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FAMILY ISSUES
October 15, 2008
The NCCA has launched the Marriage and Gender Initiative.
Click here for more information.
July 31, 2008
Homosexual Marriage Goes National
While the focus has been on California in light of the recent ruling by the state's high court to legalize homosexual marriage, Massachusetts's Governor Patrick Deval (D) has signed legislation that repealed a 1913 statute prohibiting out of state residents from obtaining marriage licenses if their marriage would be illegal in other states. The change goes into effect immediately. In California, opponents of homosexual marriage have placed a constitutional amendment on the ballot to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. While pro family advocates are optimistic of the amendment's passage in California, the Massachusetts legislature killed a similar ballot question last year. Thus a single state may become the doorway to force homosexual marriage across the nation based on the full faith and credit clause of the constitution. This unilateral decision by Massachusetts's to force homosexual marriage upon America without debate will certainly thrust this issue into the presidential race. Barack Obama has promised to repeal the federal 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and has voiced his support of the California Supreme Court's decision to legalize homosexual marriage. His opponent, John McCain while in the Senate voted for DOMA. Even though McCain has supported state constitutional amendments protecting marriage, he has opposed a federal constitutional amendment. With homosexual marriage going national, the issue can no longer be ignored. Now is the time for leadership.
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June 20, 2008
RALLY IN SUPPORT OF MARRIAGE A SUCCESS!
On Thursday, June 19, 2008, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms held a rally in support of marriage at the State Capitol in Albany. The event drew more then 400 evangelical pastors who met with several members of the legislature to urge New York's elected leaders to defend marriage as the union of one man and one woman. New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, a member of organization of The Coalition to Save Marriage in New York
presented Senator Serphin Maltese (R – Queens) and Rev. Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. (D – Bronx) with 15,575 petitions in support of traditional marriage.For more information, click here
Press release from the Coalition to Save Marriage in NY
June 2, 2008
Controversy over "comprehensive sex education"
The New York State Senate is
considering a comprehensive sex education bill called
the Healthy Teens Act (S1342
Winner/A2856 Gottfried). There is nothing healthy about this bill. Currently,
New York requires sex education and AIDS education for school age children. This
bill is being pushed by Planned Parenthood which has a history of promoting all
forms of sexual activity thus comprehensive sex education. The topic guidelines
recommended by SIECUS (the foremost national advocate for comprehensive sex
education) include masturbation, sexual intercourse, cohabitation, oral and anal
sex and homosexuality. Other forms of "sexual expression" are also included.
Perhaps the Senators should research the now infamous
Rainbow Curriculum
which was exposed in the 1990s for its extremism. A recent effort
by the Fonda-Fultonville school district
to introduce the
Planned
Parenthood sex education plan has been heavily criticized by parents due to
the age inappropriate subject matter and the effort to keep the subject matter
from parents.
For more information, please go to
www.notinourschools .
Call your State Senator toll free at 1-800-525-2846 to oppose the plan.
J
une 2, 2008Tell Governor Patterson to stop his attack on marriage!
To take action, Click here to get started!
You can also call the
Governor at
1-518-474-8390
June 3, 2008
Attorneys with
the Alliance Defense Fund filed suit Tuesday in New York state court
on behalf of lawmakers and taxpayers to halt implementation of Gov.
David Paterson’s directive ordering state agencies to recognize
same-sex “marriages” from other jurisdictions.
Read more....
Click here
to read the petition
Click here for the press release from New Yorkers for
Constitutional Freedoms
Yesterday, the California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen, certified the California Marriage Protection Act for the November 2008 ballot. Backers of the initiative obtained more then 1.1 million signatures.
May 29, 2008
Governor Patterson
Usurps legislature to force recognition of Homosexual Marriage in NY
Governor Patterson issued an executive order on May 14th directing all state agencies to review and revise their polices in order to recognize homosexual marriages performed in other jurisdictions. The Governor has based his executive order on Martinez v. Monroe County wherein the appeals court ruled that New York must recognize homosexual marriages performed in other states and countries. The case which was appealed to New York's highest court was dismissed on technical grounds and sent back to the appeals court to address the issue of damages. The Governor's executive order which is overly broad may be subject to legal challenge.
Read more.....
May 30, 2008
Senate Leader Joe Bruno says not so fast Read more...
