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Major Figures from Entertainment, Sports, and Business Come Together In Urging Obama to Say, “I Do”
Posted on Mar 14, 2011 at 09:00 am
They're joining Freedom to Marry in our new Say, "I Do" campaign aimed at President Obama – and we want you to join them in asking the president to publicly state his support for the freedom to marry.
Kate & Nicole: Feeling Lucky
Posted on Mar 14, 2011 at 08:35 am
As part of our new national education campaign Why Marriage Matters, we're telling the stories of gay couples to show that they want to get married for the same reasons as anyone: love, family, and commitment. Kate and Nicole say they're doubly lucky – because they found each other, and because they were able to get married in their home state of California during the brief window when it was legal.
Maryland House Sends Marriage Bill Back to Committee
Posted on Mar 11, 2011 at 02:20 pm
The delay gives us more time to continue to share personal stories of why marriage matters, contact legislators, and make the case for why the freedom to marry is critical for all families, including gay and lesbian ones.
VIDEO: New York Times Columnist Frank Rich Tells How He Came to Support the Freedom to Marry
Posted on Mar 11, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Rich, a Voice for Equality, also gives his thoughts on President Obama's "evolving" position on marriage.
VIDEO: Hundreds Turn Out to Support the Freedom to Marry at Rhode Island Senate Hearings
Posted on Mar 11, 2011 at 11:05 am
Testimony included emotional pleas from couples as well as arguments from business leaders on how ending marriage discrimination would help the economy.
Maryland House Set to Vote on Marriage Bill Today
Posted on Mar 11, 2011 at 08:00 am
Debate is currently underway. The Senate has already passed the bill and the Governor has promised to sign it, so this could be it.
VIDEO: Freedom to Marry President Evan Wolfson Debates Anti-Gay Activist on MSNBC
Posted on Mar 10, 2011 at 02:33 pm
Wolfson appeared this morning to discuss the decision by GOP House leaders to defend DOMA in court.
VIDEO: Maryland House Vote on Marriage Bill Set for Tomorrow
Posted on Mar 10, 2011 at 01:08 pm
Today could be the last chance for Marylanders to tell their representatives to support the freedom to marry. See some of the families who would benefit from ending marriage discrimination in the state.
House Panel Votes to Defend DOMA as Deportations Continue
Posted on Mar 10, 2011 at 11:33 am
On a party-line vote, the GOP House leadership is moving to take over defending DOMA in court from the Obama administration.
Donna & Chris: In It Together
Posted on Mar 10, 2011 at 09:30 am
Whether they're floating down a river in a dodgy motorboat in Borneo or exploring an underground city in Turkey, Donna and Chris know at least one thing for sure: they're in it together. Their interest in sharing new experiences as a couple is one of the things that keeps their relationship strong after 20 years.