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    Fargo Forum blasted for rejecting same-sex marriage ads

    By giapoo4  |  Posted July 24, 2012  |  Fargo, North Dakota
     

    CNN PRODUCER NOTE     giapoo4 says she shared this iReport because she believes in equality for same-sex couples and "simply wanted to help share the story of two people in love." The editor of the Fargo Forum met with the couple Tuesday and said on its Facebook page that it was reviewing the policy.
    - EGrinbergCNN, CNN iReport producer

    Read complete CNN story here: http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/24/living/north-dakota-same-sex-wedding-ad/index.html

     

    Yesterday, my friend Allison Johnson received a response from the Fargo Forum (the largest new-source in North Dakota) rejecting her request for an ad in the celebrations segment of the paper announcing her marriage to her partner, Kelsey Smith.

     

    The attached screen-shot went viral in a matter of minutes, garnering attention from across the state, country and world. The response online has been overwhelmingly in their favor. Further coverage of the story via CNN would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me for more information.

     

    MinnPost piece: http://www.minnpost.com/braublog/2012/07/fargo-forum-blasted-rejecting-same-sex-marriage-ads#.UA68Lx-5pvl.twitter

     

    Petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/the-forum-publish-same-sex-engagement-and-wedding-announcements

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