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Tell Albany to Grant Full Marriage Equality to Same Sex Couples!

On July 6, the New York Court of Appeals turned its back on same sex couples by denying them the protections that come with legal marriage.

It is now up to our lawmakers in Albany to right this wrong.

Send an email TODAY asking your lawmaker in Albany to act immediately to end discrimination against gay and lesbian couples and their children!

Sample Letter for Campaign

Subject: Please Grant Full Marriage Equality to Same Sex Couples

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

On July 6, the New York Court of Appeals upheld a state law that bars same-sex couples from marriage and the hundreds of protections provided to married couples.

I ask you to now to respond by passing a law that allows gay and lesbian couples to marry.

The legislature has said all along that it has been waiting to correct the inequalities in our marriage law until the court has had its say. Now that the Court has spoken, I look to you to end discrimination against gay and lesbian couples and their children.

I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
July 06, 2006



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