WATCH: First openly gay Congressman’s widower speaks out against DOMA
Posted on Mar 28, 2013 at 10:45 am
Yesterday, Dean Hara, the widower of U.S. Representative Gerry Studds, the first openly gay member of the U.S. Congress, spoke with Democracy Now! about how the so-called Defense of Marriage Acthurts legally married same-sex couples and their families.
Respect for Marriage Coalition launches third national television ad
Posted on Mar 22, 2013 at 09:15 am
Today, the Respect for Marriage Coalition launched the third television advertisement in its series of national ads designed to demonstrate broad public support for the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.
WATCH: Hillary Clinton announces supports for the freedom to marry
Posted on Mar 18, 2013 at 10:30 am
This morning, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added her voice to the growing and increasingly diversifying chorus of Americans who fervently support the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.
Marc Solomon honored with Congressman Gerry E. Studds Visibility Award
Posted on Mar 12, 2013 at 11:45 am
This weekend, on Saturday, March 9, Freedom to Marry's National Campaign Director Marc Solomon was presented with the Congressman Gerry E. Studds Visibility Award. The award honors "individuals of integrity and selflessness who embody the spirit of service and provide positive leadership for the LGBT community."
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.
Respect for Marriage Coalition ad highlights military veteran’s support for marriage
Posted on Feb 22, 2013 at 01:30 pm
Today, the Respect for Marriage Coalition launched its second national television advertisement, this piece featuring Republican Military Veteran Craig Stowell and his wife speaking out in favor of the freedom to marry.
WATCH: Why Raymie wants to call Matthew his husband in Tennessee
Posted on Feb 13, 2013 at 02:00 pm
Last month, Matthew and Raymie participated in the Campaign for Southern Equality's "We Do" campaign by requesting a marriage license in Tennessee. After being denied the license, Raymie delivered a rousing, moving speech about why he wants to be able to call Matthew his husband. Watch the video here.
The Devotion Project debuts final short film spotlighting same-sex couples
Posted on Feb 06, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Next week, filmmaker and social activist Antony Osso will debut the sixth and final short film from his award-winning documentary series, The Devotion Project. The film will debut at the LGBT Community Center in New York City on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 7:00pm.
VIDEO: Super Bowl champion Brendon Ayanbadejo supports the freedom to marry
Posted on Feb 04, 2013 at 05:00 pm
Last night, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo became a Super Bowl champion when his team triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers in the annual championship NFL game. He used his national spotlight to shine a light on why marriage matters to same-sex couples.
VIDEO: Rhode Island House approves the freedom to marry
Posted on Jan 25, 2013 at 11:30 am
A new video shows the moment of victory in the House and includes interviews with several key legislators and volunteers for Rhode Islanders United for Marriage, the coalition working to win marriage in Rhode Island in 2013.