Q&A: Theatre company performs Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ to benefit Freedom to Marry
Posted on Jun 07, 2013 at 10:00 am
Ripple Effect Artists' version of 'Twelfth Night,' which opens on June 20, 2013 at the Access Theater in New York City, will, in part, benefit Freedom to Marry. Here, we spoke with Founding Director of Ripple Effect Artists, Jessie Fahay, about Twelfth Night, social justice, and why marriage matters.
VIDEO: ‘Same Sex Meritage’ wine co-founders raise a glass to the freedom to marry
Posted on Apr 16, 2013 at 04:00 pm
This week, wine club Cellar Angels spoke with Matt Gold and Josh Stein, co-founders of Same Sex Meritage, on why they began creating the wine, and why they chose the movement to win marriage as their cause. Watch the video below.
Freedom to Marry announces 2013 drive to invest $2 million in Win More States Fund
Posted on Feb 07, 2013 at 11:00 am
Today, Freedom to Marry announced a 2013 drive to raise and invest $2 million through the Win More States Fund, with an initial goal of passing marriage bills in several states across the country - Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
Jordan Roth and Richie Jackson launch $100,000 matching grant for Freedom to Marry
Posted on Dec 05, 2012 at 11:45 am
This year, we have shown over and over again that we are on the Right Side of History. Now, you can make even more of an impact by donating - every donation from now until December 31 will be generously matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 by Freedom to Marry board member Jordan Roth and his husband Richie Jackson.
New California wine ‘Same-Sex Meritage’ launches to support Freedom to Marry
Posted on Dec 04, 2012 at 03:00 pm
This week, people across the country will have the opportunity to truly toast to the freedom to marry by purchasing bottles of Same Sex Meritage, a new California Red Table Wine vinted and bottled by Stein Family Wines in Napa, CA. A portion of every sale will go toward supporting Freedom to Marry!
Be on the right side of history today on #GivingTuesday!
Posted on Nov 27, 2012 at 10:45 am
Today is Giving Tuesday, the antidote to the commercial Black Friday and Cyber Monday craziness. You can take a stand this Thanksgiving and holiday season by donating to Freedom to Marry and helping to win marriage for loving and committed same-sex couples across the United States.
Freedom to Marry makes final $100K infusion to block MN marriage amendment
Posted on Nov 01, 2012 at 05:30 pm
Today, Freedom to Marry announced a final $100,000 match donation for Minnesotans United for All Families, the coalition working to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment that would permanently limit the freedom to marry in the state. The cash infusion will help to support the campaign during this crucial five-day Get Out The Vote endeavor.
WATCH: Teaser trailer for all-star Freedom to Love Now! benefit concert in NYC
Posted on Oct 19, 2012 at 10:30 am
Nearly a dozen musical acts will take the stage on October 30, including "We Are Young" radio darlings fun., singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright, and The National! Watch this teaser trailer and buy tickets. If you buy before Sunday night, you'll be entered into a chance to win a VIP package!
Newlywed Anne Hathaway will donate money from wedding photos to marriage campaign
Posted on Oct 16, 2012 at 02:30 pm
Actress Anne Hathaway is doing her part to ensure that same-sex couples across the country can enjoy a fairytale wedding like hers; this week, she announced that she'll be donating some of the sales from her wedding photographs to non-profits advocating for marriage for same-sex couples, including Freedom to Marry.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg pushes for the freedom to marry in Maryland
Posted on Oct 12, 2012 at 11:59 am
This month, the campaign to win marriage for same-sex couples in Maryland is getting an all-star push from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In addition to supporting the campaign with a sizable donation, Mayor Bloomberg has been advocating on behalf of Maryland couples through emails and other communications.