Gratitude to Vermonters for Marriage Equality

Vermont Freedom to Marry is hosting county booths throughout the state to thank and celebrate with fellow Vermonters over the new marriage equality law set to go into effect on September 1st.

Upcoming opportunities:

* Aug. 29-Sep. 7 Champlain Valley Fair (Essex Junction)

* September 4-13 Vermont State Fair (Rutland)

* September 17-20 Tunbridge

For more information contact:

Sheryl Rapee-Adams, Field Director (802-353-7286 / Sheryl@vtfreetomarry.org)

Ashley Kaufmann, Deputy Field Director (802-777-1948 / Ashley@vtfreetomarry.org)

Urgent Action Needed for Civil Marriage Equality (S. 115) in Vermont

The Vermont house is poised to soon deliberate on the issue of same-sex marriage. It has sailed through the Senate and is likely to do very well in the house. It is essential that marriage equality receives a minimum of 100 legislators support to have a chance to override the threatened veto by Governor Jim Douglas.

The hearing was expected tomorrow, but there are now indications that deliberations may begin as early as today!

VT Freedom to Marry suggests a few steps you can take to support marriage equality in VT:

Spend the day at Statehouse on Thursday April 2! Arrive there by 9 a.m. Bring a book, bring a sandwich, grab a seat, and be ready for the S.115 debate.

Contact your Representative. If your Rep co-sponsored the House bill-- thank him or her for his support, and urge your Rep to hold firm in moving S.115. Click here for a list of Representatives.

Call and email Gov. Douglas to express your disappointment and urge him to change his mind. Ph: 802 828-3333 (toll-free in VT only: 800 649-6825) Email Gov. Douglas now.

Vermont Marriage Bill Headed for Senate!

The Senate Judiciary Committee in Vermont has approved the same-sex marriage bill S.115 by a 5-0 margin. The bill is expected to come before the entire senate for a vote on Monday 3/23 at 3:00PM.

This is our last opportunity to voice our support for the measure before the senate is set to vote on the matter.

Whether you have done so in the past or not, please call and email your state senator to vote in favor of the resolution by going to http://www.vtfreetomarry.org/senate.html.

Get Marriage on the Mind of Those in Vermont

The equal marriage bill has made it out of committee in Vermont and will be voted on by the house, the senate has yet to introduce a bill on the subject matter. Now is the time to act up by making marriage equality the subject of debate throughout the state of Vermont.

For tips and contact info on writing letters to the editor click here.

To find your elected representative click here.

Vermont Visibility Day Feb 6th

It's time to eliminate discrimination in Vermont's marriage laws and for GLBTQ Vermonters to have the same freedoms and rights as their heterosexual neighbors, family members and friends.

Please register to talk to your Vermont House and Senate representatives to let them know why you believe Vermont should move forward. Click the contact info and link below for the schedule of events.

Hosted by:
Robyn Maguire
802.310.6683
field_director@vtfreetomarry.org
www.vtfreetomarry.org