News Stories Archives - 1996

February

Church Tries to Modify California Marriage Law
Bill Would Deny Equal Marriage Rights to Non-California Citizens.


March

Affirmation Places Ad in S.L. Papers
Affirmation's first ad directed to the general public can be viewed here.

Church Issues Secret Directive
California church leaders issue secret directive telling members to lobby legislators on church's behalf, in possible violation of law. They extend no apologies for their actions. Affirmation reveals directive to the press.

Speech By Apostle's Grandson
Before the Utah State Coalition for Human Rights, given on the steps of the Utah State Capitol


April

Blaming the Victim: Hushing Mormon Sexual Abuse


May

Prophet Visits Hawaii to Encourage Anti-Gay Attack

Mormon Leaders Subvert Democratic Process in Hawai'i
Secret Measures Undertaken to Gut H.B. 2524 HD.1


August

Same-Sex Dynamics among Nineteenth-Century Americans: A Mormon Example .
This exciting new book by former BYU historian D. Michael Quinn is now available.

Number of Website Visitors on the Increase

Affirmation Accepts MasterCard and VISA


October

Their Tithing Dollars at Work
A look at Mormon influence in America's gay political scene--a History of Hypocrisy (Parts I & II)


December

Mormons Welcome Hawaii Court Decision
Press release sent to national newspapers

Letter to the Editor
Gay Mormons Applaud Hawaii Same-Sex Marriage Decision





















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