DOMA Signed 13 Years Ago Today

[Fearless]

Thirteen years ago today, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) into law. It was a difficult moment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, and the consequences continue to be felt every single day. While a series of state-level victories in the fight for marriage equality have finally enabled tens of thousands of loving, same-sex couples across the country to join in marriage over the last few years, DOMA blocks the federal government from recognizing a single one. Millions of Americans are denied federal recognition of marriage and the protections and responsibilities that come with it – Social Security survivors’ benefits, equal treatment under U.S. immigration laws, the right to take leave to care for a spouse, and more....


...Just last week, we saw the U.S. House introduction of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act... The Respect for Marriage Act currently has 95 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives.

Edit to add link... http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2009/09/an-unhappy-anniversary-doma-signed-13-years-ago-today/

Hopefully, we can get this resolved sooner rather than later. :grouphug:

[GodlessBiker]

1. A very sad and embarrassing day for the United States.

[Fearless]

2. But one we can build off of.

There's no use lamenting the past and forgetting to create the future.

[Fearless]

3. Kick.