Mayors, Businesses, and State organizations urge Supreme Court to overturn DOMA
Posted on Feb 27, 2013 at 05:30 pm
This week, a huge variety of voices have spoken out against the so-called Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8 in legal amicus briefs filed to the U.S. Supreme Court, including Republicans, the Obama administration, mayors, state-wide LGBT organizations, and nearly 300 businesses.
Suze Orman moderates panel on the financial costs of marriage discrimination
Posted on Feb 21, 2013 at 12:45 pm
This morning, CNBC financial expert Suze Orman moderated a panel discussion called "The Cost of Marriage Inequality." The discussion centered on the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits federal respect for legal marriages between same-sex couples, and states where same-sex couples do not have the freedom to marry.
Hawaii United for Marriage gears up for a big week for the freedom to marry
Posted on Feb 06, 2013 at 11:30 am
This week, a diverse array of voices have spoken out about the importance of the freedom to marry in Hawaii. An economic impact study and the Japanese American Citizens League agreed this week that ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage would positively impact Hawaii, fueling advocates for a big week.
Illinois Business leaders say the freedom to marry will strengthen IL workforce
Posted on Jan 14, 2013 at 01:15 pm
On Sunday, dozens of business leaders signed onto a letter endorsing the freedom to marry in Illinois, explaining that ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage would strengthen the workforce and increase economic development across the state.
Expedia supports the freedom to marry in Washington
Posted on Sep 04, 2012 at 02:00 pm
Today, travel company Expedia announced their support for Washington's Referendum 74, the ballot measure to uphold the freedom to marry throughout the state. They're now the latest of dozens of businesses to speak out in support of the state's marriage law.
How DOMA Hurts a Widower Who Was with His Husband for Decades
Posted on Feb 11, 2011 at 10:37 am
A rundown of the government's unfair treatment a gay man who was married to an army veteran.
Study Finds Bringing Marriage to Rhode Island Would Bolster State’s Bottom Line
Posted on Feb 10, 2011 at 06:01 pm
The report goes against claims that the freedom to marry would somehow cost the government money.
Freedom to Marry’s Sean Eldridge on Marriage – Personal and Political
Posted on Feb 02, 2011 at 02:30 pm
In an interview on Swirl Radio, Freedom to Marry Political Director Sean Eldridge spoke about the state of the marriage movement in America, as well as his own recent engagement to Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes.
Two Iowa Senate democrats say loyalty to Gronstal trumps support for marriage amendment
Posted on Feb 02, 2011 at 10:00 am
A handful of Senate Democrats who would be the deciding votes on an amendment to ban marriage equality said Tuesday they won't join minority Republicans to force a vote this year.
Barring a change of heart, that means the effort to allow a public vote on a constitutional amendment to ban the freedom to marry is dead in the Iowa Legislature this session.
Freedom to Marry Commends Governor Quinn on Signing Civil Union Bill, Calls for Next Step
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 at 08:00 pm
A statement from Evan Wolfson, Executive Director of Freedom to Marry, on today’s signing of the Illinois Religious Freedom Protections and Civil Unions Act by Governor Quinn.