Freedom to Serve, Freedom to Marry highlights marriage discrimination against military families
Posted on May 16, 2012 at 09:00 am
Freedom to Marry and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network have teamed up this week to launch a new, national persuasion campaign - Freedom to Serve, Freedom to Marry. The campaign will illustrate how the Defense of Marriage Act negatively impacts military families.
President Obama Discusses Marriage on ‘The View’
Posted on May 16, 2012 at 05:00 pm
On Tuesday's episode of 'The View,' President Barack Obama spoke about his recent endorsement of the freedom to marry.
Respect for Marriage Act gains three new cosponsors
Posted on May 16, 2012 at 10:30 am
This week, two new members of the U.S. House of Representatives and one new senator signed on as cosponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act.
Newest cosponsors to Respect for Marriage Act are leading members of Congressional Black Caucus
Posted on Apr 23, 2012 at 09:53 am
The newest cosponsors to the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116) are two leaders within the Congressional Black Caucus.
22 Senators endorse freedom to marry plank in 2012 National Democratic Platform
Posted on Mar 02, 2012 at 01:04 pm
Today, the Washington Blade reported that 22 senators have joined a growing number of politicians and advocates who have endorsed including a freedom to marry plank in the Democratic Party’s 2012 national platform.
Freedom to Marry’s Top Ten Moments for Marriage in 2011
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 at 09:10 am
As we gear up for 2012 and our strategies for gaining more ground in the campaign to win marriage nationwide, here’s a look back at Freedom to Marry’s Top Ten Moments for Marriage in 2011.
Victory for Cristina and Monica
Posted on Dec 06, 2011 at 02:06 pm
Married lesbian couple Cristina and Monica are able to stay in the U.S. after Immigration and Customs Enforcement closes deportation case against Monica.
Senators Lieberman and Collins: It’s time to repeal DOMA
Posted on Nov 16, 2011 at 10:43 am
Freedom to Marry is joining with six state and national organizations to call on Senator Lieberman (I-CT) and Senator Collins (R-ME) to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act.
A Veteran’s Story
Posted on Nov 11, 2011 at 10:08 am
Jeffrey Correa, Freedom to Marry's Development Director, writes about his experience in the military and why Freedom to Marry's work to overturn DOMA is crucial to gay servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Rhode Islanders call on Senator Reed to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act
Posted on Oct 05, 2011 at 10:09 am
Since the launch of our joint campaign with Marriage Equality Rhode Island, Ocean State Action, and Courage Campaign last week, over 1,000 Rhode Islanders have called on Senator Jack Reed to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act.