2 of 7 Opponents of gay marriage ponder strategy as issue reaches supreme court
John G. Kallam Jr. is one of six county magistrates in North Carolina to step down rather than condone same sex marriage. Like three quarters of Rockingham County, NC voters, he voted yes when adopting a constitutional ban on same sex marriage. He was shocked however when a federal judge overturned the ban. He was then obliged to perform civil marriages, but he decided to step down instead of going against his faith. As Supreme Court gets ready to hear arguments on same sex marriage, America seems more ready for it than even just a year ago. While about 1/2 of Americans now condone the idea of gay marriages.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
1 of 7 At New York reception, Ted Cruz is said to strike different tone towards gays
Senator and Republican presidential candidate, Ted Cruz, has positioned himself against same sex marriages. He urged pastors nationwide to preach in support of marriage between man and woman which he said was "ordained by God." However at a reception held for him at the apartment at two gays he struck a different tone about the matter. He even said he wouldn't mind if one of his daughters was gay. He did not however mention his opposition to same-sex marriage, only saying that marriage is an issue that should be left to the states.
Senator and Republican presidential candidate, Ted Cruz, has positioned himself against same sex marriages. He urged pastors nationwide to preach in support of marriage between man and woman which he said was "ordained by God." However at a reception held for him at the apartment at two gays he struck a different tone about the matter. He even said he wouldn't mind if one of his daughters was gay. He did not however mention his opposition to same-sex marriage, only saying that marriage is an issue that should be left to the states.
Monday, April 13, 2015
5 of 6 Obama won't endorse Hilary Clinton just yet
Obama praised former Secretary of State but stopped short of offering his endorsement to former opponent. Saying it was a little too early for an endorsement since she just announced running, but he did say that she was talented, tenacious, is a great friend, and thought she would make a great president.
Obama praised former Secretary of State but stopped short of offering his endorsement to former opponent. Saying it was a little too early for an endorsement since she just announced running, but he did say that she was talented, tenacious, is a great friend, and thought she would make a great president.
4 of 6 Marco Rubio announces he's running for president in 2016
First speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, then U.S. Senator in 2010, Rubio is now running for president. In his announcement he states that "our identity as an exceptional nation is at stake, and I can make a difference as president."
First speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, then U.S. Senator in 2010, Rubio is now running for president. In his announcement he states that "our identity as an exceptional nation is at stake, and I can make a difference as president."
3 of 6 New drilling rule planned, 5 years after BP oil spill
Obama administration plans to impose new regulations for offshore oil drilling. New rules can be put in place to help prevent catastrophes like explosions and oil spills. As the plan to open up new waters to drilling, they put in place the third and biggest new drilling regulation.
Obama administration plans to impose new regulations for offshore oil drilling. New rules can be put in place to help prevent catastrophes like explosions and oil spills. As the plan to open up new waters to drilling, they put in place the third and biggest new drilling regulation.
2 of 6 president Obama meets Raul Castro, making history
This meeting was the first face to face discussion between the leaders of the U.S. and Cuba in half a century. It was called a historic meeting. Obama said efforts would continue tore establish diplomatic relations of the countries and to reopen embassies in Havana and Washington. Obama also said that while the countries will continue to have differences, they can also continue to work on common ground and interests.
This meeting was the first face to face discussion between the leaders of the U.S. and Cuba in half a century. It was called a historic meeting. Obama said efforts would continue tore establish diplomatic relations of the countries and to reopen embassies in Havana and Washington. Obama also said that while the countries will continue to have differences, they can also continue to work on common ground and interests.
1 of 6 Hilary Clinton starts to detail rationale for run as campaign begins
This is Hilary's second attempt to run for president. If successful she would be the first female nominee from either party, with a good chance of becoming the first female elected president. In her announcement of running for office she stated that she wanted to fight for American families, allowing them to get ahead and stay ahead.
This is Hilary's second attempt to run for president. If successful she would be the first female nominee from either party, with a good chance of becoming the first female elected president. In her announcement of running for office she stated that she wanted to fight for American families, allowing them to get ahead and stay ahead.
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