January 5, 2012
Dear Justin,
Thank you for contacting me about the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). I appreciate hearing from you on this critical issue.
DOMA, which was passed by Congress and signed by President Clinton in 1996, excludes same-sex couples from marriage and allows states to refuse to recognize legal same-sex marriages from other states. This law discriminates against same-sex couples in committed, long-term relationships.
Several federal courts have recently ruled that DOMA is unconstitutional. Further, the Department of Justice has recently announced that it will no longer defend DOMA in court.
As you may know, I have long supported equal rights for all Americans, regardless of race, sex, religion, or sexual orientation. For this reason, I am a proud cosponsor of S. 598, the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal DOMA and allow the federal government to recognize legal same-sex marriages.
This bill is just one of many steps in ensuring same-sex individuals and couples enjoy the same rights as other Americans. I look forward to working with my colleagues on this and other initiatives that will further that goal.
Thank you again for contacting me, and please do not hesitate to do so in the future on this or any other matter of concern to you.
Sincerely,
Al Franken
United States Senator
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Letter I Received from Barack Obama about LGBT Rights!
White House
Washington
January 17, 2012
Dear Friend:
Thank you for writing. We must stand united to protect liberty and justice for all our citizens, and I appreciate your perspective on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights.
My Administration has taken a number of steps to address issues affecting the LGBT community. On December 22, 2010, I was proud to sign the repeal of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. This repeal strengthens our national security while upholding the very ideals our service members fight to defend. With the repeal’s swift and efficient implementation, thousands of Americans in uniform are no longer forced to bear the added burden of secrecy and isolation in order to serve our country.
Our values are also protected by the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which I was honored to sign into law. This law adds Federal protections against crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation to existing civil rights protections.
In addition to these important developments, I signed a Presidential Memorandum directing hospitals receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds to give all patients the compassion and security they deserve in their time of need, including the ability to choose who can visit them and make medical decisions. I also extended benefits to same-sex partners of Federal employees in the Foreign Service and Executive Branch. To help take on discrimination in all its forms, we are working to ensure core Federal housing programs are open to all. Additionally, we ended the ban on entry to the United States for people living with HIV/AIDS and issued the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
While we have made great strides, much work remains in the quest for equality for LGBT individuals. I have consistently called for the legislative repeal of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and my Administration will no longer defend the constitutionality of Section 3 of DOMA—which I believe violates the equal protection component of the Fifth Amendment—in court. I have also urged Congress to pass the bipartisan Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act, and I support an inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Adoption rights must be secured for LGBT families, and we need to ensure our children are free to learn in supportive environments in school. For information about my commitment to preventing bullying and harassment, along with resources for those facing bullying, please visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/ItGetsbetter and www.StopBullying.gov.
Thank you, again, for writing. To learn more about my Administration’s efforts to create a more open and tolerant society, please visit: www.WhiteHouse.gov/LGBT.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
Washington
January 17, 2012
Dear Friend:
Thank you for writing. We must stand united to protect liberty and justice for all our citizens, and I appreciate your perspective on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights.
My Administration has taken a number of steps to address issues affecting the LGBT community. On December 22, 2010, I was proud to sign the repeal of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. This repeal strengthens our national security while upholding the very ideals our service members fight to defend. With the repeal’s swift and efficient implementation, thousands of Americans in uniform are no longer forced to bear the added burden of secrecy and isolation in order to serve our country.
Our values are also protected by the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which I was honored to sign into law. This law adds Federal protections against crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation to existing civil rights protections.
