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  1. Signatures
    186 out of 200
    Petitioning
    1. The U.S. Senate, The U.S. House of Representatives
  2. Created By
    Carolyn Sundstrom
    New London, CT
About this Petition Petition Letter Petition Updates

Every day, the Defense of Marriage Act is denying tens of thousands of legally married lesbian and gay couples across the country more than 1,000 federal protections they deserve. These federal protections of marriage include Social Security survivors' benefits, family and medical leave, equal compensation as federal employees, and immigration rights, among others. 



All across this country, same-sex couples are living the same lives that heterosexual couples live -- raising children and trying to save for their educations; committing to each other emotionally and financially, paying taxes, serving on the PTA, and struggling to balance work and family.



 President Obama has decided that his administration will no longer defend DOMA in court. It's time to do away with DOMA once and for all and I look to you to lead the fight on this important issue. Thank you for your time and attention. 


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Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act

Greetings,

I just signed the following petition addressed to: The U.S. Senate, The U.S. House of Representatives.

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Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act

Every day, the Defense of Marriage Act is denying tens of thousands of legally married lesbian and gay couples across the country more than 1,000 federal protections they deserve. These federal protections of marriage include Social Security survivors' benefits, family and medical leave, equal compensation as federal employees, and immigration rights, among others. 



All across this country, same-sex couples are living the same lives that heterosexual couples live -- raising children and trying to save for their educations; committing to each other emotionally and financially, paying taxes, serving on the PTA, and struggling to balance work and family.



 President Obama has decided that his administration will no longer defend DOMA in court. It's time to do away with DOMA once and for all and I look to you to lead the fight on this important issue. Thank you for your time and attention. 


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Sincerely,

[Your name]

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