Brian Brown

Dan Savage Makes Unusual Offer To NOM President For Bible Debate

Posted 05.22.2012

It looks like Dan Savage is taking the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) President Brian Brown up on his offer for a Bible debate -- and the ou...

Ministers Betray the Black Community by Defending Race-Baiting Group

Alvin McEwen | Posted 04.24.2012

Alvin McEwen

The National Organization for Marriage has been steadily attempting to blunt the charges that it is trying to drive a wedge between the black and gay communities on the subject of marriage equality.

NOM's Malodorous Methods Fan The Flames Of Hate

Wayne Besen | Posted 03.29.2012

Wayne Besen

Instead of working to bring Americans together, the goal of NOM is to sow the seeds of mistrust and tear different groups apart. Instead of harmony, they promote acrimony. Forget the great American melting pot; NOM simply stirs the pot of bitterness and division.

Some Questions For NOM's Brian Brown

Joe Solmonese | Posted 03.29.2012

Joe Solmonese

With this week's court-ordered release of previously classified NOM strategy documents, there are way more questions than answers. I know that you're one to keep your cards pretty close to the vest, but I'd like to pose a few queries nonetheless.

GLAAD's Commentator Accountability Project Demands Honesty from the Religious Right

Alvin McEwen | Posted 05.21.2012

Alvin McEwen

GLAAD's Commentator Accountability Project is not about silencing anyone but having an honest debate. And you can't have an honest debate when one party is being deceptive in terms of their goals and their true feelings about the community they oppose.

National Organization for Marriage Astroturfed 'Legal Scholars' in New York

Alvin McEwen | Posted 08.29.2011

Alvin McEwen

Days before the NY Senate voted for marriage equality, NOM head Maggie Gallagher brought up the negative impacts of marriage equality by citing the work of "leading legal scholars." The scholars she spoke of are not objective.

WATCH: Thomas Roberts Gets Heated With Head Of NOM

Posted 08.28.2011

Reverend Al Sharpton was not the only one getting worked up on last night's Ed Show. Visibly heated, guest host Thomas Roberts interjected several...

Gay Marriage Fights in New York and Minnesota Turning Ugly

Alvin McEwen | Posted 07.26.2011

Alvin McEwen

Brian Brown of the National Organization for Marriage claims his organization wants a respectful discussion as to the merits of being against gay marriage. Based on the actions of NOM, one can't help but question the veracity of his statement.

National Organization for Marriage Recycling Old Lies Against Gay Marriage in New York

Alvin McEwen | Posted 07.12.2011

Alvin McEwen

NOM is fighting against the possibility of same-sex marriage in the state of New York by running a commercial that claims of "dire consequences" if same-sex marriage is approved in New York.

Maggie Gallagher and Brian Brown: the Anita Bryant and John Briggs of 2011

Fred Karger | Posted 05.25.2011

Fred Karger

I am a Republican with a long and proud Republican History. I worked as a GOP political consultant and advisor for over 30 years. I was a senior c...

Battle Over Judge Retention In Iowa

TylerKingkade | Posted 05.25.2011

TylerKingkade

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Conservative activist Bob Vander Plaats is hoping Iowans will vote today to sack three Iowa Supreme Court judges who took part in ...

NOM-Led Iowa Campaign Threatens Judicial Independence Everywhere

Joe Solmonese | Posted 05.25.2011

Joe Solmonese

Anti-gay groups like NOM are getting a notch in their belt by attacking judges who are too principled to fight back.

Maggie Gallagher, Stop the Bullying!

Fred Karger | Posted 05.25.2011

Fred Karger

The National Organization for Marriage's purpose is to make LGBTQ people feel inferior and inflame homophobia under the guise of stopping gay marriage. We must not let them succeed; too many lives are at stake.

National Organization for Marriage: Gays Were Never Hunted Down and Murdered Like 'Jews, Christians, and Blacks'

Alvin McEwen | Posted 05.25.2011

Alvin McEwen

The latest from NOM is beyond the pale and it further proves what many LGBTs know about that group. NOM is not interested in defending marriage. It's only interested in bashing LGBTs, but not by physical attacks.

Countering NOM's Missive on Prop 8 Judge Walker With the Facts

Karen Ocamb | Posted 05.25.2011

Karen Ocamb

If Walker's sexual orientation is an issue in him deciding an LGBT-related case, well then, what about a straight judge who's been divorced judging a case involving marital relations?

Judge Walker Asks You: "Should the Olson/Boies Trial be Televised?

Rick Jacobs | Posted 05.25.2011

Rick Jacobs

Those who make careers of raising and banking money by denying equal rights to others want to maintain total control over the media on the eve of the most historic civil rights case in at least a generation.

Maggie and Brian -- Sign the Oath!

Fred Karger | Posted 05.25.2011

Fred Karger

By giving $250,000, NOM is by far the biggest contributor to Question 1 on the November 3rd ballot in Maine. NOM has not disclosed any of the true donor names, nor filed as a PAC.

National Organization for Marriage Donor Names Kept Secret

Fred Karger | Posted 05.25.2011

Fred Karger

The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) has committed possibly the most blatant disregard of a state election law since records have been kept.

Will NOM's Maggie Gallagher Fire Carrie Prejean?

Fred Karger | Posted 05.25.2011

Fred Karger

Dear Maggie: I was shocked and dismayed to hear yesterday that your lead spokeswoman has starred in a sex video. Are you going to fire Carrie Prejean? Donald Trump did.

The Gathering Storm Against NOM

Fred Karger | Posted 05.25.2011

Fred Karger

Two more states are considering investigations of the National Organization for Marriage for improper reporting of campaign contributions and money laundering,

The Washington Post and "Journamalism"

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 05.25.2011

Allison Kilkenny

The Washington Post recently profiled Brian Brown, executive director of the National Organization for Marriage (NOM). There were no testimonials from gay couples, or gay rights advocates.