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Profile of Prop. 8 Plaintiffs Sandy and Kris
Take a look inside the home of Prop. 8 plaintiffs Sandy Stier and Kris Perry.
Prop. 8 Proponents File Final Brief
Our opponents in the Proposition 8 case—an organization that calls itself ProtectMarriage.com—just filed their reply brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. This is the last and final brief before AFER’s attorneys face them a week from today at oral argument.
More Republicans for Marriage
Bipartisan support for marriage equality continues to grow, with a high-profile Republican coming out for marriage this week. President Obama comments the marriage cases before the Supreme Court, while new legislation advances in Colorado, Minnesota, and Rhode Island.
WATCH: Hillary Clinton’s Marriage Equality Video
There's major news today on the freedom to marry, with one of the most powerful women in the world lending her voice to our cause.
Another Republican Supports Marriage Equality
Another prominent Republican shows his support of marriage equality. Ohio Sen. Rob Portman shares with CNN that he changed his mind after his son came out to him and his wife. Another reminder of how important it is for gay and lesbian Americans to share their personal stories to win hearts and change minds.
Video: Making Our Case at the Supreme Court
We are now less than two weeks away from making our case at the U.S. Supreme Court, so we put together a quick video about what we’re fighting for and what’s at stake.
Military Officials & Servicemembers to Urge an End to DOMA
Military officials, servicemembers, and advocacy groups who filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in Windsor v. United States will hold a press conference call on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the harms of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on the nation’s military.
Bill Clinton for Marriage Equality
We've got lots of good news this week, from an op-ed by President Clinton to progress on Colorado's civil unions. Plus a slew of favorable polls shows momentum building in key states, and opposition shrinking into just a few tightly-knit pockets. All that plus we're counting down to oral argument in AFER's Prop 8 case.
Washington Post Profiles AFER Plaintiffs Fighting for Marriage Equality
It’s the moving stories of couples like Paul and Jeff that are at the heart of our case for marriage equality. Read the Washington Post's profile of this incredible couple.
Important Editorial on the Defense of Marriage Act
President Clinton has weighed in on DOMA and the federal recognition of marriage for gay and lesbian Americans in a powerful Washington Post editorial.