May 13, 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 18

Please take a moment to express your views to your State Representatives on this issue. Click here to access the Citizen Action Center, where you can construct a letter or email to your state representative. Michigan’s state representatives need to hear from their constituents on this vital issue.

As the State of Massachusetts prepares to begin issuing "marriage" licenses to same-sex couples in June, defenders of traditional marriage in Michigan are forging ahead with a petition drive to bring an amendment to the November ballot. Citizens for the Protection of Marriage continues to circulate petitions and offer training to those who are interested in finding out how to gather signatures. For the latest information, including how to obtain petitions, click here.

House Set to Vote on Plan to Strengthen Marriage

For more information about these bills, click here. To contact your representative, click here.

A recent survey of 1,004 parents of children under 17 years of age by Zogby International found that 96 percent of parents think that abstinence from sexual activity is best for teens.
Source: 2004 Survey on Parental Opinions of Character – or Relationship-Based Abstinence Education vs. Comprehensive (or "Abstinence-First" Then Condoms) Sex Education, Zogby International

Michigan Family Forum is excited to announce the dates of "Momentum 2004 – Gaining Ground Through Smart Choices." This Youth Rally, held at the Ada Bible Church near Grand Rapids will feature Miss America 2003, Erika Harold, national youth speaker Kyle Warrington, and recording artists Wayburn Dean and "Crisi."

The event will take place Friday, June 18 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. There is no charge. For more information, click here.

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