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January 7, 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 1 |
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January 7, 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 1 |
"Coalition
for Marriage" Formed to Advocate
"One Man One Woman Marriage"
A coalition of groups, including Focus on the Family and Family Research Council, has announced the formation of the "Coalition for Marriage." The Coalition is currently based in Massachusetts working to defend traditional marriage in the wake of a court decision requiring marriage or marriage-type rights for homosexual couples.
The press conference announcing the formation of the Coalition spotlighted recent polls that continue to show Americans are opposed to homosexual marriage and "civil unions." A poll conducted by Zogby International showed that more than two-thirds of residents in Massachusetts want to vote on an amendment to keep traditional marriage in the state. National Public Radio is also preparing to release results of a poll showing that if President Bush maintains a firm defense of traditional marriage and faces an opposing candidate who favors civil unions, the President will have a sharp increase in support.
Click here to view poll results, press information and other details about the fight to defend traditional marriage.
Michigan
Family Forum Sponsors
Legislative Issues Luncheon
Michigan Family Forum is pleased to announce the offering of an upcoming Legislative Issues Luncheon seminar entitled "Children of Divorce." The presenter will be Elizabeth Marquardt.
Marquardt is an affiliate scholar with the Institute for American Values in New York City. She is the author of many groundbreaking studies including "Hooking Up, Hanging Out, and Hoping for Mr. Right: College Women on Dating and Mating Today." She is currently completing a new, national study on the moral and spiritual lives of children of divorce. Ms. Marquardt is a frequent commentator on national news programs including the Today Show, World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, and National Public Radio.
The luncheon will take place in the Mackinac Room of the House Office Building in downtown Lansing on Wednesday, February 25 at 12:00 noon. Information will soon be posted on the MFF website. Questions may be addressed to Dan Jarvis, 517-374-1171, ext. 103, or email,
dan@michiganfamily.org.To view samples of Elizabeth Marquardt’s research and reports,
click here.
Michigan
Family Forum – In the News
Michigan Family Forum responded to numerous media requests last week as Public Act 192 took effect across the state. Public Act 192 requires retailers selling pornography to display it in a manner that prevents access by minors.
MFF is preparing a fact sheet to help citizens understand the details of Public Act 192. This Fact Sheet will be posted to our website soon and profiled in an upcoming edition of the Forum Online.
Click here to view some of the latest coverage. (Note: Scroll down on the web page to view the PA 192 story).
Marriage/Divorce
Fact
Forty-three percent (43%) of first marriages dissolve within fifteen years;
about 60 percent of divorcing couples have children; and approximately one million
children each year experience the divorce of their parents.
Start
Off the New Year Right – Protect Your Family Online
Despite some recent legislative efforts to curb unsolicited email, dangers still lurk in the online realm. Parents and families need to take steps to protect themselves when browsing online.
Michigan Family released an entirely new and updated "Family Guide to Internet Safety" in 2003. This booklet is a must have for every family with a computer. With proliferation of Internet pornography, online solicitations, and online purchasing, every family needs to be informed of safety measures to protect their children and their financial interests.
Click here to download a free copy. Bulk copies are available for a small fee. Contact Michigan Family Forum at (517) 374-1171 to order bulk copies.__________________________________________________
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