I’m not as complacent as some about the prospects of the Federal Marriage Amendment. The Republican leadership has swept away all obstacles to a speedy vote on the matter in an election year, pressuring moderate Senators to the brink. Please take a minute of you believe in stopping this kind of use of the Constitution for social policy and email your senator. Here’s one site that helps. Here’s another. Do what you can.
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