In addition to these important developments, I signed a Presidential Memorandum directing hospitals receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds to give all patients the compassion and security they deserve in their time of need, including the ability to choose who can visit them and make medical decisions. I also extended benefits to same-sex partners of Federal employees in the Foreign Service and Executive Branch. To help take on discrimination in all its forms, we are working to ensure core Federal housing programs are open to all. Additionally, we ended the ban on entry to the United States for people living with HIV/AIDS and issued the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
While we have made great strides, much work remains in the quest for equality for LGBT individuals. I have consistently called for the legislative repeal of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and my Administration will no longer defend the constitutionality of Section 3 of DOMA—which I believe violates the equal protection component of the Fifth Amendment—in court. I have also urged Congress to pass the bipartisan Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act, and I support an inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Adoption rights must be secured for LGBT families, and we need to ensure our children are free to learn in supportive environments in school. For information about my commitment to preventing bullying and harassment, along with resources for those facing bullying, please visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/ItGetsbetter and www.StopBullying.gov.
Thank you, again, for writing. To learn more about my Administration’s efforts to create a more open and tolerant society, please visit: www.WhiteHouse.gov/LGBT.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
Friday, November 11, 2011
Tell the Senate: Push forward DOMA repeal!
Supporters like you have already generated 155,768 signatures on this petition. Help get to 175,000!
House Republicans are dumping more and more money into their fight to uphold DOMA, but the Senate Judiciary Committee is pressing ahead with the Respect for Marriage Act – historic legislation that would repeal DOMA once and for all. DOMA deprives same-sex couples of over 1,100 federal rights, benefits, and responsibilities of marriage. It's not right, and it's time for repeal. HRC is delivering your signed petition to the U.S. Senate to remind lawmakers that we're counting on them to act. Sign the petition Now!
Dear Senator,
As a supporter of the Human Rights Campaign, I am writing to urge you to push forward the Respect for Marriage Act (S.598), introduced by Sen. Feinstein. As you know, this bill would repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, and provide equal federal marriage rights to legally committed same-sex couples.
The Human Rights Campaign has been fighting to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act ever since it was enacted -- from the delivery of over 340,000 petition signatures and letters to Congress in just the past two years to HRC President Joe Solmonese's testimony at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in July.
It's time to advance the Respect for Marriage Act. With the Senate Judiciary Committee now moving this bill forward, I'm counting on you to demonstrate a commitment to the cause of equality by doing everything in your power to repeal DOMA.
I and a majority of Americans support the repeal of this law, and I thank you for considering our position at this critical time for the issue of equality.
Sincerely,
{Your Name}
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House Republicans are dumping more and more money into their fight to uphold DOMA, but the Senate Judiciary Committee is pressing ahead with the Respect for Marriage Act – historic legislation that would repeal DOMA once and for all. DOMA deprives same-sex couples of over 1,100 federal rights, benefits, and responsibilities of marriage. It's not right, and it's time for repeal. HRC is delivering your signed petition to the U.S. Senate to remind lawmakers that we're counting on them to act. Sign the petition Now!
Dear Senator,
As a supporter of the Human Rights Campaign, I am writing to urge you to push forward the Respect for Marriage Act (S.598), introduced by Sen. Feinstein. As you know, this bill would repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, and provide equal federal marriage rights to legally committed same-sex couples.
The Human Rights Campaign has been fighting to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act ever since it was enacted -- from the delivery of over 340,000 petition signatures and letters to Congress in just the past two years to HRC President Joe Solmonese's testimony at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in July.
It's time to advance the Respect for Marriage Act. With the Senate Judiciary Committee now moving this bill forward, I'm counting on you to demonstrate a commitment to the cause of equality by doing everything in your power to repeal DOMA.
I and a majority of Americans support the repeal of this law, and I thank you for considering our position at this critical time for the issue of equality.
Sincerely,
{Your Name}
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Top 10 Reasons to Legalize Gay Marriage
Written by a straight man, this article highlights some of the best reasons to support legalizing gay marriage. Marriage is the key ingredient for a happiness and stability and this shouldn't be denied from gay persons. If America wants to call itself free there simply is no other option.
1. It's simply the right thing to do.
2. Gay parents have been proven to be just as good parents as straight parents. Also, there are countless children waiting to be adopted and gay persons in wedlock are more likely to have children.
