Prop 8
At the signing of the marriage act, these two gay Christian men took the next step
By Yonat Shimron — December 30, 2022
(RNS) — Rod Snyder and Alex Orton are among thousands of LGBTQ Christians fighting for the acceptance they were denied by their families, churches and schools.
Leaving Mormon church over ‘cruel’ policy on gays’ kids (COMMENTARY)
By Kate Kendell — November 10, 2015
(RNS) It is impossible for me to be a part of a religion that would attack its own members and punish them by denying their children involvement in the church.
After Prop 8, Mormons take different tack in Hawaii gay marriage fight
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — September 19, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The Mormons' involvement in the Hawaii gay marriage fight is far different in tenor and tactics than the 2008 all-out push to pass California’s Proposition 8.
Video: From DC to KC, reaction to Supreme Court gay marriage rulings
By Sally Morrow — June 27, 2013
We asked faith leaders and members: What does the Supreme Court decision today mean for you in the context of your faith?
Photo Slideshow: From DC to KC, reaction to Supreme Court gay marriage rulings
By Sally Morrow — June 26, 2013
Religion News Service documents reactions to the Supreme Court decision both in Washington, D.C. and Kansas City, Mo.
Both sides see gay marriage as ‘inevitable’
By Cathy Payne — June 7, 2013
(RNS) About 72 percent of Americans say that legal recognition of same-sex marriage is "inevitable," a new survey finds.
Gay Mormon characters step out of the shadows
By Kellie Moore — May 22, 2013
(RNS) Twenty years ago, a gay Mormon character stepped onstage for the first time in Tony Kushner's "Angels in America.'' A lot's changed since then, fueled by the church's role in Prop 8 and its efforts to build bridges to gays and lesbians.
For gay marriage supporters, a small win would still be a win
By Richard Wolf — April 3, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Even if the Supreme Court decides historic cases on gay marriage on narrow legal grounds, proponents of gay marriage say a win is still a win.
ANALYSIS: On gay marriage, Supreme Court ponders not ‘if’ but ‘how’
By Lauren Markoe — March 26, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) For supporters of gay marriage, Tuesday's arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court show just how far this debate has come: It’s no longer “if” gay marriage will be accepted and legal, but “how" and "when.”
White House takes stance against gay-marriage ban
By Richard Wolf — March 1, 2013
(WASHINGTON) The Obama administration came out forcefully Thursday against California's ban on same-sex marriage and, by extension, implicated similar bans in 37 other states.
Years of tension yield to thaw between gays, Mormons
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — January 3, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) After years of tension between Mormons and gay rights activists -- with political action and theological pronouncements on one side, protests and pain on the other -- the gulf between the two groups has begun to narrow. By Peggy Fletcher Stack.
Washington gay marriage fight has money, ‘daunting’ odds
By Jeff Mapes / The Oregonian — October 11, 2012
SEATTLE (RNS) With its relatively low churchgoing population and social libertarianism, Washington may be the state where voters are most likely to approve gay marriage next month. But opponents say the early polls are deceptive. By Jeff Mapes.
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