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Apathetic Christians Partly to Blame, Says Conservative Radio Host [Los Angeles radio talk-show host Paul McGuire] (AgapePress) - California State Assemblyman Mark Leno, a Democrat from San Francisco, has put together a coalition of 20 State Assembly members to challenge the present wording of California law that defines traditional marriage. His proposal would eliminate the words "a man and a woman" from the law and replace it with "persons" in the state charter defining marriage. If passed, Assembly Bill 1976 -- co-authored by Leno -- will effectively overturn Proposition 22, a measure that was approved by 4.6 million voters (61%...

"... same-sex marriage has advanced so far as an issue that even Republicans like Knight, a senator from Palmdale, seem to be changing their minds. In 2000, California voters overwhelmingly approved Knight’s Proposition 22, which said the state would recognize only marriages between a man and a woman. Knight once wouldn’t even consider civil unions and expanded rights for domestic partners, but now he’s willing to compromise--under certain conditions. Since Proposition 22 passed in 2000, he's seen its power erode--most notably when his gay son recently got married in San Francisco. Today, Knight says he might be willing to accept...

http://www.savecalifornia.net/index.php?id=gaymarriage Email the State Legislators and the Governor Oppose Mark Leno's "homosexual marriage" bill For more information: Feb. 4 CCF news release Jan. 29 CCF news release Jan. 20 Sacramento Bee story Jan. 14 CCF news release CCF's easy-to-use system allows you to send a custom email to influence all the members of the California State Legislature. Your email will be sent individually to each legislator without having the complicated look of a "group send." The Governor will also receive a copy of your email. Please provide your name and email address and send your message! You may send the...

<p>Assemblywoman Sally Lieber, D-San Jose, on Thursday introduced a resolution urging Congress and the president to adopt a federal bill that would allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their same-sex partners for immigration.</p> <p>The Permanent Partners Immigration Act (PPIA), making its way through Congress, seeks to add the phrase ``or permanent partner'' to sections of immigration law that provide immigration rights to legally married couples.</p>

(Sacramento, California) California Republicans and conservative action groups say they are prepared for "the battle of the century" to block legislation that would allow same-sex couples to marry. As reported first by 365Gay.com at 5:03 pm PT Monday, Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) is preparing to introduce a bill to allow gay couples in the state to obtain marriage licenses. "The time has come for California to honor its commitment to equality for all Californians," Leno said in a statement. Two groups already in court trying to overturn California's Partner Rights & Responsibilities Act said Tuesday they will fight any...