Alliance Defense Fund to file suit to block Governor Patterson's effort to legislate homosexual marriage. Click here
from the Coalition to save marriage in NY Press release from the Alliance for MarriageMay 16, 2008
California Judges legislate new definition of marriage
Click here for the story
To see how you can defend marriage in NY, go to www.savemarriageny.org
May 30, 2008
Ten States ask California Supreme Court to delay Homosexual marriage ruling
April 7, 2008
Coalition files friend of the court brief to defend marriage in New York
The Coalition to Save Marriage in NY has filed a friend of the court brief asking the New York Court of Appeals to accept an appeal of Martinez v. Monroe County. The 4th department appeals court ruled in favor of the plaintiff who sought to have her out of state homosexual marriage recognized under New York law. This decision conflicts with two other appeals court rulings which have decided that New York state law does not recognize homosexual marriages performed outside of New York. The 4th department's decision also conflicts with the Court of Appeals 2006 decision which affirmed the New York Domestic Relations law as constitutional and rationally based in a challenge to New York's marriage laws.
Click here to read the coalition's brief.
Click here to read the brief filed by the American Center for Law and Justice.
May 6, 2008 Update: The Appeal was dismissed by Court of Appeals as the issue of damages was not resolved at the lower court level. The Coalition will renew the appeal once the lower court case is fully resolved.
April 7, 2008
The American Family Assn. of NY weekly cable TV program now airs on Long Island every THURSDAY at 8 PM on CHANNEL 20---no more on Tuesday.
March 4, 2008
More information will be posted shortly on the assault on marriage in New York state by the political leadership, the courts and special interest groups. Information will be provided as to what you can do to defend marriage.
The Minority Leader of the NYS Senate, Malcolm Smith has promised several radical agenda groups that he will legalize homosexual marriage in NYS. "At the Empire State Pride Agenda's 2007 fall dinner, Malcolm Smith, who last year became the Senate Democratic leader, pledged that if his party won a majority, marriage equality for same-sex couples, already approved by the Assembly at Spitzer's behest, would be at the top of the agenda." Gay City News February 28, 2008
January 23, 2008
Homosexual activists seek to defeat Long Island Senators
In an effort to win passage of homosexual marriage, several activists are plotting to target State Senators from Nassau and Suffolk who oppose homosexual marriage. The NCCA is working with several groups statewide to defend marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Go to the family page and www.savemarriageny.org to see what you can do to defend marriage.
to read more...November 30, 2007
National organization created to defend traditional marriage at the state level
The
National Organization of Marriage or NOM has a simple mission, defending marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The effort to legalize homosexual marriage at the state level (excluding Massachusetts as homosexual marriages performed in Massachusetts are limited to that state if they are deemed illegal in other states) is part of a national plan by homosexual extremists to force the matter of homosexual marriage before the US Supreme Court. If any state legalizes homosexual marriage, the radical activists will file a federal lawsuit in several states based on the full faith and credit clause of the US Constitution. Once these cases reach the high court, the court will be required to validate these across the country. This ruling will effectively legalize homosexual marriage throughout the United States. It is therefore imperative that any effort to legalize homosexual marriage at the state level be defeated.November 7, 2007
The House of Representatives passes bill to "protect" sexual conduct whether actual or perceived.
Today the US House voted to 235-184 to include sexual orientation in federal law banning discrimination in employment. The bill entitled, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
include the terms "actual or perceived". The proposed law has no provision to exempt commercial entities run by churches, religious groups or other faith based programs. The backers of the bill fought to include "gender identity", "gender expression" actual or perceived but removed the provision to get the votes to pass this bill. Backers of the bill claim that this is the first step to include all forms of sexual expression and conduct on the sexual continuum. The White has promised to veto the bill as it tramples religious liberty, is overly vague and gives federal recognition to legal benefits granted to homosexual couples under state law. to see the "Statement of White House Policy".July 8, 2007
Pew Research Center poll shows growing public opposition to homosexual marriage. The poll indicated that 57% of Americans now oppose homosexual marriage up from 55% and support for homosexual marriage declining from 37% to 32%
June 19, 2007
The assembly passed a bill to re-define marriage to include homosexual marriage by a vote of 85-61. The Senate has declined to consider the measure.