3. Children that are raised by gay parents have no more chance of being gay children than any other child. This is a notorious lie that has been perpetuated by hate and the extreme conservative right-wing of American politics. Being gay results from nature, not nurture.
4. To support the troops. "Don't Ask Don't Tell" has been repealed but this doesn't alleviate stress caused by not allowing gay partners to marry. It's not good policy to let gay combatants fight for their country with the uncertainty they have for what might happen to their partner if they die while fighting.
5. To give survivors rights to gay couples. Currently gay partners are not able to fully exercise their right to handle the legal matters of their dying partner and cannot fully be there for them in their final years. This is an insult to humanity to deny gay persons of the dignity of having their most loved and trusted person in the world be there during their last days.
6. For economy stability. Not just for the tax credits that straight married people enjoy, but also for the stability of the American economy. Allowing gay people to get married would give a growing population increased spending power. The tax benefits and extension of credit with two incomes in a married relationship could increase spending in industries such as durable goods, home improvement, automobiles, childcare, services, event planning, the economic benefits are endless!
7. Gay people deserve happiness just as much as straight people. Happiness derives from the love and devotion that comes from marriage. While it's true that many gay people are happy with the arrangement they currently have. They have two incomes, successful careers, and if they don't have children they more have more disposable income, but they commonly still feel like something is missing.
8. To reduce depression in adolescents. Giving gay children the hope that they can get married some day and have children in a socially acceptable country will reduce depression among gay young people. Straight children are allowed this freedom and should be no surprise that many gay teenagers experience extreme depression.
9. To reduce gay bullying in schools. If we legalize gay marriage, there will be one less reason for gay children to get teased. They will be less reluctant to be ashamed of their personal preference and will have hope that they can be just as happy as their straight counterparts.
10. To help end the hate and intolerance of homosexuality in America. Just because America has a long history of prejudice that's no reason to keep perpetuating it. The unwelcoming fringes of our society seems to become accustomed to moving from alienating one demographic to another and the resistance to gay marriage is just another example of prejudice in America.
Learn more about supporting legalizing gay marriage and the growing social movement at:
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1. It's simply the right thing to do.
2. Gay parents have been proven to be just as good parents as straight parents. Also, there are countless children waiting to be adopted and gay persons in wedlock are more likely to have children.
3. Children that are raised by gay parents have no more chance of being gay children than any other child. This is a notorious lie that has been perpetuated by hate and the extreme conservative right-wing of American politics. Being gay results from nature, not nurture.
4. To support the troops. "Don't Ask Don't Tell" has been repealed but this doesn't alleviate stress caused by not allowing gay partners to marry. It's not good policy to let gay combatants fight for their country with the uncertainty they have for what might happen to their partner if they die while fighting.
5. To give survivors rights to gay couples. Currently gay partners are not able to fully exercise their right to handle the legal matters of their dying partner and cannot fully be there for them in their final years. This is an insult to humanity to deny gay persons of the dignity of having their most loved and trusted person in the world be there during their last days.
6. For economy stability. Not just for the tax credits that straight married people enjoy, but also for the stability of the American economy. Allowing gay people to get married would give a growing population increased spending power. The tax benefits and extension of credit with two incomes in a married relationship could increase spending in industries such as durable goods, home improvement, automobiles, childcare, services, event planning, the economic benefits are endless!
7. Gay people deserve happiness just as much as straight people. Happiness derives from the love and devotion that comes from marriage. While it's true that many gay people are happy with the arrangement they currently have. They have two incomes, successful careers, and if they don't have children they more have more disposable income, but they commonly still feel like something is missing.
8. To reduce depression in adolescents. Giving gay children the hope that they can get married some day and have children in a socially acceptable country will reduce depression among gay young people. Straight children are allowed this freedom and should be no surprise that many gay teenagers experience extreme depression.
