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Dear Friend,

Good news! We are incredibly close to passing the bipartisan Respect for
Marriage Act in Congress, which would codify federal marriage equality for
the LGBTQIA+ community. We just need your help getting it over the finish
line! 

[ [link removed] ]****SIGN NOW and tell your U.S. Senators to guarantee marriage equality
and vote YES on the Respect for Marriage Act!

Here’s what’s going on: The ramifications of the Supreme Court’s ruling on
abortion is far reaching–not just for people’s access to safe abortions
but, as it turns out, same-sex marriage.

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, they also put at risk
numerous other rights our families depend on, including marriage equality
for the LGBTQIA+ community. [1] In fact, conservative justice Clarence
Thomas revealed the far-right’s playbook when he wrote in his opinion that
the abortion ruling is just the beginning. He’d like to see the Supreme
Court overturn our right to birth control, our freedom to marry, and more.

This is why the House of Representatives took immediate action and passed
the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act (S.4556/H.R.8404). The bill would
codify federal marriage equality by guaranteeing to same-sex families the
rights, benefits, and obligations of marriage in U.S. law, repeal the
discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and ensure that marriages
are legally recognized across state lines. This is an important
opportunity to reaffirm the freedom to marry and protect the millions of
families nationwide who deserve to have their marriages protected and
respected under the law. Now is the time for the Senate to take action.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said he will schedule a vote in
the Senate in the coming weeks. [ [link removed] ] 

[2]We are incredibly close to guaranteeing that same-sex couples have the
right to marry. Help us get this over the finish line–SIGN our letter now
calling on your Senators to vote “yes” on the Respect for Marriage Act! 

LGBTQ+ people deserve the right to plan for their futures with a sense of
security to build their families on their own terms. Between 2 million and
3.7 million children under age 18 have an LGBTQ+ parent. [ [link removed] ] We owe it to
families and children across the country to codify marriage equality
immediately. Marriage is about love, commitment, and family. It is also
about benefits, protections and obligations that are prescribed to married
couples under federal law. This is why the Respect for Marriage Act is so
important! 

The vast majority of Americans believe that all families should have the
certainty and freedom to marry and live without fear. In fact, support for
LGBTQIA+ marriage equality is at an all-time high of 71%, including 55% of
Republicans, 83% of Democrats, and 73% of independents. [ [link removed] ] 

It’s fantastic that marriage equality has so much bipartisan support from
voters and in Congress, but let’s be real - it’s also beside the point
without legal rights we can enforce. Our rights should not be up for
debate, and it’s time to codify marriage equality into federal law and
protect our families. 

[3]***Join us in guaranteeing that marriage equality is the law of the
land! Sign our letter now and then forward this email to your friends and
family so they can sign as well.

Together we can guarantee that all of our families are equal!

- Elyssa, Felicia, Ruth, Ruby, Donna, Kristin, and the whole
MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team

 

References:

[1] [4]“Same-Sex Marriage, Contraception at Risk After Roe Ruling.”
Bloomberg Law, June 24, 2022. 
[2] [ [link removed] ]“Schumer Says Senate to Vote on Marriage Equality ‘In Coming
Weeks.’” The Advocate, September 11, 2022.
[3] [ [link removed] ]”Facts About LGBTQ Families.” Family Equality.  
[4] [ [link removed] ]“Record High 70% in U.S. Support Same-Sex Marriage.” Gallup, June
8, 2021.  


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