January 7, 2004
Vol.2, Issue 1

*Coalition for Marriage Formed to Advocate "One Man One Woman Marriage"
*Michigan Family Forum Sponsors Legislative Issues Luncheon
*Michigan Family Forum - In the News
*Start Off the New Year Right - Protect Your Family Online

January 15, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 2

*Public Act 192 Faces Legal Challenge
*President Announces $1.5 Billion for Healthy Marriages
*People's Override Campaign Launched
*House Committee Set to Hold Hearings on Broadcast Indecency
*Call to Action
*Study Faults End-of-Life Care in Nursing Homes

January 22, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 3

*Marriage Amendment Resolution Introduced
*President Highlights Marriage and Teen Abstinence in State of the Union Address
*Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
*Michigan Senate Passes Abortion Waiver Bill
*Michigan Congressman Proposes Legislation Toughening Fines for Obscenity Violators
*Covenant Marriage Sunday - February 15, 2004

January 29, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 4

*New Poll Shows Parents Want Their Children to Learn Abstinence First
*Governor's State of the State Focuses on Jobs and Economic Issues
*Michigan Congressman Introduces "Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act"
*President Announces Prison Re-entry Initiative
*Michigan Family Forum Sponsors Legislative Issues Luncheon

February 5, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 5

*Massachusetts Court Says "No" to Civil Unions and "Yes" to Gay Marriage
*President's Healthy Marriage Initiative Needs Your Support
*People's Override Off to a Stunning Start
*CBS Pushes Decency Limits During Superbowl Broadcast
*Abstinence Bills Introduced
*Set Your Software to Receive Forum Online

February 12, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 6

*Bi-Partisan Marriage Initiative Introduced
*Massachusetts Legislature Debates Marriage
*Governor Vetoes Parental Consent Legislation
*Congress Holds Hearings on Media Decency Standards
*Legislature Passes Resolutions in Support of President Bush's Healthy Marriage Initiative

February 19, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 7

*Bi-Partisan Coalition Supports Bush's Marriage Plan
*Marriage Vote Delayed in Massachusetts
*Call to Action - Abstinence Efforts Need Your Support
*People's Override Petitions Deluge Right to Life Headquarters
*Student Statesmanship Institute - Summer Program

February 26, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 8

*Marriage Debate Continues
*Parental Consent Bill Override Falls Short in Michigan House
*Senate Education Committee Holds Hearing on Abstinence Legislation
*Teen Pregnancy and Abortion Continues to Decline
*"Young People" Account for Half of All New STD Cases
*"Spam" Protection Bill Introduced in Michigan Senate

March 4, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 9

*Michigan Family Forum Announces New "Citizen Action Center"
*Michigan Marriage Amendment Vote Set for Next Week
*Federal Marriage Amendment Update
*Michigan Family Forum Responds to Criticism of P.A. 192
*Sex Education Bills Move to Full Senate
*Senators Introduce LTC Insurance Bill

March 11, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 10

*Marriage Protection Amendment Falls Short in the House
*Senate Prepares to Vote on Abstinence Bills
*"People's Override" Reaches Goal
*U.S. House Set to Vote on Tougher Obscenity Fines
*Michigan Senate Discusses Character Development Legislation

March 18, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 11

*Attorney General Says "Let the People Vote"
*Federal Marriage Amendment Needs Your Help
*U.S. Senate to Vote on President's Marriage Initiative
*2004 Abstinence Summit Set for June
*Don't Forget to Register to Vote

March 25, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 12

*House Committee Schedules Hearing on Michigan "Healthy Marriage Initiative"
*Abstinence Bills Up for Vote in the Senate
*"Citizens for the Protection of Marriage" Planning to Launch Petition Drive
*U.S. Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Federal Marriage Amendment
*Bulletin Inserts Available

April 8, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 13

*"Citizens for the Protection of Marriage" Launches Petition Drive
*Senate Expected to Vote on Abstinence Legislation
*President's "Healthy Marriage Initiative" Faces Senate Roadblock
*"Character Education" Bill Passes Senate

April 15, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 14

*"Citizens for the Protection of Marriage" Campaign Off to a Great Start
*Federal Marriage Amendment in the News
*"People's Override" Petitions Delivered to Secretary of State
*National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) Releases "Deployed Father's & Family Guide"
*National Day of Prayer - May 6, 2004

