Freedom to Marry Week

Join Equality California in celebrating Freedom To Marry Week, an opportunity to educate others about marriage for same-sex couples and to recommit ourselves to regaining that right.

Our Stories

They change hearts and open minds. Same-sex couples share their stories about getting married and the effects Prop. 8. on their family. Read their stories, and share your own.

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A History of Marriage in California

For more than 10 years, EQCA has worked with the legislature, the courts and on the ground to ensure that all loving, committed same-sex couples have the right to marry in California. Our work will continue until we win marriage back.

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Get Engaged

Whether you support our work by attending the San Francisco Equality Awards, or roll up your sleeves to talk with people about marriage in areas where we need to grow support, join us as we recommit ourselves to restoring the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.

• San Francisco Equality Awards
  Honoring California Supreme Court Justice Carlos R. Moreno and Julia & Sam Thoron.
  February 13 | San Francisco City Hall
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• Door-to-door canvasses
  When people hear from us directly, they are more likely to accept LGBT people and marriage for same sex couples. Help grow support for marriage by going door to door.
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• Start a conversation
  Talk to people you know about what marriage means and why it's important. You might be surprised at the answers.
  10 conversation starters >