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FRIENDS, PLEASE SEND IN A REBUTTAL EDITORIAL TO THE BOSTON GLOBE (boston.com)
This letter was published with data collected on the supremacy group "Focus On The Family"

(Boston, Editorial) Adoption data - February 24, 2006
Drs. Robert Lerner and Althea Nagai, professionals in the field of quantitative analysis, examined 49 empirical studies on same-sex parenting. Some of the major problems they uncovered include unclear hypotheses and research designs, samples too small to yield meaningful results, and nonrandom samples, including participants who recruited other participants. 
 
Sociologist David Popenoe of Rutgers University has done extensive research on the different functions of mothers and fathers. His studies show that while fathers tend to stress competition, challenge, initiative, and risk-taking, mothers stress emotional security and personal safety. When disciplining, mothers provide flexibility and sympathy, while fathers provide predictability and consistency. By nature, same-sex couples are unable to provide half of this equation.
 
The Globe may be free to support gay adoptions, but there is no reliable evidence that mainstreaming gay adoption won't put children at risk.

KRIS MINEAU, Newton Upper Falls 
The writer is president of the Massachusetts Family Institute.

PLEASE RESPOND THE THE ABOVE OPINION

  

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Quincy church wants to unfurl huge pro-gay marriage banner
(Quincy, MA) SThe city’s defining historic landmark is about to be thrust into one of the most divisive modern political debates by means of a huge banner proclaiming support for same-sex marriage.

The United First Parish Church - widely known as The Church of the Presidents - has petitioned city officials for permission to hang a 34-foot-by-4-foot banner reading ‘‘People of Faith for Marriage Equality’’ above its main entrance on Hancock Street in the heart of downtown Quincy.
FULL STORY
 

Massachusetts' RCFM to gather pro-marriage testimonies
(Boston, Massachusetts) In the run-up to the expected vote in the State House on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage this May, the Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry (RCFM) is calling on clergy and people of faith who support same-sex marriage to write testimonies on the impact that same-sex marriage has had on their lives. RCFM will collect these testimonies into a book that they will present to each lawmaker prior to the expected May 10 constitutional convention (ConCon).

The deadline for submissions is April 17, and they can be sent to RCFM either via e-mail to info@rcfm.org or by mail to RCFM, 11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125, Boston, MA 02108..
 
FULL STORY   --   SUBMIT A TESTIMONY
  

New Research Furthers Debate on Gay Genetics
(Washington D.C.) – New research reported in Forbes magazine has added a twist to the debate on the origins of sexual orientation, suggesting that the genetics of mothers with multiple gay sons act differently than those of other women. Scientists have reported that in nearly one-fourth of mothers with more than one gay son, X chromosomes were processed in their bodies in the same way. Normally, women randomly process the chromosomes in one of two ways -- half go one way, half go the other.
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Bill Would Block Republicans From Adopting Children 
(Akron, Ohio) An Ohio Democrat is proposing legislation that would prevent Republicans from adopting children, a move aimed at embarrassing the GOP over moves to block gay adoptions.
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Gay Rights Leader Calls For Halt To LGBT Support For Hillary Clinton  
(New York City) The head of New York State's largest LGBT civil rights organization is calling for an end to financial support by gays of Hillary Rodham Clinton's re-election campaign because of her refusal to support same-sex marriage.
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Agonizing Wait For Washington Gay Marriage Decision 
(Olympia, Washington) Each Thursday hundreds of same-sex couples in Washington state get up, log onto their computers and check the website of the state Supreme Court, anxiously looking for a ruling that could allow them to marry.
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Judge Upholds Process In Anti-Gay Ballot Measure
(Nashville, Tennessee) A judge on Thursday upheld the way lawmakers took up a resolution banning gay marriage in Tennessee, rebutting plaintiffs’ claims that the Legislature did not follow the rules in preparing the amendment.
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Utah Moves To Ban Health Benefits For Gay Couples
(Salt Lake City, Utah) Cities, counties and other entities using tax dollars to pay for employee health care benefits could not offer benefits to anyone other than traditionally defined dependents under a bill that passed the Utah House on Wednesday.
FULL STORY
 

