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Tell Sen. Reed & Rep. Langevin to support the Respect for Marriage Act
DOMA has got to go.
For roughly 15 years, the so-called Defense of Marriage Act has allowed the Federal government to intentionally discriminate against thousands of Rhode Island couples in loving, committed relationships. It’s wrong, and for the first time, we have a chance to finally bring this punitive law to an end.
Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to take testimony on the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation that would repeal DOMA, and remove a critical barrier to gay and lesbian Rhode Islanders who are only seeking equal protection and recognition under the law. I need you to contact Senator Reed and Congressman Langevin, right now, and ask them to support this important civil rights bill.
Senator Whitehouse and Congressman Cicilline are already key co-sponsors to the Respect for Marriage Act, but we need all four members of our delegation to lend their names and voices to the effort to abolish DOMA.
You can make a difference by telling Senator Reed and Congressman Langevin that it’s time to join the majority of Rhode Islanders who support ending the intentional and discriminatory exclusion from marriage.
Thanks again for all that you do.
In Solidarity,
Ray Sullivan
Campaign Director
Working to achieve equal civil marriage rights for same-sex couples, ensuring equal respect, rights and protections for all Rhode Island families.
Marriage Equality Rhode Island
17 Gordon Avenue # 205, Providence, RI 02905 (401) 941-2727
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