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Same-sex marriage backers launch education campaign in Michigan

Steve Carmody
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Michigan Radio

Backers of same-sex marriage are launching what an education campaign that could eventually evolve into a ballot effort to reverse Michigan’s constitutional ban on gay marriage.

Emily Dievendorf is part of the “Michigan for Marriage” campaign. She says Michiganders need to understand why gays and lesbians want the same ability to marry as heterosexuals. 

“We want marriage and need marriage for all the same reasons that you do,” says Dievendorf. “It certainly is ‘legal rights’, but it’s also we’re falling in love for all the same cheesy, beautiful reasons you have."

A federal judge recently struck down Michigan’s same-sex marriage ban.  The case is currently before a federal appeals court.

Dievendorf says if necessary, the education campaign can morph into a political campaign to put the issue on the 2016 ballot.  

Steve Carmody has been a reporter for Michigan Public since 2005. Steve previously worked at public radio and television stations in Florida, Oklahoma and Kentucky, and also has extensive experience in commercial broadcasting.
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