5 Reasons to Vote for Marriage on November 2nd
For the first time in years, there is no statewide attack seeking to ban or overturn marriage on the ballot, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t cast votes in favor of the freedom to marry. Here are five reasons you should vote on November 2:
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Vote because we've waited long enough. The makeup of Congress after the
November elections will impact our chances of ending federal marriage discrimination
under the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act." DOMA deprives legally married
same-sex couples of more than a thousand federal responsibilities and protections of
marriage, including the ability to share Social Security benefits with a spouse, file joint tax returns, and sponsor a partner for a green card or U.S. citizenship. -
Vote because the freedom to marry is on the line in several key states. We are on
the cusp of winning marriage in a number of states, including New York, Maryland,
Minnesota, and Rhode Island. The outcomes of gubernatorial and state legislative races in the states will significantly impact our ability to pass marriage equality legislation in 2011. -
Vote because our opponents will. Although a majority of Americans nationwide now
support the freedom to marry, we can only ensure that a majority of voters will also
support ending marriage discrimination if you and other allies show up on Election Day. -
Vote because Maggie Gallagher, Tony Perkins, and other anti-gay leaders don't
want you to. The "National Organization for Marriage" and other anti-gay groups are
spending millions of dollars promoting anti-gay candidates across the country and trying to oust pro-gay elected officials. You can counteract their efforts by exercising your right to vote. - Vote because it's the right thing to do.