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.
Kate & Nicole: Feeling Lucky
Posted on Mar 14, 2011 at 08:35 am
As part of our new national education campaign Why Marriage Matters, we're telling the stories of gay couples to show that they want to get married for the same reasons as anyone: love, family, and commitment. Kate and Nicole say they're doubly lucky – because they found each other, and because they were able to get married in their home state of California during the brief window when it was legal.
VIDEO: Why We Can’t Wait for the Freedom to Marry
Posted on Mar 04, 2011 at 01:05 pm
A heartbreaking plea from two men from California, one of whom has Alzheimer's disease.
Prop 8 Lawyers Ask Federal Court to Let Marriages Resume in California
Posted on Feb 23, 2011 at 04:25 pm
The appeals court imposed a stay on a lower court decision that struck down Proposition 8 as unconstitutional 6 months ago, and now a ruling is taking much longer than expected.
Thom & Jeff: 21st Century Love Story
Posted on Feb 07, 2011 at 05:16 pm
It's a question that every couple gets: "So how did you two meet?" Thom Watson and Jeff Tabaco have an answer that's pretty common these days – they met on the internet. But their story has a twist – they found each other not through an on online dating site, but thanks to their personal blogs.
Prop 8 Decision Coming Soon from California Court
Posted on Feb 03, 2011 at 02:50 pm
The chief justice of the California Supreme Court says a key decision on Prop 8 case could come as soon as next week. The federal appeals court is waiting for a decision from the state court on standing in the case.
Marriage equality supporters urge California Supreme Court to reject federal appeals court request
Posted on Jan 26, 2011 at 02:00 pm
An attorney for same-sex couples hoping to overturn Proposition 8 in federal court urged the California Supreme Court on Tuesday to reject a federal appeals court request to determine whether state law gives initiative sponsors legal authority to defend ballot measures.
Marriage equality could move forward in some U.S. states
Posted on Jan 24, 2011 at 09:30 am
A handful of U.S. states are poised to take up the issue of marriage equality afresh, due largely to incoming lawmakers who may tip the balance in favor of the controversial measure.
"The work of persuasion, of personal conversations, of talking to lawmakers and mobilizing against a well-funded anti-gay opposition" are among the primary tasks for the lobbying group Freedom to Marry, said founder Evan Wolfson. "With the freedom to marry within reach this year in states such as New York, Maryland and Rhode Island, now is the time to have those conversations and move marriage forward," he said.
The state of Marriage Equality in 2011
Posted on Jan 18, 2011 at 03:30 pm
After a 2010 with few marriage equality measures contested outside the courtroom, 2011 will likely see a number of battles state by state across the country.
Freedom to Marry announces expansion plans
Posted on Jan 14, 2011 at 01:00 pm
The first high-profile fundraiser of the year for marriage equality provided the occasion Thursday for Freedom to Marry to step forward as the campaign to win marriage nationwide, with plans that include an expanded public education effort and a new presence in Washington, D.C.