"Since 2012, MEUSA has helped lead 11 winning state campaigns, bringing marriage equality to over 120 million people! It was a tremendous privilege to honor those who are making historic change a reality, from Ally Awardee Mayor Bill de Blasio to grassroots leaders like Windsor-Spyer Awardee Cathy Marino-Thomas. Thanks to heroes and activists just like these, our programs have enabled hundreds of volunteers to make almost 100,000 phone calls and knock on thousands of doors to share our stories on why marriage matters. Thanks to them we continue to empower others to take the action which changes the hearts and minds of neighbors, family, friends, and government and community leaders."

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