New Hampshire

Rally held in NH to repeal same-sex marriage, replace it with civil unions

Rally held in NH to repeal same-sex marriage, replace it with civil unions

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
CONCORD, N.H. -- New Hampshire Republican State Representative David Bates on Tuesday led a rally outside the capitol building of more than 200 people interested in repealing New Hampshire's same-sex marriage law and replace it with civil unions for any unmarried adults, including relatives.
NH lawmaker spending own money on campaign to repeal gay marriage

NH lawmaker spending own money on campaign to repeal gay marriage

Monday, February 6, 2012
CONCORD, N.H. — A New Hampshire lawmaker is waging a one-man effort to repeal the state's same-sex marriage law, and has launched a direct mail campaign to garner support of House Bill 437, which would restore "traditional marriage" between a man and a woman in the state.
Repeal of gay marriage absent from New Hampshire's House agenda

Repeal of gay marriage absent from New Hampshire's House agenda

Thursday, February 2, 2012
CONCORD, N.H. --The New Hampshire state House legislative leadership announced Thursday they will focus on the state's economic growth and education initiatives in the 2012 session, but are leaving social issues out of the agenda -- including a repeal of the state's same-sex marriage law.
NOM promises to 'reward' anti-equality legislators after accusing gay activists of buying votes

NOM promises to 'reward' anti-equality legislators after accusing gay activists of buying votes

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is doing exactly what it accused gay activists of doing: buying votes. In New Hampshire, the organization has pledged $250,000 to “reward” politicians who “stand up for restoring traditional marriage."
New Hampshire legislature considers 'License to Discriminate' bill

New Hampshire legislature considers 'License to Discriminate' bill

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday held a hearing on HB 1264 -- essentially a “License To Discriminate” bill -- that would allow businesses that oppose marriage equality to deny services to same-sex couples based on their “conscience” or religious beliefs.
Planned vote to repeal same-sex marriage in New Hampshire delayed

Planned vote to repeal same-sex marriage in New Hampshire delayed

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
CONCORD, N.H. -- Republican House leaders have delayed the vote on the repeal of New Hampshire's same-sex marriage law, said House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt, (R-Salem), in an e-mail to the media Tuesday afternoon.
Two major benchmarks in LGBT history will change the playing field forever

Two major benchmarks in LGBT history will change the playing field forever

Saturday, January 14, 2012
If you sneezed last week, you might have missed them. Two major changes in the fight for LGBT equality took place — and they literally will change the playing field forever.
Obama opposes laws 'designed to take rights away'

Obama opposes laws 'designed to take rights away'

Friday, January 13, 2012
The White House, in response to a Washington Blade inquiry about the possible vote to repeal same-sex marriage rights in New Hampshire, said Thursday night that President Obama “believes strongly in stopping laws designed to take rights away.”
New Hampshire legislature expected to vote on repealing gay marriage law

New Hampshire legislature expected to vote on repealing gay marriage law

Thursday, January 12, 2012
CONCORD, N.H. -- New Hampshire's lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill to repeal the state’s marriage equality law as early as next week. A senior legislative assistant, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated that a vote on the measure has tentatively been scheduled for next Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Santorum taken down as Romney wins New Hampshire primary

Santorum taken down as Romney wins New Hampshire primary

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The New Hampshire primary results took anti-gay Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum down several notches Tuesday night and boosted the more progressive Jon Huntsman up a few. Many pundits are now all but assuming Mitt Romney -- who came out on top in Iowa and New Hampshire -- will be the Republican nominee to challenge President Obama in the general election.
NH GOP debate: Gingrich says media has anti-Christian bias on marriage

NH GOP debate: Gingrich says media has anti-Christian bias on marriage

Sunday, January 8, 2012
Republican presidential candidates stood firm in their opposition to same-sex marriage during a debate Saturday night as Newt Gingrich rebuked the media for what he said was asking the wrong [...]
Santorum suggests a dad in prison is better than a gay dad; faces more NH hecklers

Santorum suggests a dad in prison is better than a gay dad; faces more NH hecklers

Saturday, January 7, 2012
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum again waded into the same-sex marriage controversy on the campaign trail in New Hampshire, suggesting to students at a private school that [...]
'Fred Who?' Openly gay Karger ready for New Hampshire primary

'Fred Who?' Openly gay Karger ready for New Hampshire primary

Saturday, January 7, 2012
The Republican presidential candidate has been on the ground in the Granite State for more than a year, targeting the "protest vote." "Fed up with the Republican party?" Fred Karger [...]
Santorum compares gay marriage to polygamy, angers New Hampshire collegiates

Santorum compares gay marriage to polygamy, angers New Hampshire collegiates

Thursday, January 5, 2012
CONCORD, N.H. -- GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum was met with boos by a group of college students at campaign appearance Thursday when he compared same-sex marriage to polygamy.
Repeal of gay marriage a top issue for New Hampshire GOP lawmakers

Repeal of gay marriage a top issue for New Hampshire GOP lawmakers

Monday, December 26, 2011
CONCORD, N.H. -- As the 2012 session of the New Hampshire legislature looms, most political observers agree that the top issue for at least GOP lawmakers is repealing the state's same-sex marriage law.
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