On Monday, the Department of Justice filed a brief in the case Smelt v. United States, which challenges the constitutionality of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

The brief acknowledges that DOMA is discriminatory and that this administration supports its repeal. It also repudiates dishonest and offensive attacks that anti-gay forces have made against parents in same-sex relationships and it rightly points out that the children of same-sex couples are happy, well adjusted and successful. But it disappointingly continues the administration's contention that the discrimination in DOMA does not raise serious constitutional concerns.

Because of DOMA, legally married, same-sex couples are being denied benefits and protections that their neighbors take for granted. That's unacceptable.

We must challenge the president to work with Congress on a clear road map to achieving equal justice for all people. And we must challenge Congress not to wait for the president, and to show some leadership in the much-needed repeal of DOMA.

Please make sure to add YOUR voice to the fight to repeal DOMA.

Sign our petition to Dump DOMA if you have not already done so.
Make sure to ask others to add their name to the petition at http://www.dumpdoma.com/ (or forward this email).
Join our Dump DOMA group on Facebook.
Donate to our efforts to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.

Thank you for all that you do. Together, and with your continued activism, we will win the fight for full legal equality for same-sex couples.

-- Michael B. Keegan, President