Blog Entries by Michael Crawford
Is marriage becoming less of a political wedge issue?
Posted on Jul 08, 2011 at 03:00 pm
In the wake of the marriage victory in New York and six national polls saying a majority of Americans favor the freedom to marry, the issue is also gaining ground among political insiders.
Breaking: Senate Hearing on DOMA expected in “coming weeks”
Posted on Jul 07, 2011 at 04:00 pm
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced today the Committee will hold the first congressional hearing on repealing the so-called Defense of Marriage Act in the “coming weeks.”
Watch: Governor Cuomo Speech After Passage of the NY Marriage Bill
Posted on Jun 27, 2011 at 08:55 am
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gave an impassioned speech after the marriage bill passed the legislature. Watch it here.
Meeting with NY Senator Joseph Addabbo
Posted on Jun 17, 2011 at 07:05 am
Chris and Mark and their twins met with New York Senator Joseph Addabbo to ask him to support the marriage bill.
Three more New York senators will vote “yes” on marriage
Posted on Jun 13, 2011 at 03:02 pm
Today, three New York state senators who previously voted against marriage in 2009 announced they will now vote for marriage legislation.
Lush Supports the Freedom to Marry
Posted on Jun 13, 2011 at 10:32 am
Today, Freedom to Marry is excited to announce our partnership with LUSH Cosmetics on a new campaign to show why marriage discrimination needs to be washed away.
WATCH: New York Firefighter Speaks Out for Marriage
Posted on Jun 09, 2011 at 03:29 pm
A Long Island firefighter talks about why he supports the freedom to marry in New York.
Countdown in New York
Posted on Jun 09, 2011 at 11:38 am
With just over a week before the New York legislature is scheduled to adjourn, the fight to enact marriage legislation in the state is heating up.
Video: Cristina and Monica Fight Against DOMA
Posted on Jun 08, 2011 at 01:41 pm
Christina Alcota and Monica Ojeda, a legally married couple, are facing a difficult choice because the so-called Defense of Marriage Act denies same-sex couples immigration protections.
Second New Yorkers United for Marriage TV Ad—Check It Out!
Posted on Jun 06, 2011 at 04:24 pm
Today, New Yorkers United for Marriage – the coalition that Freedom to Marry helped create and co-leads – released its second statewide television ad as part of the coalition’s campaign to pass legislation that would allow gay and lesbian couples to marry in the state of New York.