American Organizations Supporting Marriage Equality

American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER)

The American Foundation for Equal Rights is dedicated to protecting and advancing equal rights for every American. As the sole sponsor of the federal court challenge of California’s Proposition 8, known as Perry v. Schwarzenegger, AFER is leading the fight for marriage equality and equality under the law for every American. AFER assembled a legal team led by Theodore Olson and David Boies to demonstrate that Proposition 8 violates the U.S. Constitution by denying millions of people equal protection under the law.

Atticus Circle

Atticus Circle, a group dedicated to achieving equality for all parents and partners, regardless of sexual orientation.

Domestic Partnerships and Same-Sex Marriage

Scott Safier's site with various links to news and cases about domestic partnerships and marriage for same-sex couples, including the Hawaii case, an essay by Barbara Cox, the AT&T case in New York, the Pennsylvania case, and more ...

Freedom to Marry

A non-gay/gay partnership to secure full equality and recognition for same-sex couples and their families.

Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD)

New England's leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.

GetEQUAL

A grassroots organization that exists to serve and grow the constituency of everyday Americans – LGBTQ and straight – who are willing and ready to demand equality. They are committed to working with everyone, no matter the sex, gender, race, class, look, age, ability, religion, family status, and citizenship to build a society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are equal.

The GLBT Resource Page

There are plenty of great resources around the web for people in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community. The links [on this page] are some of the best resources on the Internet to help GLBT people and their allies get informed, empowered, and active. (This resource was contributed by students Jason, Alex, Jamie, Jessica, Amanda, and Taylor in Ms. McKnight's class - Delaware.)

The Gottman Institute

Researching and Restoring Relationships.

Independent Gay Forum

Conservative LGBT writers weigh in on marriage for same-sex couples.

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund's Marriage Project

Want to Get Married? Get Engaged! About Lambda Legal: At Lambda Legal, we imagine a world without discrimination and inequality, and we work to achieve that vision every day. We make the case for equality in the nation’s courts and in the court of public opinion. The work we do has impact on the way all of us live—we change laws, policies and ideas.

Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA)

A national organization to secure the freedom and the right of same-sex couples to enter into legally-recognized civil marriage. (Marriage Equality USA and Marriage Equality New York, MENY, are consoclidating as of December 2011 and will continue to work together as Marriage Equality USA.)

National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)

The NBJC is a national civil rights organization of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and our allies dedicated to fostering equality by fighting racism and homophobia.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF or "the Task Force")

The national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, with the vision and commitment to building a powerful political movement: same-sex marriage press releases.

National Latino Coalition for Justice (NLCJ)

The National Latino/a Coalition for Justice fights to end discrimination in marriage. The Coalition aims to achieve its goals by promoting comprehensive public education, organizing and media outreach while working with decision -markers and grassroots activists across the country.

The National Organization for Women (NOW)

To raise awareness of issues that perpetuate gender inequality, to support and lobby for legislation that will eradicate sexism, and to protect the rights we have from assault and erosion.

OUT4IMMIGRATION

Out4Immigration provides accurate information to educate the community and the general public about the U.S. immigration system and the impact it has on Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual, and HIV+ people. By increasing awareness we hope to enable those facing the unique challenges put forth by the law to understand their rights and legally navigate through the existing system.

Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples

A national resource for same-sex couples, containing more than 200 essays, surveys, legal articles, and resources on legal marriage, ceremonies, domestic partner benefits, relationship tips, parenting, and immigration.

SOULFORCE

Soulforce seeks freedom from religious and political oppression for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people.

The New Civil Rights Movement

The purpose of The New Civil Rights Movement: A journal of news and opinion on gay rights and marriage equality is to keep you informed of all the issues in the gay rights arena, especially gay marriage. Because weddings are bliss, ignorance is not.

The Wedding Party

A coalition that supports same-sex commitment and equal marriage rights.

The Williams Institute

The Williams Institute advances sexual orientation law and public policy through rigorous, independent research and scholarship, and disseminates it to judges, legislators, policymakers, media and the public. A national think tank at UCLA Law, the Williams Institute produces high quality research with real-world relevance. Experts at the Williams Institute have authored dozens of public policy studies and law review articles, filed amicus briefs in key court cases, provided expert testimony at legislative hearings, been widely cited in the national media, and trained thousands of lawyers, judges and members of the public. By providing new ideas and reliable information, the Williams Institute makes a difference.

Third Way

Third Way is a think tank that answers America’s challenges with modern ideas aimed at the center. They advocate for private-sector economic growth, a tough and smart centrist security strategy, a clean energy revolution, and progress on divisive social issues, all through a moderate-led U.S. politics. In March 2012 Third Way released a publication aimed at guiding politicans through the process of changing their public stance on marriage equality in a way that shows strength, not weakness. Click here for the PDF How to Change Your Public Position on Marriage.

United Farm Workers

The United Farm Workers endorsed marriage equality in 2005. Our vision is to provide farm workers and other working people with the inspiration and tools to share in society's bounty. Our values are as follows. Integrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is looking. Si Se Puede Attitude: ("Yes, we can.") The embodiment of a personal and organizational spirit that promotes confidence, courage and risk taking. Innovation: The active pursuit of new ideas. Non-Violence: Engaging in disciplined action. Empowerment: A fundamental belief in and respect for people.