9. To reduce gay bullying in schools. If we legalize gay marriage, there will be one less reason for gay children to get teased. They will be less reluctant to be ashamed of their personal preference and will have hope that they can be just as happy as their straight counterparts.
10. To help end the hate and intolerance of homosexuality in America. Just because America has a long history of prejudice that's no reason to keep perpetuating it. The unwelcoming fringes of our society seems to become accustomed to moving from alienating one demographic to another and the resistance to gay marriage is just another example of prejudice in America.
Learn more about supporting legalizing gay marriage and the growing social movement at:
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Defense-of-Gay-Marriage-Act-DGMA/311234748892353?sk=wall
The Defense of Gay Marriage Act (DGMA) - Started in 2011 by the people supporting gay rights and human rights in America and throughout the world!
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Obama Supports Gay Marriage and Equal Rights for the LGBT Community!
Guess who else supports gay marriage? Obama does!! Read his letter about his support to the LGBT community:
Letter from President Obama to the LGBT community, Feb 28, 2008:
Equality is a moral imperative. That’s why throughout my career, I have fought to eliminate discrimination against LGBT Americans. In Illinois, I co-sponsored a fully inclusive bill that prohibited discrimination on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity, extending protection to the workplace, housing, and places of public accommodation. In the U.S. Senate, I have co-sponsored bills that would equalize tax treatment for same-sex couples and provide benefits to domestic partners of federal employees. And as president, I will place the weight of my administration behind the enactment of the Matthew Shepard Act to outlaw hate crimes and a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act to outlaw workplace discrimination on the
basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
As your President, I will use the bully pulpit to urge states to treat same-sex couples with full equality in their family and adoption laws. I personally believe that civil unions represent the best way to secure that equal treatment. But I also believe that the federal government should not stand in the way of states that want to decide on their own how best to pursue equality for gay and lesbian couples — whether that means a domestic partnership, a civil union, or a civil marriage. Unlike Senator Clinton, I support the complete repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) – a position I have held since before arriving in the U.S. Senate. While some say we should repeal only part of the law, I believe we should get rid of that statute altogether. Federal law should not discriminate in any way against gay and lesbian couples, which is precisely what DOMA does. I have also called for us to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DONE!), and I have worked to improve the Uniting American Families Act so we can afford same-sex couples the same rights and obligations as married couples in our immigration system.
The next president must also address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. When it comes to prevention, we do not have to choose between values and science. While abstinence education should be part of any strategy, we also need to use common sense. We should have age-appropriate sex education that includes information about contraception. We should pass the JUSTICE Act to combat infection within our prison population. And we should lift the federal ban on needle exchange, which could dramatically reduce rates of infection among drug users. In addition, local governments can protect public health by distributing contraceptives. We also need a president who’s willing to confront the stigma – too often tied to homophobia – that continues to surround HIV/AIDS. I confronted this stigma directly in a speech to evangelicals at Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church, and will continue to speak out as president. That is where I stand on the major issues of the day. But having the right positions on the issues is only half the battle. The other half is to win broad support for those positions. And winning broad support will require stepping outside our comfort zone. If we want to repeal DOMA, repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and implement fully inclusive laws outlawing hate crimes and discrimination in the workplace, we need to bring the message of LGBT equality to skeptical audiences as well as friendly ones – and that’s what I’ve done throughout my career. I brought this message of inclusiveness to all of America in my keynote address at the 2004 Democratic convention. I talked about the need to fight homophobia when I announced my candidacy for President, and I have been talking about LGBT equality to a number of groups during this campaign – from local LGBT activists to rural farmers to parishioners at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where Dr. Martin Luther King once preached.
Just as important, I have been listening to what all Americans have to say. I will never compromise on my commitment to equal rights for all LGBT Americans. But neither will I close my ears to the voices of those who still need to be convinced. That is the work we must do to move forward together. It is difficult. It is challenging. And it is necessary.
