Maine Freedom to Marry

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Supporters of the law that allows same-sex couples in Maine to marry announced today that they have formed a political action committee to protect marriage for all Mainers. The new organization, "Maine Freedom to Marry," will draw on resources that were crucial to the legislative victory this spring, and will also free up the campaign to raise and spend money for the statewide referendum expected this fall.

Betsy Smith, Executive Director of EqualityMaine, said, "Today this campaign takes a bold and important step. We have come this far because thousands of Mainers have raised their voices in support of marriage equality for lesbian and gay couples. We have spoken from our hearts, telling the stories of our daily lives. We are proud of our state, and we are energized. The campaign that we endorse today will harness that energy, empowering Mainers throughout the state to continue to work to preserve the law and protect marriage for all Maine families."

Numerous resources that have been vital to the marriage effort to date will now be coordinated under the auspices of Maine Freedom to Marry. These resources include the field organization and volunteer base developed by EqualityMaine, the legal expertise of Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, and the legal and public outreach capacity of the Maine Civil Liberties Union. Additionally, Maine Freedom to Marry will now take the lead in local and national fundraising to protect marriage equality at the ballot box in November.

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Connolly said, "We enter this fight from a place of tremendous strength, with a lot of momentum. Having been on the inside of the legislative process, I can tell you that the campaign to win marriage has thus far been well organized, heartfelt, and extremely professional. We are assembling a first rate staff that includes professionals with deep expertise to keep this groundbreaking effort moving forward. I am proud to pick up this mantle and continue to work with Mainers across the state who have brought us to this historic moment."

Maine Freedom to Marry will be led by an executive committee that includes some of the best political minds in the state, including representatives from the many organizations that worked closely together on the legislative effort.

There is no website as of yet for the group, but you can CONTRIBUTE via ActBlue. http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/22505

http://www.turnmaineblue.com/diary/2954/maine-freedom-to-marry

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