Sergio Lopez says ‘Ya Es Hora’ for family acceptance
Posted on Apr 02, 2013 at 01:15 pm
Latinos overwhelming support the freedom to marry but they won't talk to their families about it. It's time we change that.
Analysis demonstrates increased and diverse support, isolated opposition for marriage
Posted on Mar 07, 2013 at 12:00 pm
A new analysis of national polling data and trends on the freedom to marry by two top Democratic and Republican pollsters indicates that the majority national support for marriage for same-sex couples is broadening and diversifying while resistance is diminishing and becoming isolated to just a few narrow demographic groups.
Freedom to Marry welcomes Sergio Lopez as director of Latino programming
Posted on Feb 15, 2013 at 01:41 pm
Today Freedom to Marry announced that Sergio Lopez, a seasoned campaign organizer, Latino media strategist, and marriage advocate has joined as the newest member of its team, and will serve as director of Latino programming.
New survey shows that a firm majority of Latinos support the freedom to marry
Posted on Oct 03, 2012 at 11:00 am
A new poll from NBC Latino/IBOPE Zogby indicates that a solid majority of Latinos in the United States support the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. 60 percent of Latinos surveyed in the poll said they "strongly agree" that same-sex couples should be able to marry.
200 leaders representing communities of color endorse marriage in Washington
Posted on Sep 20, 2012 at 12:33 pm
This week, Washington United for Marriage, the broad coalition of organizations and advocates working to uphold the freedom to marry in Washington, announced that nearly 200 organizations and leaders representing communities of color in the state are voicing their fervent support for marriage for same-sex couples.
National Latino organizations urge passage of the Uniting American Families Act
Posted on Aug 24, 2012 at 11:00 am
This week, over thiry prominent Latino organizations signed onto a group filing that encourages Congress to pass immigration reform legislation, including legislation that would eliminate immigration discrimination for same-sex couples.
Finding love, acceptance and support in my Mexican immigrant Mormon family
Posted on Jul 24, 2012 at 09:45 am
Hear a personal story of self-discovery and familial love from Carlos Gomar, whose story resonates with our 'Familia es Familia' public education campaign. Coming out as gay in a Mexican immigrant Mormon family in Utah may not be the most typical coming out story - but it's Carlos', and he's learned a lot from his unique identity.
League of United Latin American Citizens passes freedom to marry resolution
Posted on Jul 02, 2012 at 12:50 pm
On Saturday, the oldest Latino organization in the country, the League of United Latin American Citizens, approved a resolution supporting the freedom to marry.
National Council of La Raza passes freedom to marry resolution
Posted on Jun 25, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Earlier this month, the board of the National Council of La Raza unanimously approved a resolution supporting the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. NCLR is the largest Latino civil rights group in the country.
Victory for Cristina and Monica
Posted on Dec 06, 2011 at 02:06 pm
Married lesbian couple Cristina and Monica are able to stay in the U.S. after Immigration and Customs Enforcement closes deportation case against Monica.