Americans are yearning for leadership that can empower us to reach for what we know is possible. I believe that we can achieve the goal of full equality for the millions of LGBT people in this country. To do that, we need leadership that can appeal to the best parts of the human spirit. Join with me, and I will provide that leadership. Together, we will achieve real equality for all Americans, gay and straight alike.
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Letter from President Obama to the LGBT community, Feb 28, 2008:
Equality is a moral imperative. That’s why throughout my career, I have fought to eliminate discrimination against LGBT Americans. In Illinois, I co-sponsored a fully inclusive bill that prohibited discrimination on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity, extending protection to the workplace, housing, and places of public accommodation. In the U.S. Senate, I have co-sponsored bills that would equalize tax treatment for same-sex couples and provide benefits to domestic partners of federal employees. And as president, I will place the weight of my administration behind the enactment of the Matthew Shepard Act to outlaw hate crimes and a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act to outlaw workplace discrimination on the
basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
As your President, I will use the bully pulpit to urge states to treat same-sex couples with full equality in their family and adoption laws. I personally believe that civil unions represent the best way to secure that equal treatment. But I also believe that the federal government should not stand in the way of states that want to decide on their own how best to pursue equality for gay and lesbian couples — whether that means a domestic partnership, a civil union, or a civil marriage. Unlike Senator Clinton, I support the complete repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) – a position I have held since before arriving in the U.S. Senate. While some say we should repeal only part of the law, I believe we should get rid of that statute altogether. Federal law should not discriminate in any way against gay and lesbian couples, which is precisely what DOMA does. I have also called for us to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DONE!), and I have worked to improve the Uniting American Families Act so we can afford same-sex couples the same rights and obligations as married couples in our immigration system.
The next president must also address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. When it comes to prevention, we do not have to choose between values and science. While abstinence education should be part of any strategy, we also need to use common sense. We should have age-appropriate sex education that includes information about contraception. We should pass the JUSTICE Act to combat infection within our prison population. And we should lift the federal ban on needle exchange, which could dramatically reduce rates of infection among drug users. In addition, local governments can protect public health by distributing contraceptives. We also need a president who’s willing to confront the stigma – too often tied to homophobia – that continues to surround HIV/AIDS. I confronted this stigma directly in a speech to evangelicals at Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church, and will continue to speak out as president. That is where I stand on the major issues of the day. But having the right positions on the issues is only half the battle. The other half is to win broad support for those positions. And winning broad support will require stepping outside our comfort zone. If we want to repeal DOMA, repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and implement fully inclusive laws outlawing hate crimes and discrimination in the workplace, we need to bring the message of LGBT equality to skeptical audiences as well as friendly ones – and that’s what I’ve done throughout my career. I brought this message of inclusiveness to all of America in my keynote address at the 2004 Democratic convention. I talked about the need to fight homophobia when I announced my candidacy for President, and I have been talking about LGBT equality to a number of groups during this campaign – from local LGBT activists to rural farmers to parishioners at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where Dr. Martin Luther King once preached.
Just as important, I have been listening to what all Americans have to say. I will never compromise on my commitment to equal rights for all LGBT Americans. But neither will I close my ears to the voices of those who still need to be convinced. That is the work we must do to move forward together. It is difficult. It is challenging. And it is necessary.
Americans are yearning for leadership that can empower us to reach for what we know is possible. I believe that we can achieve the goal of full equality for the millions of LGBT people in this country. To do that, we need leadership that can appeal to the best parts of the human spirit. Join with me, and I will provide that leadership. Together, we will achieve real equality for all Americans, gay and straight alike.
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Justice Department will no longer defend DOMA against constitutional challenges
News Flash: Justice Department will no longer defend DOMA against constitutional challenges
The Obama administration recently announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act against challenges questioning whether the law is constitutional.
President Barack Obama has long opposed the act, and during the campaign he would work for its repeal. Nevertheless, the U.S. Department of Justice defended the law when it was challenged.
