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Marriage amendment makes quiet appearance
Depending on which side is speaking, State Amendment 1 on the Nov. 7 election ballot -- a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage -- either protects marriage or discriminates against some families. But supporters and opponents agree on two points: It's been a really quiet campaign and the voting public will make the final decision.
Absentee ballots hint at a higher voter turnout
A hotly contested Senate race and an amendment on marriage have led tens of thousands of voters statewide to request absentee ballots before next week's election, an indicator that turnout could be abnormally high on Election Day.
Faith, law and gay marriage
Faith and love-they represent human potential for goodness. Except when they're on a voting ballot. Then they create ugly, divisive, angry politics.
Marriage question captivates students
Ask the typical college student in Wisconsin who is running for governor, and you may get a blank stare. Ask about the marriage amendment, and the response is sure to be animated.
Marriage Amendment: South Dakota
A new poll suggests that South Dakota might be the first state to reject an amendment to ban domestic partnerships, civil unions, and same-sex marriage by popular vote. The poll shows 47% voting no, 46% voting yes, and 7% undecided....
Thursday Edition: Divorce as a Marketing Tool
The other night, my wife and I were watching TV and saw a Ford ad that seemed to be about a divorced couple and their kids.
The father jumps out of a Ford Freestyle, hugs his kids and tells his ex, "Thanks for inviting me this weekend." She says a sort of sad "sure." She appears as though she could say a lot more -- something like, "If you had kept your paws off the secretary, you could be riding home in this cool new car with us." He promises his kids he will see them next weekend, waves and watches the car drive off.
I could barely believe my eyes. My wife, a marriage and family therapist, said the ad was "affirming."
posted by Chris & Jonah @ 3:22 PM
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Hey Chris! Good to see you this past weekend! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Going to add you to my links as soon as I have time...Your blog looks great. Can't wait to take some time to look around!
This morning I got a cool button at the Santa Fe Hemp Store (my favorite store in the world)-- Marriage = [heart] + [heart]
Great to see you, too! I have to update my blog with a link to yours, as well. Been too busy with all the partying and nail biting since the Dems swept the election. Now, we just have to keep on task and make sure they don't forget who put them in office.
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