Click here for a press release from the coalition to save marriage in NY.The NCCA will post the names of all assembly members who voted for the bill shortly. We are committed to informing all residents of Nassau & New York State of those who voted to destroy marriage. This effort will remain ongoing.
June 12, 2007
The NYS Assembly is attempting to sneak a homosexual
marriage bill through the Assembly before the end of session (June 21st) without the public's input or knowledge. The bill would make New York the first state to pass legislation to legally recognize homosexual marriage without a directive from a court. The bill is seen as likely to pass. Click here for the NY Sun article.Call your legislator toll free at 1-800-525-2846.
Contact Assembly Leader Sheldon Silver
212-312-1420
518-455-3791
Senator Craig Johnson (7th SD, D-Port Washington) has sponsored a
companion bill in the NYS Senate. Contact Craig Johnson and tell him to withdrawn his bill to legalize homosexual marriage.Phone: 516-746-5923
Phone: 518 455-2622
Fax: 516-746-5926
For more information, go to www.savemarriageny.org
May 30, 2007
UPDATE: LAWSUIT FILED TO DEFEND MARRIAGE
From OneNewsNow.com
NY State, taxpayers collide on same-sex partner benefits
May 10, 2007
Governor Spitizer issues an executive order recognizing homosexual marriages for medical benefits
Earlier this month, Governor Spitizer issued an executive order mandating that state and municipal governments which participate in the state's medical program must recognize homosexual marriages performed in Massachusetts and outside of the United States. This executive order may affect over 800 governmental entities. The NCCA is in the process of obtaining a copy of the executive order and is currently working on this development. Based on the recent Court of Appeals ruling that upheld the Domestic Relations Law, the Governor's unilateral action is nothing more then an attempt by the executive branch to usurp the authority of the legislature and operate outside the constraints of the state constitution. More information will follow as circumstances warrant.
New Yorkers resisting governor on same-sex 'marriage'
Ten organizations in New York state have joined together to form a coalition
to protect the definition of marriage that is now on the books from an
effort by Governor Eliot Spitzer to include homosexual relationships. The
Coalition to Save Marriage in New York is worried about a bill introduced by
Spitzer two weeks ago that, according to a group spokesman, would
essentially legalize same-sex "marriage" by changing the definition of
marriage the state recognizes.
NY taxpayers appeal county executive's 'same-sex' recognition
A citizen-initiated lawsuit is relying on rulings in both the Court of
Appeals and Supreme Court of New York State as its legal justification for
an appeal of litigation against a Westchester County executive who ordered
county agencies to recognize out-of-state same-sex "marriages" for all
county purposes.
March 8, 2007
The National Cultural Values Survey
February 23, 2007
UPDATE:
On Tuesday, February 20th, Merck announced that they will cease their marketing campaign to mandate the use of Gardasil. A NYS Board of Election report filed by Assembly member Amy Paulin discloses a contribution from Merck.February 12, 2007
The State Over-reaches: An effort is underway in the NY State legislature to draft legislation mandating all school age females be vaccinated with Gardasil. This vaccination which was found to reduce the risk of cervical cancer caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) will be required for attendance. Gardasil is manufactured by Merck which began a marketing campaign in twenty states to mandate its use. As this vaccination has nothing to do with preventing the spread of communicable diseases within the school setting, the effort to require its use is an over reach by the state with the assumptive belief that government always knows best versus that of parents. Assembly member, Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) vowed to sponsor this legislation in the Assembly. Contact your legislator to ensure that any effort to promote the use of this vaccination be on a voluntary basis.
Call your legislator toll free at 1-800-525-2846.
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Government Knows Best Mandating the use of the Merck drug Gardasil |
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October 27, 2006
The Democratic National Committee has gone on record in support of Homosexual marriage and has initiated a strategy to push Homosexual marriage & block ballot initiatives that define marriage as the union of one man and one women.
Several elected officials have come out in support of homosexual marriage,
click here for more details.Vote on Federal Marriage Amendment
NYS Domestic Relations Law Upheld as Constitutional
Refining Marriage One
Step at a Time
Domestic partnership bill defeated!
Defending
marriage April 26, 2006
Defending Marriage in Nassau
Marriage is not a game
of semantics April
26, 2006
The Transatlantic Divide on Marriage:
Dutch Data and the U.S. Debate on Same-Sex Unions
Will
DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) Protect Marriage?
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