Evan Wolfson’s 1983 thesis on the freedom to marry featured in Harvard Law Library
Posted on Apr 02, 2013 at 12:30 pm
A new special exhibit mounted at Harvard Law School showcases the 1983 thesis written by then-law student Evan Wolfson, founder and president of Freedom to Marry, the campaign to win marriage nationwide.
VIDEO: Evan Wolfson explains to Tony Perkins how DOMA hurts and why marriage matters
Posted on Mar 29, 2013 at 01:00 pm
On Wednesday, Freedom to Marry Founder and President Evan Wolfson appeared on Fox News to square off against Tony Perkins from the Family Research Council on why marriage matters and how the Supreme Court can stand on the Right Side of History this year.
Evan Wolfson reflects on the Supreme Court cases at the Cato Institute
Posted on Mar 28, 2013 at 11:20 am
Yesterday, Evan Wolfson spoke at the CATO Institute about Hollingsworth v. Perry and Windsor v. United States. He urged listeners to continue the work of winning the freedom to marry, even as the Supreme Court Justices deliberate on what they will do and announce by June. Read his comments here!
Evan Wolfson in The New York Times: Our work continues in 2013
Posted on Dec 11, 2012 at 11:30 am
Yesterday, Freedom to Marry founder and president Evan Wolfson published an editorial in The New York Times where he encouraged advocates of ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage to keep focusing on creating a climate for the Supreme Court to rule in our favor.
Evan Wolfson talks about the importance of the freedom to marry in Hawaii
Posted on Dec 10, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Last week, Evan Wolfson visited Hawaii to meet with local marriage advocates about the importance of winning marriage in the state. While in Hawaii, Evan spoke to advocates about how the state could go the extra mile in 2013 by asking the legislature to move marriage forward in the state.
‘Question One’ chronicles hope and heartbreak in Maine’s 2009 marriage campaign
Posted on Oct 02, 2012 at 05:00 pm
A new documentary called 'Question One' tells the story of the 2009 marriage campaign in Maine. The film takes viewers behind the scenes of both sides of the campaign, giving a full picture of what happened.
South Australia’s premier will work to legislate the freedom to marry
Posted on Aug 14, 2012 at 11:29 am
A week after the premier of Tasmania, Lara Giddings, said that she would push for the freedom to marry in her state, another Australian leader - South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill - has announced his support for ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage.
Olympics Spotlight: Loading up the medals, but racing for the freedom to marry at home
Posted on Jul 26, 2012 at 10:15 am
As all eyes turn to London to watch these incredible athletes compete for the gold, we'll be looking at international progress for the freedom to marry, awarding "medals" to countries that have passed the freedom to marry and spotlighting openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, or allied Olympians who have spoken out in favor of marriage for same-sex couples.
Evan Wolfson to serve as grand marshal of Chicago Pride
Posted on Jun 22, 2012 at 11:00 am
Our founder and president will be leading Chicago's 43rd annual Pride Parade on Sunday while activists build momentum for the freedom to marry in Illinois.
Evan Wolfson to speak in Pittsburgh
Posted on May 31, 2012 at 12:30 pm
In June, our founder and President Evan Wolfson will be speaking in Pittsburgh about the freedom to marry and what's next for the movement in Pennsylvania.