http://www.freedomtomarry.org/ en Copyright 2012 2012-01-26T17:30:48+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/marriage-will-be-on-maines-ballot-in-november1/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/marriage-will-be-on-maines-ballot-in-november1/ This afternoon, our friends at EqualityMaine and GLAD will deliver over 100,000 signatures to Maine's Secretary of State that will put the freedom to marry on the ballot this November. 2012-01-26T16:30:48+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/on-the-track-to-victory-in-minnesota/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/on-the-track-to-victory-in-minnesota/ Nine months out from a critical vote on a constitutional amendment that would ban marriage for committed gay and lesbian couples, the Minnesotans United for All Families Campaign is working day and night to defeat this hurtful and unnecessary amendment. Freedom to Marry's Regina Clemente explains how you can get involved in defeating this attack on Minnesota families! Minnesota, States 2012-01-25T18:13:00+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/momentum-grows-for-marriage-in-washington-state/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/momentum-grows-for-marriage-in-washington-state/ Yesterday, dozens of people crowded into a Senate committee meeting in Olympia, Washington for the state’s first public hearings on the freedom to marry. 2012-01-24T18:57:00+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/nj-senate-judiciary-committee-advances-marriage-bill/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/nj-senate-judiciary-committee-advances-marriage-bill/ On an 8 to 4 vote, New Jersey's Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance a bill to extend marriage to gay and lesbian couples New Jersey 2012-01-24T18:11:02+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/roundup-launch-of-mayors-for-the-freedom-to-marry/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/roundup-launch-of-mayors-for-the-freedom-to-marry/ Check out some of the highlights from this morning's launch of "Mayors for the Freedom to Marry" at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C. 2012-01-20T16:39:52+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/bipartisan-mayors-for-the-freedom-to-marry-launches/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/bipartisan-mayors-for-the-freedom-to-marry-launches/ This morning in Washington D.C., Freedom to Marry announced the launch of Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, a bipartisan coalition of 75+ Mayors who support marriage for gay and lesbian couples. 2012-01-20T13:00:52+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/committee-vote-on-njs-marriage-bill-scheduled-for-next-week1/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/committee-vote-on-njs-marriage-bill-scheduled-for-next-week1/ Next Tuesday (01/24), New Jersey's Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing and vote on S.1, the bill to extend marriage to gay and lesbian couples. New Jersey 2012-01-18T18:24:31+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/canadian-marriages-of-same-sex-couples-are-not-in-jeopardy/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/canadian-marriages-of-same-sex-couples-are-not-in-jeopardy/ After a Canadian government official took a position in a trial-level divorce proceeding today, some same-sex couples worried that their marriages would no longer be valid. But no worries- your marriage is just as valid today as it was yesterday! 2012-01-12T21:05:15+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/the-freedom-to-marry-gains-momentum-in-washington-state/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/the-freedom-to-marry-gains-momentum-in-washington-state/ Washington United for Marriage and its allies are moving forward after Governor Gregoire’s announcement on Monday that she supports extending the freedom to marry to gay and lesbian couples. 2012-01-11T21:22:09+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/senator-reed-104-days-very-shortly/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/senator-reed-104-days-very-shortly/ 104 days ago, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) said he would decide "very shortly" whether or not he would cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, the bill that would overturn DOMA. But 104 days later, he's still deciding. What's the hold up, Senator Reed? Rhode Island, Federal, Legislative, Partner Organizations, Respect for Marriage Act 2012-01-10T14:36:32+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/legislative-leaders-announce-introduction-of-a-marriage-bill-in-nj/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/legislative-leaders-announce-introduction-of-a-marriage-bill-in-nj/ One day before the new legislature is sworn in, legislative leaders and marriage advocates in New Jersey announced that a marriage bill will be at the top of the legislative agenda in 2012. New Jersey, States, Marc Solomon, Legislative, Partner Organizations 2012-01-09T17:00:11+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/marriage-bill-gets-its-first-republican-cosponsor-in-the-washington-senate/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/marriage-bill-gets-its-first-republican-cosponsor-in-the-washington-senate/ State Senator Steve Litzow announced over the weekend that he will be the first Senate Republican to cosponsor the marriage bill in Washington state. Conservatives, Washington 2012-01-09T15:11:56+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/hawaii-and-delaware-celebrate-first-civil-unions-of-the-new-year/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/hawaii-and-delaware-celebrate-first-civil-unions-of-the-new-year/ Hawaii and Delaware joined a growing number of states extending relationship recognition to gay and lesbian couples when their historic civil union laws went into effect on New Year’s Day. 2012-01-04T21:27:06+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/governor-gregoire-announces-her-support-for-the-freedom-to-marry-in-washing/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/governor-gregoire-announces-her-support-for-the-freedom-to-marry-in-washing/ Days before the start of the state's legislative session, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire announced that she will introduce legislation to extend marriage to gay and lesbian couples. Women, Washington, States, Legislative, Partner Organizations 2012-01-04T16:24:49+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/standing-up-for-new-hampshire-families-launches-touching-tv-ad/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/standing-up-for-new-hampshire-families-launches-touching-tv-ad/ Did you catch the new television ad circulating in New Hampshire about the freedom to marry? 2011-12-28T18:30:15+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/do-you-like-harry-connick-jr.-i-do/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/do-you-like-harry-connick-jr.