[wanabidii] Press Releases: Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality 06/26/2015 04:43 PM EDT Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC June 26, 2015 Nearly twenty years ago in the United States Senate, I voted against the Defense of Marriage Act for a simple reason: No law should deny the right of gay and lesbian Americans to marry the person they love. Today, by making marriage equality the law of the land, the Supreme Court reaffirmed one of our founding principles – and our highest ideal – that we are all created equal. The Court’s decision also sends a clear message to every corner of the globe: no law that rests on a foundation of discrimination can withstand the tide of justice. That’s why I appointed the first-ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons, Randy Berry, who is fighting every single day so that people all over the world have the rights they deserve. We will continue that work, proud of the progress we’ve made in our own country and mindful of the challenges that still need to be overcome. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520