https://politicalresearch.org/ The latest research related to proposition 8 en https://religiondispatches.org/2017/03/10/he-got-away-it-conversion-therapy-survivor-dr-joseph-nicolosis-legacy As news spread about the death of “ex-gay therapy” pioneer Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, one of Nicolosi’s victims argued that it’s time to uncover the harrowing details of the debunked “sexual orientation change efforts” that Nicolosi championed. Ryan Kendall, a 33-year-old… Fri, 10 Mar 2017 02:26:00 EST Sunnivie Brydum e98b63f9-6a53-42f3-92fb-a248f59ef3ee https://religiondispatches.org/2013/12/12/hardwired-hetero-marriage-lds-tension-mounts-over-lgbt-rights Pro-ENDA but anti-equality; turns out Mormons are subject to the same kinds of growth and conflict as people of other faiths. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 02:28:05 EST Joanna Brooks 144363e5-90c3-45a1-93b9-a41d69659e51 https://religiondispatches.org/2013/06/26/mormons-absorb-scotus-prop-8-ruling Progressives celebrate, conservatives stake out the “religious freedom” defense, but the true lessons of Prop 8 for Mormons have yet to be absorbed. Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:09:09 EDT Joanna Brooks 6d6c7e63-dd9c-4f45-b171-1e5029fb73ae https://religiondispatches.org/2013/06/26/doma-defeat-represents-persecution-some-say Right-wing twittersphere is aflutter with talk of “polygamy,” “pedophilia,” etc. Wed, 26 Jun 2013 01:06:05 EDT Anthea Butler 460adc69-2c2f-4231-9381-58b73a4ad322 https://religiondispatches.org/2013/05/02/hater-pastor-loses-his-wife-42-years-uses-occasion-trash-gays Wait. Using your wife’s death to score cheap political points against a group of people you hate isn’t “morally wrong”? Thu, 02 May 2013 05:41:55 EDT Candace Chellew-Hodge 4c328082-6c84-4949-b31a-5046f9c0a525 https://religiondispatches.org/2013/03/27/curious-case-mormons-and-lgbt-rights Mormons seem unable to make up their minds about LGBT rights, torn between knowing discrimination exists and reluctance to endorse same-sex intimacy—much less same-sex marriage, which the Church considers a sin. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:19:52 EDT Alan Michael Williams 4f4b2aa6-cde9-4495-8158-73befa458b2e https://religiondispatches.org/2013/03/04/amicus-brief-support-gay-marriage-utah Basic “spiritual principles” of “liberty,” “dignity” at stake, says Mormon lawyer. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:18:21 EST Joanna Brooks b333d3a1-6488-4430-99a2-4d1072144849 https://religiondispatches.org/2013/01/30/former-opponent-invites-gays-wedding-party A realist’s strategy? Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:42:22 EST Candace Chellew-Hodge f3803736-3a9f-4580-8ca6-4ac5900a9633 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/12/10/supreme-court-will-hear-challenges-anti-equality-laws And whether health care, pensions, etc. can be denied. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:49:50 EST Elizabeth Drescher fa19014a-d348-410e-8716-dcdd9baf9494 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/10/22/most-us-catholics-back-marriage-equality-knights-columbus-pour-millions-opposition Quick, what organization was founded to support justice for immigrants, boasts nearly two million (all-male) members, and loves a good parade? The Knights of Columbus still support immigrants’ rights, but those sober-faced men marching down Main Street in full parade regalia are also part of an organization that was the single largest donor in support of California’s Proposition 8. As it turns out, this venerable fraternal order has taken up the anti-equality baton in a big way since then. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:26:17 EDT Peter Montgomery 4f71e912-c889-4b49-a7cd-307be036cbba https://religiondispatches.org/2012/08/07/gay-marriage-supporters-rally-people-faith-washingtons-november-vote Can religious activists influence religious voters? Tue, 07 Aug 2012 05:20:49 EDT Nicole Neroulias 9852e1e1-0816-4f5f-bee4-2c9d5c9d2e34 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/06/21/mormons-prepare-march-seven-lgbt-parades-weekend Marking the fourth anniversary of Mormon-supported Proposition 8 by celebrating subtle, significant changes. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:18:11 EDT Joanna Brooks b7d53c2f-12b7-4c04-bd27-51ae0871ca3e https://religiondispatches.org/2012/05/21/mormons-prepare-wa-marriage-equality-fight A conversation with founding members of Mormons for Marriage Equality. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:01:42 EDT Joanna Brooks e12954b6-bc78-4efe-b096-681fe6c946e1 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/03/27/fed-court-rules-prop-8-unconstitutional “Prop 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California…” Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:33:47 EDT Peter Montgomery bca4c4b1-f8f3-41e2-9115-24f0f16f7e51 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/02/08/lds-church-response-prop-8-begs-question-polygamy Meanwhile, progressive Mormons welcome court ruling. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:01:20 EST Joanna Brooks 11403958-5a82-4103-9b60-344949d68066 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/01/18/lds-church-calls-members-back-minnesota-anti-equality-initiative LGBT and ally Mormons respond. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:35:39 EST Joanna Brooks dc794381-48ce-4b47-91d5-a907e11189bd https://religiondispatches.org/2011/11/21/prop-8-ruling-true-test-liberty-religious-or-otherwise Opponents of marriage equality may be celebrating too soon. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:07:20 EST Candace Chellew-Hodge 4193d900-4cc1-498d-9a17-b8c08498817e https://religiondispatches.org/2011/08/29/even-tougher-questions-ask-mormon-presidential-candidates The Times’ Bill Keller was right, but too soft. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:33:46 EDT Joanna Brooks b3182ac3-4da3-4fdd-b0e2-f40ce1e7f284 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/06/29/jon-huntsman-jrs-sex-pistols-phase-explained Daddy Huntsman profiled. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:47:06 EDT Joanna Brooks 14777b52-1a07-46d6-a159-a4c6442cfae8 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/06/15/gay-judges-prop-8-decision-holds A US District Court judge has denied a motion by Proposition 8 supporters in California to vacate the ruling against the ballot measure because the judge in the case is gay. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:42:04 EDT Candace Chellew-Hodge 20962b4a-c91b-4269-ab92-f5dc849c32b4 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/05/31/mormons-romney-presidency-dangerous-according-evangelical-author An interview with the evangelical author who made waves with a candid and forthright exposition of evangelical objections to the presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman. Tue, 31 May 2011 12:45:40 EDT Joanna Brooks 2919b615-d4be-4e99-a76a-f42791fac265 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/04/13/karger-says-hes-anti-homophobia-not-anti-mormon First openly gay GOP presidential candidate says he’s not singling out Romney. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:52:26 EDT Joanna Brooks 51932c86-b8ee-4b9d-8188-808aa227627b https://religiondispatches.org/2011/04/11/man-behind-willie-horton-ad-out-save-america-mormons Fred Karger’s run for president. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:44:10 EDT Joanna Brooks 1d60d044-1e86-4927-9ebb-d12e87269f61 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/03/23/marriage-remains-hold-california-gays Almost a year to wait until the matter is taken up again by state courts. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:22:09 EDT Candace Chellew-Hodge a5d56587-0da2-4aa2-b4df-a7bab8783f0b https://religiondispatches.org/2011/02/18/pro-gay-marriage-mormon-keeps-faith-despite-church-pressure The story of Melanie S. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:34:54 EST Joanna Brooks e7b6fa33-16a0-4969-aec5-f50198164c89