Same-Sex Marriage

Kay Hagan Announces Support For Gay Marriage

Laura Candler — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:25:38 +0000

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) announced Wednesday morning on facebook that she supports gay marriage. The announcement comes on the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court hears the opening arguments for the Defense Of Marriage Act.

“I have a great deal of respect for varying opinions on the issue,” she says. “After much thought and prayer, I have come to my own personal conclusion that we shouldn’t tell people who they can love or who they can marry.”

Same-Sex Couples Attempt Marriage, Despite NC's Ban

Will Michaels — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:15:00 +0000

Two same-sex couples are submitting applications for marriage licenses today, knowing they will be turned down. The couples are heading to courthouses in Wilson and Winston-Salem as part of a movement called "We Do" from the group Campaign for Southern Equality. The organization hosted a similar event last week in Asheville as a protest of North Carolina's constitutional ban of gay marriage. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara is the group's executive director and an openly gay minister in the United Church of Christ.

The New Old Organizers

Frank Stasio and Susan Davis — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:04:00 +0000

North Carolina voters recently approved an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman. The amendment outlaws same sex marriage and threatens the recognition of civil unions and domestic partnerships.

Amendment Banning Same-Sex Marriage Passes

Jessica Jones — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000

North Carolina is now the thirty-first state to add an amendment banning same-sex marriage to its constitution.

Jessica Jones: Backers of North Carolina's amendment to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions celebrated last night at the North Raleigh Hilton. Kim Creech made a seven-layer white wedding cake that she helped distribute to other supporters.

Kim Creech: was praying that it would happen. And I was glad that it wasn't any more drawn out than it was.

The Amendment Passes: One Family Reacts

Dave DeWitt — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

The amendment to ban gay marriage and civil union is now part of the North Carolina constitution. Voters passed the amendment by 20 percentage points. It was a decisive victory for those who believe marriage should legally be between only one man and one woman. The Amendment’s direct legal effects are unknown, but could be wide-ranging and take years to realize. But its impact on same-sex families in the state will be more direct and immediate. Dave DeWitt spent the evening with such a family and has their story.

Differing Views Of Amendment In Hickory Church

John Biewen — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:40:00 +0000

North Carolina voters will decide on Tuesday whether to join thirty other states that have amended their constitutions to ban same-sex marriage. North Carolina law already defines marriage as between a man and a woman; the amendment would enshrine heterosexual marriage in the constitution, and ban civil unions. Those for and against the measure have focused their efforts on mobilizing people of faith. Reporter John Biewen followed the debate over gay marriage in an African American church in Hickory.

Many Business Leaders Oppose Amendment

Isaac-Davy Aronson — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:10:00 +0000

The debate over a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions includes its potential economic impact.

Amendment's Impact On Hospital Visits, Medical Decisions Debated

Isaac-Davy Aronson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:35:00 +0000

With the May 8th vote less than two weeks away, the battle over a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions is heating up. For our series examining the arguments over the amendment, Isaac-Davy Aronson looks at one of the claims made by its opponents.

Diverse Views On Amendment From Faith Leaders

Isaac-Davy Aronson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:10:00 +0000

A proposed amendment to the state constitution banning gay marriage and civil unions has divided religious communities. For our series examining the arguments over the amendment, Isaac-Davy Aronson spoke to two North Carolina faith leaders.

Isaac-Davy Aronson: Michael Curry is the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. He opposes the amendment.

Michael Curry: This is coming out of my faith, as a Christian, as an Episcopal bishop, as an African American man, you don't do harm to people.

NC’s Amendment Decision

Frank Stasio and Meghan Modafferi — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:10:00 +0000

North Carolina voters have been asked to decide on a constitutional amendment to provide that marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union recognized in the state. There's a lot of information and debate surrounding the ballot question and the implications of the amendment are fraught, but polls suggest many North Carolinians don't really know what it is or what it would do.