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Freedom to Marry is the leading campaign working to win marriage nationwide. We work with a diverse range of partner organizations and supporters from across the country to end the exclusion of same-sex couples from the responsibilities, protections, and commitment of marriage. To learn more about Freedom to Marry, visit About Us.
For press inquires and further information, contact:
Angela Dallara, Communications Associate - angela [at] freedomtomarry.org - 315.207.3983
Jackie Yodashkin, Communications Director - jackie [at] freedomtomarry.org - 917.620.4502
155 W. 19th St., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011
fax: 646.375.2069
Press Releases
New Poll Shows Record Intensity in Support for the Freedom to Marry
5/23/2012
A new poll released today by ABC and the Washington Post shows that the number of Americans who strongly support same-sex couples’ freedom to marry now far exceeds the number of those who strongly oppose.
Campaign Marks Memorial Day with Petition to End Marriage Discrimination Against Military Families
5/23/2012
As Memorial Day approaches, Freedom to Marry and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) launched a grassroots petition calling on Congress to end marriage discrimination against service members and veterans.
New Campaign Highlights Stories of Military Families Harmed by So-Called Defense of Marriage Act
5/16/2012
A week after President Obama announced his support for ending marriage discrimination against same-sex couples, Freedom to Marry and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) announced Freedom to Serve, Freedom to Marry, a new national campaign that will highlight the stories of military families harmed by the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Freedom to Marry Releases Video of Audra McDonald Hailing President Obama’s Support for Marriage
5/14/2012
Today Freedom to Marry released a video starring Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald, recently nominated for a 5th Tony for her role in Porgy and Bess, hailing the President’s announcement of support for the freedom to marry.
Evan Wolfson to Receive Barnard Medal of Distinction Alongside President Obama
5/14/2012
Today, President Barack Obama will deliver the Commencement Address at Barnard College’s graduation ceremony and receive the Barnard Medal of Distinction, the school’s highest honor, also being presented to Freedom to Marry’s Founder and President Evan Wolfson.
Bipartisan Chairs of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry Applaud President Obama’s Marriage Support
5/9/2012
The five chairs of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, including Independent Michael Bloomberg of New York City, Republican Jerry Sanders of San Diego and Democrats Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles, Thomas Menino of Boston, Annise Parker of Houston, released the following statement today, regarding President Obama’s announcement supporting the freedom to marry.
National Campaign Hails President Obama’s Historic Support for the Freedom to Marry
5/9/2012
Below is a statement from Evan Wolfson, Founder and President of Freedom to Marry, the campaign to win marriage nationwide, hailing President Obama’s statement of support for the freedom to marry.
NC Anti-Gay Amendment Passes, Denying All Protections for Same-Sex Couples
5/8/2012
Today anti-gay forces succeeded in adding a discriminatory amendment to the North Carolina constitution barring same-sex couples from marrying, preventing the enactment of civil union or domestic partnership, and precluding other legal recognition for any “domestic union” other than a married heterosexual couple.
Evan Wolfson to Receive Barnard Medal of Distinction Alongside President Obama
5/8/2012
On Monday, May 14, 2012, President Barack Obama will deliver the Commencement Address at Barnard College’s graduation ceremony and receive the Barnard Medal of Distinction, the school’s highest honor, also being presented to Freedom to Marry’s Founder and President Evan Wolfson.
Caroline Kennedy Joins Call for Freedom to Marry Plank in National Democratic Platform
5/7/2012
Today Caroline Kennedy joined Freedom to Marry’s Democrats: Say I Do campaign calling for a freedom to marry plank in this year’s national Democratic Party Platform.