Amendment One
Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State.
Why Marriage Matters
The issues and subsequent consequences surrounding the definition of marriage are much more complex than many of us may think.The Threat to Marriage
The threat to our state's definition of marriage is real. In fact, North Carolina is the only remaining southern state that has not protected the definition of marriage in its constitution.Featured Article
Amending the State Constitution
The North Carolina Constitution provides two ways in which it can be amended: by convention of the people or by legislative initiative. Historically, North Carolina’s constitutional amendments have come by legislative initiative, i.e., a proposal from the General Assembly. Continue reading
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Wake County Commissioners Vote to Support Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Monday in support of an amendment to the state constitution that would clearly define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The resolution also encouraged voters to go to the polls on May 8th to vote for the Amendment. Continue reading
