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On May 6, 2009 Maine ended discrimination in marriage for gay and lesbian couples. This victory was the result of thousands of people who came forward to support marriage for all Maine families. The legislature and the Governor followed the people’s lead and passed this landmark legislation.

But the fight is not over. Opponents of marriage equality want to turn back the clock. They are working to place a measure on the ballot – modeled after California’s Prop 8 – to take away the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry in Maine.

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W Jo Moser PhotographyAll photographs used on this site feature individuals and families from Maine who support marriage equality.  Thank you to these families and to local photographer Jo Moser for the use of these images.

 

 

 

 

Staff Equality Blog

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91 years young and ready for marriage equality

Written by Sam Parker | June 8, 2009 - 5:34am

During a canvass, I met a 91 year old woman who let me know how ready she was to see full marriage equality and how far we have come as a country in the time she has been living.  read more »

Maine Equality Blog

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Gay-marriage foes hire California firm that ran Prop 8

Written by Evan Moody | June 18, 2009 - 5:58pm

But Mainers have their own political culture and dislike outside interference, so the strategy could backfire, an expert says.    read more »

Events

July 4, 2009 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

Join us every Saturday as we knock on doors and talk with voters about why it’s important to protect marriage for all Maine families.  Training provided.

July 4, 2009 - 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us for the Portland Independence Day Celebration to help spread the word about the campaign, recruit volunteers, and collect pledges to “vote NO in November.” Training provided.

 

July 5, 2009 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us every Sunday as we make phone calls to voters around the state to talk about why it’s important to protect marriage for all Maine families.  Training provided.

July 8, 2009 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Join us every Wednesday as we make phone calls to voters around the state to talk about why it’s important to protect marriage for all Maine families.   Training provided.

July 9, 2009 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Join us every Thursday as we make phone calls to voters around the state to talk about why it’s important to protect marriage for all Maine families.   Training provided.

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