A Long Way to Go

The demise of DOMA means E and I will get a whole slew of Federally guaranteed benefits. For example, no longer will she have to pay extra taxes just to have me and the boys on her health insurance.

Now the real fight begins here in the US. Only 12 states and the District of Columbia give same sex couples the right to marry. Six more states offer civil union protections to same sex couples but their rights won't be affected by this ruling. Separate but equal isn't looking so equal now.

The answer for gay folks in these states shouldn't be to move. And thankfully there are folks who aren't moving and are fightingfor their rights in their home states. Suits are being brought and peaceful protests are happening.

If you live in a state where you can marry, please think about donating to some of these efforts. Here's one you can start with: www.southernequality.org. Right now they're in the midst of their WE DO campaign. They could use some funds to help with the expenses. Donate today. I did.

Tamara

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• Chapter 1 of The Decisions We Must Make by ExtraordinaryGirl (BuffynFaith.Net).
  
  
• Chapter 14 of Forging Bonds by Rebelrsr (her web site).
  
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• Jane's World: by Paige Braddock (Go Comics).
  
  Devil Wears Prada
  
• Part 1 of Serendipity by akasarahsmom (Devil Wears Prada).
  
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• Part 5 of Burn the Whore House by IceRose92 (Brittany & Santana).
  
  Lost Girl
  
• Chapters 2, 3 & Epilogue of How Much Is That Kenzi in the Window? by seriousfic (GirlSlash).
  
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• Mercy by swan_secrets (Rare & Small Fandom Femslash).