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Marriage Equality

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Take the Pledge: Protect Marriage for All Maine Families
Vote NO in November

On May 6, 2009 Maine ended discrimination in marriage for same-sex couples. This victory was the result of thousands of people who came forward to support marriage for all Maine families. The legislature and Governor followed the people's lead and passed this landmark legislation.  

But the fight is not over. Opponents of marriage equality want to turn back the clock. They are working to place a measure on the ballot - modeled after California's Prop 8 - to take away the right of same-sex couples to marry in Maine. 

This November, voters will be asked:

"Do you want to reject the new law that lets same-sex couples marry and allows individuals and religious groups to refuse to perform these marriages?" 

Pledge to vote NO in November. 

Learn More about Marriage Equality in Maine.

Can I get a Woot Woot for Marriage Equality?

... And the Governor signs the bill! Check out the action alert from that historic day.

Check out our previous action alerts.

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Senate Says "I DO" to Marriage Equality in Maine!

...and we are very excited about it.

Read a statement about today's vote from Sarah Standiford, our Executive Director.

Here's the roll call so you can see how your Senator voted.

Check out our blog for the play-by-play from the debate this morning in the Senate.

Now, it is time for all of us to contact our Representatives and the Governor and ask them to support marriage equality.

Learn more about marriage equality in Maine.
Check out previous action alerts on Marriage.

JUST SHOW UP to make a difference

The campaign for marriage in Maine is moving to the next level: a public hearing on the marriage bill will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at the Augusta Civic Center. The doors open at 8am, so come early and stay late!

Make no mistake about it: April 22 will be the single most important day of this campaign outside of the final vote.  The media, legislators, Governor, and people of Maine will be watching.  This is the day that will frame the rest of the campaign.

We need you, your family, your friends and your neighbors to take the day off from work and join us there. Help us show legislators that their constituents want L.D. 1020 to pass.

Email april22@equalitymaine.org to RSVP for the marriage bill hearing.

Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number and the names and contact info for any others coming with you.

Mark your calendar and get ready for a day you'll never forget.

Learn more about marriage equality in Maine.

Marriage Matters in Maine

As you know, the battle for Marriage Equality is heating up in Maine.

Here's some news you can use:
We are at a crucial moment in making sure this Marriage Bill passes. We're approaching our first vote in April. We only have a few more weeks until our first victory!

Here's what you can do:
Show up for the public hearing for L.D. 1020, "An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom." We have heard that opponents of marriage equality are going to show up in droves - so we need to all be there too!

April 22 at 9 a.m. at the Civic Center in Augusta. 
The hearing will last all day - come early and stay late!

More news:
We've had great success with moving legislators to support marriage for same-sex couples through contacting supporters in their district and asking them to contact their representatives. Now, we just need to reach out to more voters in more districts!

How you can help:
Join our phone bank - right here at our office in Augusta this Sunday, March 29.
We will be calling citizens in key districts and asking them to call their legislator(s). Can you join us? For more information, or to RSVP contact Charlotte at cwarren@mainewomen.org or 622.0851, ext. 24.

Watch an inspiring video about Marriage Equality called "The Heart of Who We Are in Maine."