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Nov 4, 2010
New Hampshire’s largest newspaper is defending its decision to refuse to publish marriage notices for gay couples.
New Hampshire is one of five U.S. states to have legalized marriage for same-sex couples. Two men getting married in Portsmouth recently wanted to publish a marriage notice in the Union Leader of Manchester but were refused.
The newspaper says it has a constitutional right to choose what to print and opposes the new law. Publisher Joe McQuaid said the paper believes marriage is between a man and a woman.
Prior to this week’s election, Democratic Senate candidate Paul Hodes called on the paper to change its policy and respect the state law. He challenged Republican opponent Kelly Ayotte to denounce its decision.
An Ayotte spokesman said government officials have no business telling a free press what to do.
From WiG and AP reports.
