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FiveThirtyEight Analysis Finds Accelerated Shift in Support for the Freedom to Marry

In its survey of marriage polls since 1988, FiveThirtyEight has found an accelerated shift in support for the freedom to marry in recent months.

CNN Poll Finds Majority Support for the Freedom to Marry Nationwide

For the first time, a national poll shows that a majority of Americans support the freedom to marry.

FAQ on Judge Walker’s Ruling Extending Stay in Perry v. Schwarzenegger

FAQ from NCLR on the recent ruling by Judge Vaughn R. Walker to extend stay in Perry v. Schwarzenegger until August 18.

District Court Ruling Strikes Down Proposition 8

The district court decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger affirming same-sex couples' constitutional freedom to marry.

FAQ on the Federal District Court’s Rulings Overturning DOMA Section 3

FAQ from GLAD on the recent rulings in the Federal District Court of Massachusetts striking down DOMA Section 3.

List of 1,138 Federal Rights, Benefits, and Privileges of Marriage

Report issued by the General Accounting Office.

Respect for Marriage Act Co-Sponsors

Which Congresspersons are currently co-sponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act?

Serving With Integrity: Repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

This article provides counterarguments and information pertinent to the most common assertions made by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" proponents.

Evan Wolfson on Huffington Post: Respect for Marriage Act Introduced in Congress: Time to Dump “DOMA

Commentary on the introduction of the Respect for Marriage Act

Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenau: Proudly Changing My Position on DOMA

Commentary from A Congressperson who orginally voted for the so-called Defense of Marriage Act

Read the Press Release

Announcing the Introduction of the Respect for Marriage Act

Fact Sheet on the Respect for Marriage Act

The Respect for Marriage Act of 2009: What is it and what will it do?

TRANSCRIPT: Bob Barr’s Testimony on the DOMA and FMA

Testimony by the author of the Federal so-called DOMA in which he states he now opposes it.