American Foundation for Equal Rights

Marriage News Blog

Save the Date: Prop. 8 Oral Argument Before the U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in AFER’s federal constitutional challenge to California’s Proposition 8 on Tuesday, March 26.
Thank You! We Did It!
AFER Executive Director Adam Umhoefer sends a huge thank you to everyone who helped AFER exceed its $50,000 end-of-year fundraising goal.
Last Chance: Let’s make 2013 the year of marriage equality!
Just a quick reminder that this is your last chance to make a tax-deductible donation before the end of the year. Make your gift before Midnight tonight.
GOP Support Grows for DOMA Repeal
Outgoing Rep. Charlie Bass (R-New Hampshire) became the third Republican congressman to support legislation that would repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Video: Marriage Equality in 2012, Year in Review
Here's a quick year-in-review to get you caught up with the progress we made in 2012, and where we're going to focus in 2013.
“Equal Justice Under Law”
Make a special year-end donation to help AFER win the freedom to marry for every American. Your tax-deductible gift will be doubled dollar for dollar.
Readings of the play “8� in all 50 States
“8� is sweeping the nation. From Alaska to Florida, Maine to Hawaii, people across the nation are learning about what happened when fear and prejudice were put on trial.
Video: Last-Minute Marriage Legislation & More News
With just days left in the year, lawmakers in two states are making last-minute bids to pass marriage equality bills. A hugely successful campaign is culminating in Oregon. And support for an anti-gay amendment in Indiana is quickly crumbling.