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Leaders Who Support Marriage Equality

New Marriage Video from Superbowl Champ Brendon Ayanbadejo
The Ravens linebacker has released a new video in support of the freedom to marry.
GOP Support Grows for DOMA Repeal
Outgoing Rep. Charlie Bass (R-New Hampshire) became the third Republican congressman to support legislation that would repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Video: Marriage Equality in 2012, Year in Review
Here's a quick year-in-review to get you caught up with the progress we made in 2012, and where we're going to focus in 2013.
Richard Dreyfuss Heads All-Star Cast of “8″ in San Diego
Richard Dreyfuss, joined AFER Boardmember and “8” playwright Dustin Lance Black, Annette O’Toole, Lance Bass, and Bruce Vilanch for a one-night-only benefit reading of the play “8” in San Diego.
Reactions: Prop. 8 at the Supreme Court
Here are a few highlights from Friday's announcement that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear AFER’s case challenging Proposition 8 and the ACLU’s case challenging the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.
CNN Features AFER’s Justin Mikita
AFER Development Manager Justin Mikita recently launched a line of bow ties with his fiancé Jesse Tyler Ferguson, with all proceeds benefiting organizations that fight for marriage equality.
New Marriage Equality Ad Airing Nationwide Features Morgan Freeman
Sunday, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation launched a TV ad nationwide featuring gay and lesbian couples, their families, and the voice of Morgan Freeman.
Ken Mehlman: Making the Marriage Equality Case
AFER Boardmember and former RNC chair Ken Mehlman pens an Op/Ed in the Wall Street Journal making the case for marriage equality using conservative ideals and recent polling.
AFER’s Justin Mikita Launches Bow Tie Line for Marriage Equality with Fiancé Jesse Tyler Ferguson
When Justin Mikita got engaged to his boyfriend, actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the two knew they wanted to do something to ensure every American had the freedom to marry the person they love.
Marriage News Watch: Strikeout #8 for DOMA and More News
Another ruling against the Defense of Marriage Act. A former Prop. 8 supporter releases a new video explaining his change of heart. And polling on marriage in key states remains very close just days out from the election.