Read More Here
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The Obama administration recently announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act against challenges questioning whether the law is constitutional.
President Barack Obama has long opposed the act, and during the campaign he would work for its repeal. Nevertheless, the U.S. Department of Justice defended the law when it was challenged.
Read More Here
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
1,100+ Federal Legal Rights for Straight Marriages, ZERO Federal Legal Rights for Gay Partners!
Reality Check: 1,100+ federal legal rights and benefits are provided to straight marriages, and ZERO of these rights are given to gay couples. This inequality is just plain WRONG! Help us increase this number for the LGBT community as soon as possible.
If you are unsure if you support Gay Marriage just ask yourself, would you prevent your straight loved one from getting married and being happy with their partner? If the answer is no than you belong with us. If you're on the fence, just let go of your programming and become open minded. Gay people deserve to get married, and deserve the same rights the rest of us all enjoy. This is America after all.
Repeal DOMA Now!
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Thanks,
Justin
If you are unsure if you support Gay Marriage just ask yourself, would you prevent your straight loved one from getting married and being happy with their partner? If the answer is no than you belong with us. If you're on the fence, just let go of your programming and become open minded. Gay people deserve to get married, and deserve the same rights the rest of us all enjoy. This is America after all.
Repeal DOMA Now!
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Thanks,
Justin
Monday, October 31, 2011
Support the Respect for Marriage Act Currently in Congress!
The Defense of Gay Marriage Act is proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act, introduced by Senator Feinstein and Congressman Nadler is an actual piece of legislation that would repeal The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). This legislation would uphold the principle that the federal government should not deny gay and lesbian couples the same rights and legal protections as straight couples.
Support The Defense of Gay Marriage Act along with the Respect for Marriage Act! Together we can give gay and lesbian citizens equal rights under the federal law.
-Read more about the Respect for Marriage Act
Email your Congressperson and tell them to support it. If you're not sure how to find their emails go Here
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Support The Defense of Gay Marriage Act along with the Respect for Marriage Act! Together we can give gay and lesbian citizens equal rights under the federal law.
-Read more about the Respect for Marriage Act
Email your Congressperson and tell them to support it. If you're not sure how to find their emails go Here
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Gay-marriage backers making full-court press to Repeal DOMA
Efforts to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) are gearing up! Supporters everywhere are flexing their muscle and making it clear that gay marriage will happen. It's just a matter of when, not if now! The Senate will convene soon to consider repealing the law.
-Washington Times, 10/30/2011 - Read more of this Article
It's now more important than every to support the Defense of Gay Marriage Act (DGMA) and make it reality! Contact your senator today and convince them to support new legislation to define and legalize gay marriage.
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The wheels are set in motion for a generation defining movement of epic proportions. Say hello to DGMA and say goodbye to DOMA as well as the prejudice of gay people everywhere!
-Washington Times, 10/30/2011 - Read more of this Article
It's now more important than every to support the Defense of Gay Marriage Act (DGMA) and make it reality! Contact your senator today and convince them to support new legislation to define and legalize gay marriage.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK PLEASE, DGMA NEEDS MORE SUPPORT! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS EVERYONE!
The wheels are set in motion for a generation defining movement of epic proportions. Say hello to DGMA and say goodbye to DOMA as well as the prejudice of gay people everywhere!
Like the Defense of Gay Marriage Act on Facebook!
Help us get the word out and support Gay Marriage on Facebook!
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Do your part by telling your family, friends, co-workers, and others about The Defense of Gay Marriage Act. Email your Congressperson and the Office of the President and let them know you support this cause and would like more attention given to it.
Thanks for reading, and have a great day!
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Do your part by telling your family, friends, co-workers, and others about The Defense of Gay Marriage Act. Email your Congressperson and the Office of the President and let them know you support this cause and would like more attention given to it.
Thanks for reading, and have a great day!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Contact Congress about The Defense of Gay Marriage Act!
