Dillon was born the day before New Year’s Eve amid streamers and noisemakers. For his parents, he is a manifestation of the love they have for one another and the joy of their lives.

But the world Dillon grows up in depends on the events that unfold in 35 days.

Dillon has two moms, Melissa Neufer and Erica Mikesh. Although they declared their love to one another before family and friends in a small commitment ceremony two years ago, they are prevented from marrying in their home state of California because of Prop. 8.

On March 26, AFER’s attorneys, led by distinguished co-counsel Ted Olson and David Boies, will argue before the United States Supreme Court that children like Dillon are guaranteed the same protections and rights as any other child in America. The fact that he has two mothers should not make him a second-class citizen. His parents should have the freedom to marry, and the right to be treated with equal dignity and respect under the law.

We have the chance to make sure Dillon grows up knowing that his parents are married. Please help AFER’s case for marriage equality at the Supreme Court by making a donation today.

Your tax-deductible gift will support AFER, the organization that was founded to bring the case against Prop. 8, hire the country’s best attorneys to argue it, and create an echo chamber of positive support for the case and marriage equality.

This is our opportunity, right now, to ensure a more just and equal society for children like Dillon. This is our chance to secure the freedom to marry for couples like Melissa and Erica. 

Post by Rob Reiner, Founding AFER Boardmember

Twenty-three years ago, I looked into the eyes of the love of my life and pledged to care for her in sickness and in health. It was a powerful moment that cemented our love to one another.

Yet, across America our gay and lesbian friends still don’t have the same freedom to marry. That’s not right and it’s past time for it to change.

In 40 days, AFER will make the case for full federal marriage equality at the Supreme Court. Will you join me by making a donation to support our efforts?

The love between my friends Paul & Jeff, two of the plaintiffs in our case, is just as real as the love I share with my wife, Michele. It’s time the government recognizes it.

Kris & Sandy, the other two plaintiffs of our case, have raised a family just as Michele and I have. It’s time their family has the same protections as mine.

 I’m asking for your help today so that couples like Paul & Jeff and Kris & Sandy can be brought together by the vows and universal recognition of marriage.

For years we have worked toward our goal of full federal marriage equality. Now we are days away from being before the U.S. Supreme Court, and we must all do what we can to make history.

I want every American to be able to look into the eyes of the person they love, man or woman, be able to pledge that love, and be brought together by the special, unique bond of marriage.

Let’s make that a reality. Will you help?

Dolores Huerta, president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, co-founded the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez.  During her more than fifty years of tireless advocacy, Huerta led national efforts to stop the exploitation of farm workers and extend government protections and equal rights.  In 1998, President Clinton awarded her the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights.

“Dolores Huerta’s decades of pioneering activism has helped create a world that is more free and equal for all,” said AFER Board President Chad Griffin.  “Her lifetime of advocacy on behalf of farm workers, women, the LGBT community, and others has ensured that every person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.  I am proud to count Dolores as a friend and an ally in the struggle for marriage equality.  The Presidential Medal of Freedom is a fitting honor for her inspiring work.”