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You need to watch this video.

It’s a story about our friends Pat Baker and Deb Tevyaw, and how the so-called Defense of Marriage Act has adversly and unjustly impacted their lives. But it’s more than just an important story, it’s a critical call to action, and we really need your help today.

Sen. Jack Reed is the only member of Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation who has yet to support the Respect for Marriage Act - legislation that would put a permanent end to DOMA. This afternoon, MERI, Freedom to Marry, Courage Campaign and Ocean State Action sent a joint letter to Sen. Reed, and asked him to support this critical civil rights legislation.

Please, take a minute to sign our petition to Sen. Reed asking him to support the Respect for Marriage Act. Remind him that a majority of his constituents are in favor of equal rights and recognition for gay and lesbian couples in loving, committed relationships.

Pat Baker spent the last months of her life fighting to pass this bill, it’s up to us now to pick up where she left off.

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