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Questions about marriage and civil union in Vermont? Click here for the Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force

Vermont Fund For Families works to elect Vermont legislators and statewide officers who will support fairness and equality for all Vermont families, including families headed by a same-sex couple. For more information about why the freedom to marry for same-sex couples is important for ALL Vermonters, visit the Vermont Freedom to Marry web site. [link to the place on that site where we answer the "Why marriage?" question. We're currently revamping that site, but the current address for that is http://www.vtfreetomarry.org/3things_3.php ]

So much has changed since 2000, when Vermont first passed its Civil Union law. Since then, Massachusetts and Canada, which border our state, have both passed laws allowing same-sex couples to marry, and many other states are on the fast track to passing laws ensuring that gay and lesbian couples can legally marry. This past year, the Vermont Commission on Family Recognition and Protection held numerous public hearings all over Vermont, and found that public support for marriage rights for gays and lesbians overwhelmed the opposition to marriage equality. Finally, polls show that Vermonters support allowing gays and lesbians to marry by a 20 point margin [ link to the polling information on the home page of www.vtfreetomarry.org] In short, it's time! Vermont is ready to embrace full equality for all its citizens by passing a marriage law for gay and lesbian couples.

Our steadfast and generous support in the 2008 elections for leaders who will stand by us is critical to our success in the 2009 legislative session. That's why your support is so critical. VFFF will make contributions to Vermont candidates and allied political action committees to ensure that the 2009 Vermont legislature is filled with leaders who are committed to fairness for all Vermont's families, and who have the courage of their convictions.

So please, donate now! Encourage your friends to give. We're almost there in Vermont-- help us finish the job!