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Background Information
Marriage Equality means nothing more or less than full and equal access to civil marriage rights for same-sex couples. We believe this access is a matter of faith; affirming the inherent worth and dignity of every person leads us to advocate equality for all people, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, couples, and families.
Marriage Equality 101
"What is "civil marriage"? Why is marriage equality important? Why do same-sex couples want to get married? Visit this page to find answers to these questions and more from leading BGLT organizations.
Special Report: The Same Sex Marriage Debate
The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life released this report which gives an overview
of the gay marriage debate in America, analyzes the constitutional dimensions of
the debate and looks at public opinion trends on gay marriage and civil
unions.
Unitarian Universalist Association Work on Marriage Equality
Learn more about Unitarian Universalists that are doing great marriage equality work. In national public witness, advocacy to Congress, and in organizing and
advocacy at the state and local level, Unitarian Universalists make it clear that we stand on the side of love.
For more information contact la_bglt @ uua.org.
This work is made possible by the generosity of individual donors. Please consider making a donation today.
Last updated on Thursday, July 21, 2011.
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