-i-do/ Starting today, anyone who makes a donation to Freedom to Marry will be entered to win a pair of tickets and backstage passes to see the new hit Broadway musical On a Clear Day You Can See Forever starring Harry Connick, Jr.! 2011-12-21T18:33:59+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/all-new-jersey-democrats-cosponsor-the-respect-for-marriage-act/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/all-new-jersey-democrats-cosponsor-the-respect-for-marriage-act/ With the addition of Senator Bob Menendez and Representative Bill Pascrell, all members of New Jersey's Democratic Congressional Delegation have signed on as cosponsors of the bill to repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act. New Jersey, Federal, Respect for Marriage Act 2011-12-21T14:16:12+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/senator-lieberman-connecticut-cant-wait-anymore/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/senator-lieberman-connecticut-cant-wait-anymore/ Today, we delivered over 1,000 signatures from Connecticut voters calling on Senator Joe Lieberman to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act. Federal marriage discrimination harms thousands of legally married same-sex couples in Connecticut each day. Will Senator Lieberman listen? Connecticut, Federal, Respect for Marriage Act 2011-12-20T18:23:39+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/senator-bob-menendez-announces-support-for-the-freedom-to-marry/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/senator-bob-menendez-announces-support-for-the-freedom-to-marry/ Today, Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) announced his support for the freedom to marry and the Respect for Marriage Act in the Star Ledger, New Jersey’s largest newspaper. 2011-12-18T13:46:51+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/freedom-to-marrys-top-ten-moments-for-marriage-in-2011/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/freedom-to-marrys-top-ten-moments-for-marriage-in-2011/ 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. New York, Non-Gay Allies, Political Parties, States, Business, DOMA, Evan Wolfson, Federal, Legislative, President Obama, Respect for Marriage Act 2011-12-16T13:10:20+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/thousands-of-mainers-ask-senator-collins-to-cosponsor-the-respect-for-marri/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/thousands-of-mainers-ask-senator-collins-to-cosponsor-the-respect-for-marri/ Today, Freedom to Marry, EqualityMaine, Courage Campaign, GLAD, Maine Women's Lobby and the ACLU of Maine hand delivered over 2,300 signatures from Senator Susan Collins' constituents asking her to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act. Women, Conservatives, Maine, Federal, Respect for Marriage Act 2011-12-13T19:08:56+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/tell-romney-stop-dissing-gay-veterans/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/tell-romney-stop-dissing-gay-veterans/ Yesterday, presidential candidate Mitt Romney told a 63 year old gay married Vietnam Veteran "I believe marriage is between a man and a woman." Help us Mitt he's wrong about marriage Conservatives, New Hampshire, Election 2012, Fundraising, Republicans, Protections and Responsibilities of Marriage, Video 2011-12-13T16:53:27+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/freedom-to-marry-applauds-removal-of-anti-gay-amendments-from-national-defe/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/freedom-to-marry-applauds-removal-of-anti-gay-amendments-from-national-defe/ Yesterday, the announcement by the National Defense Authorization Act conference committee announced that proposed anti-gay amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act would be dropped. Federal 2011-12-13T14:07:50+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/update-on-our-plans-for-2012-and-end-of-year-campaign/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/update-on-our-plans-for-2012-and-end-of-year-campaign/ Last week, Freedom to Marry kicked off our end of year fundraising campaign and asked for your help reaching our goal of raising $100,000 to fund our advocacy work in 2012. As promised, I want to report back on the progress we’ve made in the last two weeks. Fundraising 2011-12-09T15:47:39+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/sldn-plaintiffs-discuss-doma-on-msnbc/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/sldn-plaintiffs-discuss-doma-on-msnbc/ Charlie Morgan and Karen Morgan, two plaintiffs in the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) lawsuit challenging the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), appeared on MSNBC yesterday to talk about their marriage and the harms of DOMA. 2011-12-08T18:27:12+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/victory-for-cristina-and-monica/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/victory-for-cristina-and-monica/ Married lesbian couple Cristina and Monica are able to stay in the U.S. after Immigration and Customs Enforcement closes deportation case against Monica. Women, Latinos, Binational Couples, DOMA, Immigration, Video 2011-12-06T18:06:55+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/australias-labor-party-endorses-the-freedom-to-marry/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/australias-labor-party-endorses-the-freedom-to-marry/ Australia’s ruling Labor Party endorsed extending the freedom to marry to gay and lesbian couples throughout the country this past Saturday, according to the Associated Foreign Press} 2011-12-05T19:30:35+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/watch-evan-wolfson-speaks-at-the-center-on-law-and-government/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/watch-evan-wolfson-speaks-at-the-center-on-law-and-government/ Evan Wolfson speaks at North Carolina's Center on Law and Government. 2011-11-30T17:09:15+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/freedom-to-marry-equality-pa-and-courage-campaign-launch-tell-casey-to-comm/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/freedom-to-marry-equality-pa-and-courage-campaign-launch-tell-casey-to-comm/ It's been two months since we launched our campaign asking Senator Bob Casey to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, and after receiving 2,400+ constituent signatures and stories from folks around the state, he's remaining silent. So today, Freedom to Marry, Equality PA, and Courage Campaign are launching our "Tell Casey to Commit" campaign. 2011-11-30T14:09:58+00:00 http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/evan-wolfson-speaks-in-north-carolina/ http://www.freedomtomarry.org/blog/entry/evan-wolfson-speaks-in-north-carolina/ Freedom to Marry president Evan Wolfson is in North Carolina to speak about the potential impact of the pending constitutional amendment that would ban marriage for same-sex couples. 2011-11-29T16:58:15+00:00