Connecticut will likely start issuing marriage licenses tomorrow to same-gender couples, as soon as a court order is finalized.
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Why is this important? Marriage status provides significant rights that no other status provides, including inheritance, child custody, and hospital visitation.
Who is involved? Citizens in Connecticut sued for the right to marry the adult of their choice. Superior Court Judge Jonathan Silbert ruled that same gender couples must have the same rights as opposite gender couples.
Where is this happening? New Haven, CT.
How can you get involved? Learn law and fight for civil rights. Support organizations that are fighting for civil rights. Demand that your elected representatives pass laws that end discrimination.
