When it comes to federal programs, even if states are discriminating, the federal government should not.
Evan WolfsonI think there's tremendous significance and opportunity in Americans seeing legally married gay couples treated with respect in our nation's capital.
Evan WolfsonMarriage is not defined by who is denied it. When gay people share in the freedom to marry, it doesn't change your marriage.
Evan WolfsonMy marriage is my marriage, and it means I'm able to share in the same aspirations of commitment and love and support and dedication and connectedness, and that my parents are able to dance at our wedding and that our family and friends are able to support and celebrate and hold us accountable for the commitment we've made to one another. That takes nothing away from anyone else.
Evan WolfsonWhat is so powerful here is that we have the first federal appellate court and it's a case coming out of Utah affirming in the strongest, clearest, boldest terms that the Constitution guarantees the freedom to marry and equal protection for all Americans and all means all, including gay couples.
Evan Wolfson