EMERGENCY IOWA ACTION ALERT!!! (April 4, 2009)
We have just three weeks in which to bring HJR 6 to the floor for a vote in the Iowa House. If we can get it to the floor, I am confident it will pass.
Unfortunately, the measure is being blocked by the House leadership, and will require a 2/3 majority to even bring it to the floor. Already, Iowa legislators are hearing from their constituents, and some are even canceling town hall meetings and other public events simply because they don't want to face voters angry about their unwillingness to stand for marriage.

Let's keep the pressure on!

We have identified a list of 33 Iowa House members whose support will be critical to our efforts to bring HJR 6 -- the Iowa Marriage Amendment -- to vote by the full House during the last two weeks of this year's legislative session.

These 33 legislators need to know how critical this issue is, not only to their own constituents, but also to the entire nation, as the Iowa decision will embolden and energize gay marriage activists all across the nation. The Court had it wrong -- "The traditional notion that children need a mother and a father" isn't "based more on stereotype than anything else." It's based in common sense, natural law, and the very essence of the way God designed the family structure. Marriage is about moms and dads -- raising their baby together.

But gay marriage activists are targeting these legislators, too. We have a short window of time to act before this year's session ends and need your help today.

1. Send an email to the 33 Iowa House members whose support is critical to the passage of HJR 6 this year. Time is short. Do it right now. Click here to send your message.

2. Forward this message to all of your friends and family, especially those who live in Iowa. If enough voters speak up, even the most stubborn politician will eventually pay attention. Let's make sure all our politicians get the message loud and clear -- spread the word today! Click here to forward this message to five friends.

Together we can send a message to the Iowa House of Representatives: Vote YES on HJR 6, and let the people vote to protect marriage!

God bless,

Brian S. Brown
Executive Director
National Organization for Marriage
20 Nassau Street, Suite 242
Princeton, NJ 08542
bbrown@nationformarriage.org

Abortion Conscience Clause: Under Attack (March 19, 2009)
From Keyser's Causes:
As of March 9th, President Obama has indicated his intent to repeal the conscience clause. This clause was put in place by former President Bush to protect health providers from having to act against their moral conscience in areas such as abortion. This repeal would have a direct impact on Catholic hospitals, doctors and nurses. It would make it illegal for hospitals and physicians to refuse to perform abortions. The public has 30 days to respond to the proposal. Please help me get the word out to all who are concerned.

Read Beetle's write up here
Sign Petition here

Voice of the Nation Debut (March 17, 2009)
Some exciting news! UFI Media Director, Drew Conrad, and DNA Director, Angela Rockwood (AKA Beetle Babee) are starting an on-line talk radio show that will highlight current Family Values news and discusses the logic behind the Pro-Family Movement. The show will have it's debut this Thursday 2:00-2:30pm
Go here to listen:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/MarriageandFamily

Go here for the homepage:
http://blogtalkfamilyvalues.wordpress.com/

The inaugural show will discuss same-sex marriage initiatives from across the country, as well as summarize the recent happenings regarding theassault on the family at the UN. UFI International Policy Director, Laura Knaperek, who was one of several UFI representatives at the UN during CSW, will be a guest on the show. (Prior to joining UFI, Mrs. Knaperek served in the Arizona State Legislature for ten years. During her tenure as a State Representative, she established herself as an advocate for children, families and the disabled.)

What you can do:
1. Listen to the show live (or later by recorded podcast).
2. Be a fan on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=57715954562#/pages/Voice-of-the-Nation/57715954562
3. Let people know about the event by forwarding this, or posting about it, or inviting friends on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=57715954562#/event.php?eid=76319220785

Vermont Begins Hearings for Neutered Marriage Bill S. 115 (March 16, 2009)
All this week, Vermont is considering a bill (S. 115: An Act Relating to Civil Marriage) which would legalize the neutering of marriage. Vermont was the first state to recognize civil unions, but Rep. Tom Little says that same-sex marriage legislation is "a better course" for Vermont because the terminology (civil union v. marriage) is unfair. The situation is a prime example of how civil unions are a stepping stone two weakening marriage. As a society we must discuss how and why we grant privileges and benefits to different kinds of relationships.

See Opine-Editorials: http://opine-editorials.blogspot.com/2009/03/false-compromise.html

See also:
Burlington, VT: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20090316/NEWS03/90316023/1009/NEWS01
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69014887648

If you live in Vermont:

1. Call, e-mail, or write the legislators at the Vermont State House and tell them "No" to gay marriage. And contact Governor Jim Douglas and encourage him to not sign a gay marriage bill if it passes and comes to his desk.

The State of Vermont Legislature: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/
Gov. Jim Douglas (R-VT): http://governor.vermont.gov/
Judiciary Schedule: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/schedule/frame.cfm?CommitteeMeetingID=907

2. Support pro-family organizations such as Vermont Renewal/Vermont Marriage Advisory Council and Take It to the People in their efforts to stop this legislation.

Vermont Renewal/The Vermont Marriage Advisory Council: http://www.vtmarriage.org/
Take It to the People: http://www.takeittothepeople.com/
Let Vermont Vote:http://www.letvermontvote.org/

If you don't live in Vermont:
1. Forward this information to your friends who do live in the state.
2. Post story on blogs, twitter, etc.