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Special Report: Update on Legal Status of Marriage
Frequently Asked Questions on Florida’s Marriage Amendment By Attorney John Stemberger
BREAKING NEWS: Florida’s Marriage Amendment Overturned
The Florida Marriage Amendment which defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman, and which was passed by millions of Floridians has been overturned by a handful of judges. ORLANDO, FL--The Eleventh Circuit US Court of Appeals panel in Atlanta, GA...
Florida, Along With America, Has Spoken!
Floridians, along with other Americans have spoken through the results of the 2014 mid-term election. By voting overwhelmingly for conservative candidates who value life, traditional marriage and religious liberty more than their liberal counterparts, they basically sent the message that, “We reject the extreme policy agenda of Barack Obama and the direction he is leading this country.”
Why I am for medical marijuana but against Amendment 2, Orlando Lawyer John Morgan’s deceptive campaign to legalize pot smoking across Florida
This past year has been a real learning curve on the whole topic of medical marijuana. Thanks to a good friend of mine, who is a respected physician, I learned there really are some valid and legitimate medical uses for marijuana.
Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Refuse to Take Up Marriage Cases and its Impact in Florida
Florida Family Policy Council President, John Stemberger, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s refusal to accept appeals in marriage cases involving only the five states of Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin:
Former State Senator Ronda Storms of Tampa to be Honored with William Wilberforce Award at the Ninth Annual Policy Awards Dinner
Ronda Storms, a two decade veteran of Florida politics from the Tampa area will be one of many special guests in attendance at the Ninth Annual Policy Awards Dinner of the Florida Family Policy Council (FFPC) to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 in Orlando at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Storms is a wife, mother, attorney, educator and faithful public servant.
Update on Broward Clerk Issue
The matter regarding the Broward County Clerk of Court, Howard Forman, and his decision about the issuing of same-sex marriage licenses is now on hold.
Stemberger Calls for New Ethical & Principled ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
It’s a stunt, but has successfully raised awareness of ALS as well as donations for research. But people should consider where their donations go and how the money is used.
Florida Family Action Field Offices’ Grand Openings
Join us for food, fellowship, special speakers, networking, and making a difference!
BREAKING NEWS: LOCAL MIAMI JUDGE PROMOTES GAY AGENDA BY CLAIMING TO FIND NEW RIGHT FOR HOMOSEXUALS TO MARRY
Judge Ignores Rule of Law, Will of the People and Supreme Court of the United States by Claiming that Florida Marriage Amendment is Unconstitutional
An open letter to Congressman David Jolly regarding the reversal of your position on homosexual marriage
Dear Congressman Jolly, We recently learned of the complete reversal of your position on homosexual marriage from the Washington Post. Please know how profoundly disappointed we are in this decision. …
BREAKING NEWS: FLORIDA KEYS JUDGE DISRESPECTS WILL OF FIVE MILLION FLORIDA VOTERS IN RULING ATTEMPTING TO FIND FLORIDA MARRIAGE AMENDMENT UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Ruling allows same-sex couples and many others to obtain illegitimate marriage licenses from Monroe County Clerk of Court, (Florida Keys) possibly as soon as Tuesday, July 22, 2014.
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Live Report and Commentary From Miami: Defending Florida’s Marriage Amendment in Court
I was in Miami yesterday afternoon and evening to attend the court hearing where six same-sex couples are suing the Miami Dade Clerk of Court asking the judge to strike down Florida’s Marriage Amendment…
STEMBERGER TO MAKE PUBLIC MEDIA COMMENT AFTER LEGAL ARGUMENTS IN MIAMI HEARING ON MARRIAGE AMENDMENT CHALLENGES
On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in Miami, John Stemberger, the President and General Counsel of the Florida Family Policy Council will be available for public media comments immediately following the state court hearing in Miami attempting to challenge Florida’s Marriage Protection Amendment.
Special Notes
RECAP: Week #8- This week in Tallahassee…
Several of the FFPC priorities, both new and old, are moving towards the finish line, including the Defending Biological Sex in Healthcare Act, the Retention of Sexual Offense Evidence Act, Educator Preparation Programs Act, and the Gaming Control Act—all of which passed at least one of the two legislative chambers.
RECAP: Week #7- This week in Tallahassee…
The end of the session is in sight with only two weeks left to go. Apart from a few scheduling meetings, committee meetings are done, and the remainder of the session will be centered on the floors of the House and Senate chambers. This week saw some of the most heated and volatile committee hearings, two of which involved priority bills of ours.
Hungary, Russia and now ORLANDO!
Don’t Miss Our 19th Annual Dinner Gala Featuring Tucker Carlson!