anti-gay marriage amendment

January 10, 2014 - Art Pope and his well-funded political machine take credit for pushing North Carolina to the right when it serves their purposes -- and deny responsibility when thrust into the media spotlight.

January 30, 2013 - Every December, the family foundation run by GOP mega-donor Art Pope publicizes the money it gives to the arts and community services. But it rarely mentions its grants to conservative groups and causes -- even though they make up 70% of the Pope Foundation's philanthropy.

May 11, 2012 - A by-the-numbers look at the groups and individuals who played key roles in financing the fight over North Carolina's Amendment One.

May 9, 2012 - Why did blue-trending North Carolina buck the trend towards states accepting marriage equality? A look at the numbers and fight around Amendment One.

May 13, 2005 - Two days ago Facing South blogged about the temporary grounding of the parental consent bill in the Texas Legislature. The reprieve proved to be a very short one.