Gay Club Ban Approved By Utah Senate 
(Salt Lake City, Utah) After an emotionally charged debate, a bill that could ban gay-straight alliances in Utah schools has passed the Utah Senate.
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Battle Lines Drawn In Bitter Minnesota Dispute Over Gay Marriage
(Willmar, Minnesota) Not many Saturday-afternoon church gatherings in small Minnesota cities draw political heavyweights like the state speaker of the House, a congressman running for U.S. Senate and even a video message from the governor.
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2/16/2006: New nationwide amendment to US Constitution introduced

2/9/2006: President Bush Grants Millions Of US Tax Dollars To Anti-Gay, Religious Initiatives 

2/2/2006: Heroic, Coretta Scott King dies 

1/27/2006: MassEquality uncovers over 2000 cases of petition fraud 
(including the names a a prominent civil rights lawyer and local NBC Sportscaster)

1/20/2006: 2006 Election Preview: New England focuses on gay marriage.

1/12/2006: MA Marriage Opponents Propose Limited Partner Benefits In Order To Strengthen Marriage Ban.

1/5/2006: GLAD Files Suit Asserting MA Anti-Marriage Ballot Question Is Unconstitutional.

12/29/2005: Bitter Battle Predicted Overt Mass. Anti-Gay Amendment.

12/22/2005: HELP IDENTIFY FAUDULENT SIGNATURES.

12/15/2005: ROLLBACK OF MARRIAGE RIGHTS IS NOW POSSIBLE IN MA.

12/1/2005: South Africa Legalizes Gay Marriage & Canada's Government Toppled.

11/17/2005: As Our biggest MA Democrat Opponent Steps Down, The Republican Party Steps Up Attack...

11/10/2005: Mixed Elections Results are encouraging

11/3/2005: Mass. Moves To Halt Fraud In Anti-Gay Measure!

10/19/2005: Supporters, foes of gay marriage in MA trade dirty tricks charges!

10/14/2005: Petition gatherers & clergy gather 25,000 signatures in just one weekend!!

10/7/2005: Petition gatherers & clergy gather 25,000 signatures in just one weekend!!

9/29/2005: Bishops of MA push their congregations to sign the Citizen's Petition to roll-back civil rights!

9/23/2005: MA BIGOTED PETITION BEGINS!

9/15/2005: WE WON!  MA Marriage Amendment DEFEATED!

9/8/2005: A Week of hope then DEVASTATION

9/1/2005: Mass GOP Gov. Romney Pressures Dem. AG To Certify Anti-Gay Petition Driven

8/25/2005: JERRY'S 1st YEAR ANNIVERSARY & MA plans second vote on marriage ban

8/19/2005: MA State Rep Changes vote on Marriage Amendment to "NO"

8/11/2005: U.S. poll: 
Support grows for gay marriage

8/4/2005: HELP! Equality Is Under Major Attack!

7/28/2005: TIME TO START GETTING ACTIVE AGAIN!

7/21/2005: CANADA MAKES IT OFFICIAL!

7/14/2005: CA STATE SENATE REVIVES MARRIAGE BILL!

7/7/2005: Oregon Senate Passes Civil Union Bill!

6/30/2005: Spain and Canada both Legalize same-sex marriage!

6/23/2005: California gay marriage bill may return soon

6/16/2005: Romney to Back a New More Extreme Plan to Ban Gay Marriage

6/9/2005: Civil Unions Bill Heads to Senate

6/2/2005: California Bill to Legalize Gay Marriage Dies

5/26/2005: SJC Justice Marshal defends courts

5/19/2005: 1 FULL YEAR OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE & NO APOCALYPSE!

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