Yes On Gay Marriage

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01. Sign the Petition

Take action today by signing the Yes On Gay Marriage Petition. Only by speaking out in massive numbers will we get the attention of our representatives in Washington, the women and men who are responsible for defending our rights. Download the Petition

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02. Gay Marriage Heroes

Every so often, a person emerges whose dedication, compassion, and strength of will leave a permanent mark on our shared history. We celebrate those whose groundbreaking work has contributed to the fight for gay marriage.

A historic decision by California courts that will set a precedent for the nation.

Read the Ruling

04. Speaking Out

Many well-known figures speak out in support of our rights showing how far we’ve come in our struggle for recognition and equality.

When opponents of same-sex marriage explain their views, the reasons vary from person to person, but a few of the same false beliefs crop up almost every time. Most of these are spread through misdirected emotional appeals, misinformation about our legal system, and a lack of basic knowledge about the venerable history of marriage.

Pride events are gearing up all across the country. Learn how you can be apart of the change with Yes On Gay Marriage and help us at your local Pride Event.

Find out exactly where your home state stands on gay marriage legislation with this state-by-state breakdown of marriage laws, including text from relevant laws and handy references.

The Defense of Marriage Act, also known as DOMA, is a law dictating that federal benefits and protections that normally apply to married couples are taken away if the spouses are of the same sex. Even if a state chooses to legalize gay marriage, same-sex couples are left in the cold when it comes to federal rights such as Social Security, employment benefits and veteran's benefits.