President Obama Endorses the Respect for Marriage Act
Posted on Jul 19, 2011 at 01:32 pm
President Obama has announced his support for the Respect for Marriage Act.
DOMA Hearing Only Two Days Away
Posted on Jul 18, 2011 at 11:36 am
This Wednesday, the first-ever congressional hearings on repealing the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will occur, featuring a few witnesses who we are already familiar with.
First-ever hearing to repeal DOMA scheduled in the Senate
Posted on Jul 12, 2011 at 12:36 pm
The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Respect for Marriage Act is scheduled for July 20th at 10 AM.
Federal Update: New Co-Sponsors for the Respect for Marriage Act
Posted on Jul 12, 2011 at 09:29 am
Freedom to Marry's Field Director Regina Clemente gives an update from Capital Hill, where four new Senators and Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors to the Respect for Marriage Act.
The golden rule
Posted on Apr 26, 2011 at 01:54 pm
For as long as Shari can remember, her uncles Ron & Tom have been together. But because of DOMA now Ron may have to give up the home he shared with Tom, who died in March. Watch Ron & Tom's story and then take action and tell Congress to put an end to the "gay tax" caused by DOMA.
Celebrity Musicians Join Say “I Do” Campaign
Posted on Mar 28, 2011 at 10:40 am
Today, musicians Sara Bareilles, Lance Bass, Cyndi Lauper and LeAnn Rimes, award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, and actor Verne Troyer signed on to Freedom to Marry's Say, "I Do" campaign.
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.
Voice for Equality: Rahm Emanuel
Posted on Dec 16, 2010 at 10:30 am
Rahm Emanuel is an American politician and former White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama.
On December 10, 2010, Mr. Emanuel gave an interview in which he expressed his support for the repeal of DADT, the repeal of DOMA and the passage of ENDA.
Don’t Deport Henry: Repeal DOMA Now
Posted on Oct 27, 2010 at 04:02 pm
On August 29, Henry Velandia and Josh Vandiver were married in Montville, Connecticut. But now because of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, Henry-- who was born in Venezuela and moved to the U.S. in 2002-- may soon face deportation. Sign our petition calling on President Obama to stop tearing apart loving and committed couples like Henry and Josh by fulfilling his pledge to repeal DOMA
LGBT federal employees can purchase health insurance for their pets, but not their partners
Posted on Oct 15, 2010 at 10:30 am
While federal employees can buy pet insurance “in these challenging economic times,” LGBT workers are still prohibited from purchasing policies for their partners or spouses by the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) — a federal law which denies federal benefits to legally married same sex couples.