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Equality is up to us. No
one who cares about fairness and dignity for LGBT people
should let the public attention on marriage for same-sex
couples pass by without taking action.
The U.S. Supreme Court decision
that struck down a Texas law criminalizing sexual intimacy
for same-sex partners was a pivotal moment in the LGBT rights
movement. Now, we have the same legal right to form relationships
as heterosexuals. The Supreme Court
decision was followed by a Massachusetts court decision
opening the door for marriage to same-sex couples.
These great wins, however,
do not mean that every
state, or business, or school must include LGBT people in
equal opportunity policies or treat
LGBT relationships fairly. Indeed, several states have recently
passed constitutional amendments denying marriage to same-sex
couples.
This proves that every court
decision or legislative action in our favor must be matched
with public education by individuals and organizations to
prevent anti-gay backlash. Good
legal decisions are important to ensure our equality, but
public support is also essential.
This
web site provides tools for you to reach out to your neighbors,
schools, employers, and elected officials and help them
understand that fairness for LGBT people is the right thing
for America. There is also information on how to protect
your relationship and family and how to share your experiences
to illustrate the real harm of discrimination. The information,
helpful hints, step-by-step instructions, and resources
can be used right now to protect LGBT people and our rights.
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