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Gay and Transgender: Marriage and Relationship Recognition

Infographic: How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming 1 Military Couple

As the Supreme Court considers overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, it must take into account the ways the law harms our men and women in uniform and undermines our military readiness.

By Katie Miller | Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Infographic: Marriage Equality Is Now a Mainstream Value (2013 Update)

Recent polls confirm that an increasing majority of Americans support the freedom to marry and believe that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marriage.

By Crosby Burns and Christopher Frost | Thursday, March 21, 2013

How the Defense of Marriage Act Is Harming One Military Couple

play_alt icon Video Because of the Defense of Marriage Act, same-sex military spouses are not eligible for nearly 100 spousal benefits freely available to other military spouses. This inequality harms our military families and weakens our entire force.

By Lauren Santa Cruz and Katie Miller | Thursday, February 21, 2013

Military

Collateral Damage

book_alt2 icon Report By preventing the military from recognizing the legal marriages of same-sex military couples, the Defense of Marriage Act contradicts numerous military initiatives.

By Katie Miller | Thursday, February 21, 2013

Infographic: Americans Agree: DOMA Is Discrimination

A recent Center for American Progress and Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders poll shows that, more than ever, Americans agree: The Defense of Marriage Act has to go.

By Crosby Burns and Carisa Cunningham | Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Infographic: Money Pit Politics: Spending to Defend the Indefensible

Instead of House Republicans spending $3 million defending the Defense of Marriage Act, there are a number of better areas in which the money could be spent.

By Andrew Cray and Crosby Burns | Friday, January 25, 2013

Gay couple and their children

5 Ways the Defense of Marriage Act Harms Same-Sex Couples and Their Children

This unconstitutional law threatens the health, well-being, and economic livelihood of families headed by same-sex couples.

By Katie Miller and Crosby Burns | Friday, November 30, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court building

Same-Sex Couples and the Supreme Court: What to Expect in the Coming Weeks

The Court’s potential decision to review the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8 will impact thousands of same-sex couples nationwide.

By Crosby Burns and Andrew Blotky | Thursday, November 15, 2012

President Obama and Robin Roberts talk about marriage equality

Latino Support for Equality Goes Far Beyond Marriage

By near-universal margins, Latinos support laws and policies that level the playing field for gay Americans in all areas of life, not just marriage.

By Crosby Burns | Monday, October 22, 2012

The Defense of Marriage Act and Undocumented Immigrants

Ariel Eure explains why we need to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act in order to keep binational families together.

By Ariel Eure | Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Securing Legal Ties for Children Living in LGBT Families

Jennifer Chrisler, Laura Deaton, and Jeff Krehely show why we need stronger protections for children raised in gay and transgender homes.

By Jennifer Chrisler, Laura Deaton, and Jeff Krehely | Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Why Courts Matter

article icon Issue Brief Andrew Blotky and Kimberly Barton look at recent and ongoing court cases that demonstrate how much is at stake for the LGBT community.

By Andrew Blotky and Kimberly Barton | Thursday, July 12, 2012

Marriage Equality Now a Mainstream Value

Crosby Burns and Ben Harris analyze recent polls that show that the majority of Americans support marriage equality.

By Crosby Burns and Ben Harris | Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Infographic: Marriage Equality Is Now a Mainstream Value

Crosby Burns and Ben Harris show using an infographic that the public widely supports marriage equality.

By Crosby Burns and Ben Harris | Tuesday, July 10, 2012

President Obama Sparks Momentum with His Announcement on Marriage Equality

Recent polling shows same-sex marriage is gaining strong support from African American leaders and voters.

Friday, June 22, 2012

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