Issue Position: Equality

Issue Position

Marriage equality is deeply personal for me. I gave a gay rights speech when I was just 15 years old, and I've been a strong advocate ever since. A few years ago, I was proud to welcome my brother's husband into our family. And one of my proudest moments in the state legislature was voting for marriage equality.

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA meant that thousands of gay and lesbian couples received federal recognition of their marriages and some of the federal benefits they deserve. But there is still work we need to do. I am committed to doing what I can to move our country forward, which is why I'm a coauthor of the SAME Act. My bill would ensure that all couples--regardless of who they love or where they live--receive the Social Security benefits they"ve earned after lifetimes of hard work.

I'm working hard to make sure that everyone is treated equally--no matter who they love.

For more information concerning my work and views on marriage equality and LGBT rights, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.

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