statewide TV Ad Campaign Supporting Traditional Marriage, Challenging Chafee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2011 CONTACT: Christopher Plante, Executive Director, cplante@nationformarriage.org, (401) 954-7173 NOM Rhode Island Begins Statewide TV Ad Campaign Supporting Traditional Marriage, Challenging Chafee “Getting 36% of the vote is no mandate to redefine marriage.” – Christopher … Continue reading

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National Organization for Marriage – Rhode Island Demands Governor-elect Chafee Listen To Voters

Providence, RI – The National Organization for Marriage – Rhode Island (NOM-RI) demanded today that Governor-elect Chafee’s promise to act quickly on invoking same-sex marriage in the state be put to an end. With polling data showing the majority of voters in Rhode Island opposing same-sex marriage, and the overwhelming majority wanting the issue to be put to them for a vote, the Governor-elect is promising to act against the will of the people, and refusing to give them a right to vote on the matter. Continue reading

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