April 22, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 15

*Marriage Protection Petition Drive Advances
*Michigan House Committee Approves Obscenity Resolution
*Many Faith-Based Organizations Not Prepared for Effects of Internet Pornography
*"Green House Project" Comes to Michigan
*Rally in Lansing to Oppose "Racinos"
*Youth Rally Will Promote Abstinence

April 29, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 16

*Senate Passes Abstinence Bills
*"Racino" Legislation Passes Senate by One Vote
*Marriage Amendment Gaining Momentum
*National Day of Prayer
*Marriage Strengthening Legislation Hearing Set for Tuesday
*Fatherhood Summit

May 6, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 17

*Marriage Strengthening Packages Moves to Full House
*"Protect Marriage Yes" Update
*National Day of Prayer Rally Draws Hundreds to Lansing
*"Cable Choice" on the Horizon
*Divorce Rates Higher for Gay "Unions"

May 13, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 18

*House Committee Advances Abstinence Bills
*Massachusetts Prepared to "Marry" Same-Sex Couples
*House Set to Vote on Plan to Strengthen Marriage
*"Momentum 2004" Youth Rally Set for Grand Rapids

May 20, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 19

*Abstinence Bills Headed to Governor's Desk
*Marriage Package Passes the House
*Massachusetts Begins Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
*Teen Abstinence Events Right Around the Corner
*President Stresses Compassion, Faith, Value of Life at Commencement Address

May 27, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 20

*"Protect Marriage Yes" Petition Drive Forges Ahead
*Marriage Bills Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
*Attention Youth Leaders - Teen Abstinence Events Coming Soon!
*Board of Canvassers Approves "People's Override" Petitions
*Right to Life Oratory Contest Winners

June 3, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 21

*"Momentum 2004" and "Leading Edge" Youth Events Coming Soon
"Protect Marriage Yes" Petition Needs Your Help
*President Indicates Strong Support for Federal Marriage Amendment
*Bill Protecting Children From Obscene "Electronic Communication" Passes Senate
*Most Americans Lack Long-Term Care Coverage

June 10, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 22

*Abstinence Bills Await Governor's Signature
*"Protect Marriage Yes" Petition Drive Steams Ahead
*Legislature Passes Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
*Last Chance - Free Youth Event in Grand Rapids!
*Student Statesmanship Institute (SSI) Offered Three Times This Summer
*Tribute to the Gipper

June 17, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 23

*House Committee Adopts Parenting Plans Legislation
*Youth Event to Feature Miss America Erika Harold
*Marriage Protection Petition Drive Update
*Legislature Approves Funding for Local Marriage and Fatherhood Initiatives

June 24, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 24

*Governor Signs MFF-Initiated Abstinence Legislation
*"Protect Marriage Yes" Petition Drive Nears Deadline
*Michigan House Adopts Parenting Plans Legislation
*Federal Marriage Amendment Scheduled for Vote in the Senate
*MFF Abstinence Events Draw Hundreds to Lansing and Grand Rapids

July 1, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 25

*"Protect Marriage Yes" Petition Drive Expected to Reach Goal
*Supreme Court Strikes Down Legislation Protecting Children from Online Porn
*Marriage Amendment Vote Coming Soon
*Family Research Council Broadcasting "Marriage Simulcast"
*Correction: Public Act 165 of 2004

July 8, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 26

*Special Marriage Update

July 15, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 27

*Polls Show Support for State Marriage Amendment
*U.S. Senate Votes on Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)
*Parents Will Have More Influence in Sex Education Next Year

July 29, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 28

*Congress Votes to Limit Federal Marriage Rulings
*Father and Son Adventure Retreats
*Canada's Approval of Same-Sex Marriages Brings Many Changes
*Senate Prepares to Discuss Marriage Package
*One in Worship

August 5 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 29

*Michigan Primary Results
*Missouri Voters Approve Marriage Protection Amendment
*Fatherhood Quote
*Ohio Citizens Turn in Petitions to Protect Marriage
*Voter Registration Kits Available

August 12 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 30

*U.S. House Preparing to Vote on Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)
*"Protect Marriage Yes" Update
*Focus on the Family Releases New Sex Ed Booklet
*Voter Registration Kits Still Available

August 19 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 31

*Marriage Petition Challenge Dropped
*Voter Registration Kits Available Now
*Quote of the Day
*Poligamy Laws Challenged
*Attorney General to Speak at Marriage Amendment Kick-Off

