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Freedom to Marry Press Releases
Freedom to Marry Honors the Life of Del Martin
August 27, 2008
Civil Rights Leader was a Pioneer for Gay and Lesbian Rights and Champion of Marriage Equality
LGBT Organizations Urge Couples Marrying in California to "Make Change, Not Lawsuits"
June 10 , 2008
Four LGBT legal organizations and five other leading national LGBT groups have issued a statement entitled “Make Change, Not Lawsuits.”
California Ends Gay Couples' Exclusion From Marriage
May 15, 2008
California Supreme Court Leads the Way Yet Again in Historic Ruling Upholding the Freedom to Marry
Freedom to Marry Honors Mildred Loving Upon Her Passing
May 5, 2008
Mrs. Loving Stood Up for Her Love and Won Equality in 1967; Added Her Voice to Today’s Struggle for Equality
Freedom to Marry Week Begins, 11th Year of Events Nationwide
February 11, 2008
Awareness of the Need to End the Exclusion of Same-Sex Couples from Marriage at a New High
Six Days Until Freedom to Marry Week 2008
February 4, 2008
Events Planned Across the Country to Invite People to Speak Out Against Exclusion From Marriage
Al Gore Endorses the Freedom to Marry
In Video, Former VP and Nobel Laureate Explains Why Ending Discrimination in Marriage Matters
Freedom to Marry Launches New Website
January 15, 2008
State-of-the Art Resource Highlights Upcoming Freedom to Marry Week & Evan Wolfson's Recap of 2007, Look at 2008
As Iowa Court Strikes Down Marriage Discrimination, Freedom to Marry Releases Candidates' Guide
September 5, 2007
Candidates' Guide Outlines Responses for Inevitable Marriage Questions Following Iowa Court Ruling in Favor of Fairness for All Families
Civil Rights Organizations Hold Press Conference, Honor Racial and Marriage Equality Case
June 11, 2007
Leading civil rights organizations commemorate 40th anniversary of the historic Loving v. Virginia, racial and marriage equality decision.
Leading Civil Rights Organizations Launch "Freedom to Marry" Ad Campaign
Celebrate 40th Anniversary ofLoving v. Virginia, Historic Decision on Racial and Marriage Equality
Same-Sex Couples Pay More, But Get Less at Tax Time
April 12, 2007
Couples denied the freedom to marry are unfairly burdened in life's crises, and at tax time.
Israel to honor marriages of same-sex couples
November 21, 2006
Couples married in Canada sought to be treated the same as other couples married abroad.
Historic post-election results
November 8, 2006
AZ first state to defeat anti-gay marriage initiative; over half of ballot measures show significant gains in support for same-sex couples and their families
VICTORY IN NEW JERSEY!
October 25, 2006
NJ SUPREME COURT'S UNANIMOUS DECISION OPENS THE DOOR TO MARRIAGE FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES
Taking Sides: Debating Discrimination
October 12, 2006
On the eve of Gubernatorial Candidate Elliot Spitzer's outspoken embrace of equal marriage rights for same-sex couples, a leading architect of modern marriage movement squares off against one of President Bush's favorite right wing writer.
MARRIAGE EQUALITY LEADER DEBATES VIRGINIA ANTI-GAY AMENDMENT SPONSOR
September 29, 2006
A Debate about the Marshall-Newman Amendment: Should the VA Constitution Be Amended to Prevent Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships?
WA State Supreme Court declines to end exclusion from marriage in 5-4 decision
July 26, 2006
By 5-4, these judges failed to do their job. Now the legislators must do their job, acting to end this discrimination, while we do ours, speaking out about who gay families are and why marriage matters.
Civic, religious, civil rights leaders join to declare 'Marriage Matters'
July 25, 2006
Full-page newspaper ads feature diverse allies committed to the fight for dignity and equality for gay couples.
FREEDOM TO MARRY WELCOMES "DREAM CANDIDATE" AS NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR
May 30, 2006
Oregon's Roey Thorpe brings 20 years of talent, leadership, and experience to national movement. Also available EN ESPANOL.
Massachusetts high court upholds discriminatory legal quirk in Mass. law — Gov. Romney's "gay exception" against out-of-state couples seeking to marry
March 30, 2006
Disappointing decision leaves the door open for New York and Rhode Island residents.
Benefit concert for Freedom to Marry now on CD
March 30, 2006
Stars lend support in favor of marriage equality featuring Sandra Bernhard, Margaret Cho, Alan Cumming, John Cameron Mitchell, and a rock star line up.
Straight couple launches project for marriage equality with Canadian wedding
March 29, 2006
Non-gay pair takes ceremony out of US to protest discrimination against gay and lesbian couples.
Pew Poll Shows Progress on Freedom to Marry; notes '"Strong' opposition to gay marriage, which surged in 2004, has ebbed to a new low"
March 23, 2006
National Coalition Announces New Initiative to Raise Profile of People of Color Who Support Marriage for Same-Sex Couples (pdf)
February 13, 2006
Religious Leaders Speak Out in Support of Marriage Equality
February 10, 2006
Latino/a leaders speak out during nationwide radio tour in honor of 9th annual Freedom to Marry Week
February 8, 2006
Preparations begin for 9th annual Freedom to Marry Week
February 7, 2006
New National Coalition to Unveil Campaign — Teleconference Friday, February 13, 2pm EST
February 6, 2006
"Gov. Schwarzenegger, talk to families first!"
September 8, 2005
Freedom to Marry Welcomes New Program Director Rodney McKenzie
August 31, 2005
Pew Research Center Reports Historical Findings
August 5, 2005
NLCJ applauds Spain's marriage equality decision
June 30, 2005
An Open Letter to Religious Leaders on Marriage Equality
September 22, 2004
Evan Wolfson named one of the "TIME 100"
April 21, 2004
Freedom to Marry condemns President Bush's backing of an anti-gay constitutional amendment
February 24, 2004
Freedom to Marry Leader Reacts to SF Marriage
February 13, 2004
National leaders speak out for marriage equality for same-sex couples
February 11, 2004
Equal Means Equal, Freedom to Marry applauds latest Massachusetts court decision
February 4, 2004
Response to Bush "Marriage Promotion" Spending Plan
January 14, 2004
Why Marriage Matters America, Equality, and Gay People's Right to Marry.
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