Legislative leaders announce introduction of a marriage bill in NJ
Posted on Jan 09, 2012 at 01:00 pm
One day before the new legislature is sworn in, legislative leaders and marriage advocates in New Jersey announced that a marriage bill will be at the top of the legislative agenda in 2012.
Governor Gregoire will introduce marriage legislation in Washington
Posted on Jan 04, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Days before the start of the state's legislative session, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire announced that she will introduce legislation to extend marriage to gay and lesbian couples.
Freedom to Marry’s Top Ten Moments for Marriage in 2011
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 at 09:10 am
As we gear up for 2012 and our strategies for gaining more ground in the campaign to win marriage nationwide, here’s a look back at Freedom to Marry’s Top Ten Moments for Marriage in 2011.
Freedom to Marry, Equality PA, and Courage Campaign launch “Tell Casey to Commit” campaign
Posted on Nov 30, 2011 at 10:09 am
It's been two months since we launched our campaign asking Senator Bob Casey to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, and after receiving 2,400+ constituent signatures and stories from folks around the state, he's remaining silent. So today, Freedom to Marry, Equality PA, and Courage Campaign are launching our "Tell Casey to Commit" campaign.
Senators Lieberman and Collins: It’s time to repeal DOMA
Posted on Nov 16, 2011 at 10:43 am
Freedom to Marry is joining with six state and national organizations to call on Senator Lieberman (I-CT) and Senator Collins (R-ME) to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act.
Marriage campaign launches in Washington state
Posted on Nov 15, 2011 at 03:30 pm
Freedom to Marry is proud to support Washington United for Marriage, the coalition announced this week to secure marriage for gay and lesbian couples in Washington State.
Senate Judiciary Committee begins mark-up on Respect for Marriage Act today
Posted on Nov 03, 2011 at 06:59 am
On Thursday morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin mark-up and debate on the Respect for Marriage Act, the bill that will overturn DOMA.
Will Senator Casey listen to his constituents?
Posted on Nov 02, 2011 at 09:10 am
Today, Freedom to Marry, Courage Campaign, and Equality Pennsylvania will deliver over 2,400 signatures of constituents calling on Senator Bob Casey to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act.
Protecting the freedom to marry in New Hampshire
Posted on Oct 28, 2011 at 11:53 am
Marriage for gay and lesbian couples is under attack in New Hampshire. That's why Freedom to Marry is proud to be a leading member of Standing Up for New Hampshire Families, the campaign to protect marriage in the Granite State.
He said he would decide… but when?
Posted on Oct 26, 2011 at 03:45 pm
Nearly one month ago, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) said he would decide "very quickly" whether or not he would cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act. But after we delivered hundreds of constituent signatures to his office over a week ago, we're still waiting.