August 25, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 32

*Partisan Politics Delay Marriage Amendment Certification
*Dick Cheney Makes Controversial Statement Regarding Gay Marriage
*Quote of the Week
*Study Shows Fathers Influence Their Children's Attitudes About Sex
*Former Miss America Erika Harold is Delegate to Republican Convention

September 2, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 33

*Marriage Protection Update
*Census Bureau Analysis Exaggerates Poverty
*Marriage Protection Sunday -- September 19
*Abstinence Fact
*MFF Prepares New Sex Education Guidelines Booklet

September 9, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 34

*MI Marriage Amendment Ordered on Ballot for November
*Marriage Package Hearing Scheduled for Senate Judiciary Committee
*Quote of the Week
*New Study Indicates that TV Influences Teen Sexual Behavior
*FMA Debate Coming Soon to U.S. House
*Alliance Defense Fund Program Offers Free Legal Advice for Churches

October 7 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 38

*Polls Continue to Show Slight Lead for Proposal 2
*President Signs Bill to Extend Family Tax Relief Measures
*Washington D.C. Marriage Rally Set for October 15
*Governor Approves FIA Budget, Including Funds for Local Marriage and Fatherhood Initiatives
*"Sunshine Church" Spearheads Rally for Marriage
*Detroit Pastors Will Show Unity and Support for Marriage on Tuesday
*Check Out Our New Website!

October 14 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 39

*2004 Voters' Guide Now Available!
*Marriage Still Matters: Growing Evidence Cannot Be Ignored
*MFF Executive Director to Appear on MGTV Broadcast Discussing Proposal Two
*Quote of the Week
*Mayday for Marriage Rally to be Held in Washington, DC
*West Michigan Marriage Rally Set for Saturday

October 21, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 40

*Michigan Family Forum/Marriage in the News
*Pornography - Violent Crime Link Studied
*MFF's Voters' Guide Getting Rave Reviews
*Law Enforcement Agencies Using MFF's Internet Safety Guide
*Proposal 1 Would Not Reduce Funding for Schools

October 28 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 41

*New MFF Publication - "What Every Child Needs" Now Available
*Polls Continue to Show Support for Proposal 2
*MFF Executive Director Quoted in Washington Times Story
*MFF Supports Proposal 1 to "Let Voter's Decide" on Gambling Expansion
*Don't Forget to Vote on Tuesday

November 4, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 42

SPECIAL 2004 ELECTION EDITION
*Michigan Votes to Protect Marriage
*Proposal 1 Passes, Giving Voters a Voice on Plans to Expand Gambling
*MFF Guide Helps Voters "Vote Values"
*Democrates Gain Seats in Michigan Legislature
*All Eleven Marriage Amendments Pass by Wide Margins

November 11 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 43

*House Prepares to Send Marriage Package to the Governor
*MFF Speaks Out on Definition of "Values Voters"
*Michigan House Republicans Elect New Speaker
*First Federal Lawsuit Filed to Overturn State Constitutional Amendment
*Conservative Groups Voice Concern Over Comments by Specter

November 18, 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 44

*Can Marriage Be Saved?
*Proposal 2 Opposition Continues
*Marriage Fact--Marriage is Good for the Heart
*Michigan Christian Radio Station Seeks to "Tell the Truth" About Gambling
*Happy Thanksgiving!

December 3 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 45

*New Poll Shows Support for Efforts to Strengthen Marriage and Protect Children of Divorce
*Governor Strikes Same-Sex Domestic Partnership Language from State Employee Contracts
*Fatherhood Fact
*"ABC" Policy Successful in Curbing the Spread of AIDS in Africa
*Supreme Court Declines to Hear Marriage Case

December 16 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 46

*Marriage Package in Governor's Hands
*Article on Scandinavian View of Marriage Is a Wake-Up Call
*Dr. Wade Horn Indicates Support for Families Before UN
*It's OK to Say "Merry Christmas"
*Abstinence Fact
*MFF Publications Provide Valuable Information
*We've Moved!

December 22 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 47

*Marriage Package Still Pending
*Married Adults Are Healthier
*Honoring Our Elders at Christmastime
*Merry Christmas!

December 29 , 2004
Vol. 2, Issue 48

*Governor Vetoes Marriage Package
*Marriage Movement Plots Future Plans
*New Law Helps Pregnant College Students
*Year in Review
*We Need Your Support!