Contact Congress about The Defense of Gay Marriage Act!
The only way this movement can get off the ground is with you!
Contact your friends, family, and neighbors and urge them to contact their Congressperson regarding this proposal. If you're not sure how to find their contact information here's a website to visit and a template letter you can use:
ContactingtheCongress.org
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------------Form-Letter------------
From a Concerned Citizen and Taxpayer:
I propose a new act to respond to "The Defense of Marriage Act," "The Defense of Gay Marriage Act" or DGMA. It's time we stop treating the LGBT community like second class citizens and give them the right to marry. Visit the website and facebook page for more information about this new social movement:
http://defenseofgaymarriage.blogspot.com/
a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Defense-of-Gay-Marriage-Act-DGMA/311234748892353?sk=wall
Sincerely,
Your Name
The only way this movement can get off the ground is with you!
Contact your friends, family, and neighbors and urge them to contact their Congressperson regarding this proposal. If you're not sure how to find their contact information here's a website to visit and a template letter you can use:
ContactingtheCongress.org
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------------Form-Letter------------
From a Concerned Citizen and Taxpayer:
I propose a new act to respond to "The Defense of Marriage Act," "The Defense of Gay Marriage Act" or DGMA. It's time we stop treating the LGBT community like second class citizens and give them the right to marry. Visit the website and facebook page for more information about this new social movement:
http://defenseofgaymarriage.blogspot.com/
a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Defense-of-Gay-Marriage-Act-DGMA/311234748892353?sk=wall
Sincerely,
Your Name
Welcome to the Defense of Gay Marriage Act (DGMA)
This is the answer to The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). This news blog is written by a straight man in defense of gay men and women everywhere. It's easy to see why the extreme mentally ill right wing of American politics believes in DOMA. Like most prejudices, being homophobic has been accepted and even encouraged in our society for many years. Those days are now numbered, but there's still a very vocal minority that if they had it their way gays would never marry.
This is unacceptable. If we want to call ourselves a free nation we need to support all of our citizens. The American way has always been to alienate a group that has a lifestyle that is foreign or scary to us. We need not be scarred. If we introduce The Defense of Gay Marriage Act (DGMA) and gay people everywhere are able to marry it simply will not, can not mean Armageddon like political and social conservatives would like us to believe.
Gays and more broadly, LGBT people are not mutations, not freaks, not lower life forms in any way shape or form. They are human beings, and beautiful diverse intelligent human beings at that, and they deserve our support and respect just like every other social group in America. We've taken an important step by repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell in the military. It's an important step, but is not a solution, and a solution just isn't coming fast enough. Gay people everywhere should be given the same freedoms that every other American has.
Support The Defense of Gay Marriage Act today and tomorrow we will see an end to the prejudice of members of the LGBT community around the world!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK PLEASE, DGMA NEEDS MORE SUPPORT! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS EVERYONE!
All the Best,
Justin
Human Rights Activist
This is unacceptable. If we want to call ourselves a free nation we need to support all of our citizens. The American way has always been to alienate a group that has a lifestyle that is foreign or scary to us. We need not be scarred. If we introduce The Defense of Gay Marriage Act (DGMA) and gay people everywhere are able to marry it simply will not, can not mean Armageddon like political and social conservatives would like us to believe.
Gays and more broadly, LGBT people are not mutations, not freaks, not lower life forms in any way shape or form. They are human beings, and beautiful diverse intelligent human beings at that, and they deserve our support and respect just like every other social group in America. We've taken an important step by repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell in the military. It's an important step, but is not a solution, and a solution just isn't coming fast enough. Gay people everywhere should be given the same freedoms that every other American has.
Support The Defense of Gay Marriage Act today and tomorrow we will see an end to the prejudice of members of the LGBT community around the world!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK PLEASE, DGMA NEEDS MORE SUPPORT! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS EVERYONE!
All the Best,
Justin
Human Rights Activist
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