Defeating DOMA after DADT: One advocate’s journey
Posted on Apr 11, 2013 at 09:00 am
As an active member of the armed forces, Jenn Veryzer fought to help end the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy that prohibited gay men and lesbians from serving openly, and she kept her relationship secret. Today, she hopes to become an advocate for marriage and protect her new family.
Q&A with Tony Osso on how The Devotion Project showcases gay couples in love
Posted on Mar 07, 2013 at 01:00 pm
Tony Osso created The Devotion Project, a series of six short documentary films focused on same-sex couples, as a way of shining a spotlight on the love and commitment that gay couples share and why marriage matters to them. We talked to Tony to better understand his vision for The Devotion Project and what's next.
On the Ground Running: My Volunteer Vacation in WA
Posted on Oct 11, 2012 at 11:15 am
Working to win marriage every day from Freedom to Marry's New York City office has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, but there's nothing like being on the front lines of a state campaign. Two weeks ago, with a historic election looming and several vacation days to use up before the end of the year, I took a Volunteer Vacation through United for Marriage and traded in my communications hat for a stab at field organizing.
John Corvino discusses ‘real children’ in new book
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 10:00 am
In his new book, philosopher and prominent gay advocate John Corvino discusses how passing the freedom to marry for same-sex couples would have a positive impact on the lives of children.
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.
A Veteran’s Story
Posted on Nov 11, 2011 at 10:08 am
Jeffrey Correa, Freedom to Marry's Development Director, writes about his experience in the military and why Freedom to Marry's work to overturn DOMA is crucial to gay servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Rhode Islanders call on Senator Reed to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act
Posted on Oct 05, 2011 at 10:09 am
Since the launch of our joint campaign with Marriage Equality Rhode Island, Ocean State Action, and Courage Campaign last week, over 1,000 Rhode Islanders have called on Senator Jack Reed to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act.
Anthony & Bradford discuss their struggle to stay together under DOMA
Posted on Aug 30, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Anthony and Bradford, a legally married binational couple from San Francisco, talk with MSNBC's Thomas Roberts about their struggle to stay together due to the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.
Violeta and Sujey face deportation hearing this Friday
Posted on Aug 17, 2011 at 09:21 am
This Friday, Violeta Pando will find out whether or not she will be separated from her wife, Sujey, who faces deportation back to Mexico. Although Violeta and Sujey are legally married, the federal government will not allow Violeta to sponsor Sujey because the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) keeps the government from recognizing their marriage for the purposes of immigration.
Watch: why marriage matters to Mark and Steve
Posted on Aug 12, 2011 at 09:59 am
Freedom to Marry supporter Steve Ledoux shared this wonderful video of why marriage matters to him and his husband Mark.