People For The American Way Voter Guide Urges "No" Vote
National Liberal Group Also Urged Supporters The "Adopt" State's Ban Battle
Washington, DC - One of the nation's most active liberal political organizations has released a Wisconsin voter guide which unequivocally recommends a "no" vote on the proposed constitutional amendment banning civil unions and gay marriage.  People For the American Way's (PFAW) half page guide states: "Vote NO on the Wisconsin Civil Unions and Marriage Ban.If passed, the constitutional amendment would ban civil unions and legal protection for unmarried couples and permanently deny marriage rights to gay individuals."
  The guide also advises voters that "federal law allows you to take this card into the voting booth with you" and lists positions, endorsements and voting histories of five major contested races in the state. Races highlighted include the elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General and 8th District Congressional Representative. Only major party candidates are listed. The guide also reminds citizens that they can register to vote on election day, provided they bring identification to their voting sites.
  Earlier this year PFAW included Wisconsin as one of  six states in its "Adopt A State Against Hate" campaign to assist the funding of  opposition to the marriage and civil union amendment. Contributions solicited through the promotion were matched dollar-for-dollar by the group. PFAW also facilitated volunteer recruitment and message outreach through the Adopt A State program.
  People For the American Way was founded in 1981 by Norman Lear, Barbara Jordan, Father Theodore Hesburgh, and Andrew Heiskell. According to the organization's 25 year old mission statement, the group was "alarmed that some of the current voices of stridency and division may replace those of reason and unity. If these voices continue unchallenged, the results will be predictable: a rise in "demonology" and hostility, a breakdown in community and social spirit, a deterioration of free and open dialogue, and the temptation to grasp at simplistic solutions for complex problems."
  PFAW goals include reducing social tension and polarizations, encouraging community participation, fostering understanding among different segments of our society, and increasing the level and quality of public dialogue. "As an educational institution, we shall communicate with the American people through printed materials, radio, television, public lectures and discussions," the mission statement adds.
  To see the complete guide in PDF format, click on the picture above or visit the People For The American Way website at www.pfaw.org.