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| We have reason to be proud of Vermont's wonderful traditions and people. The success of our effort is due to every single Vermonter who offered to call, write or meet with their legislators, write a letter to the editor, attend informational hearings, and talk to others. | Please remember- we need to continue those conversations with a questioning friend, neighbor, coworker and family member.Talking to others is the best way to bring understanding as to why this law is an important step in recognizing equal rights for Vermonters. Our legislators also like hearing from us. Please take the time to thank our supporters. Check out this letter from a representative. | ||||
| link here to read text of bill as passed by the House and Senate | |||||
| link here to read a summary of the Civil Union law | |||||
| link here for answers to frequently asked questions about getting a Civil Union License | |||||
| For some special inspiration you can read the speech made by Rep. Bill Lippert in the Vermont House of Representatives on March 15, 2000. | |||||
We have the Baker Decision
on our web site.
To learn more about
legislative action, visit our sister site:
Vermonters
for Civil Unions Legislative Defense Fund
or:
Vermonters
for Civil Unions
Vermont
Fund for Families
Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force (VFMTF) represents a coalition of individuals and associations in Vermont who support the freedom for same-gender couples to enter into civil marriages. Our aim is to educate Vermonters regarding the issues surrounding the freedom to marry.
To contact the office call 802.388.2633.
About us
In this section, you can learn something about civil marriage for same-gender couples as well as supports and obligations that are not available to same-gender couples.
We even have a scrapbook that we'd like you to visit! We're proud of our photos. And we are now making available Freedom to Marry: A Green Mountain View. This is a video with interviews of Vermont gay, lesbian and straight families about the importance of legal marriage in their lives. You will find more information when you click the "let's begin" link below.
The Vermont Freedom to Mary Task Force is proud to make available a video of the oral arguments of November 19th 1998 in Baker V. Vermont before the Vermont Supreme Court. We also have links to related organizations More information can be found when you select the "let's begin" link.
So this is the best place to begin your journey
through this web site.
Let's begin.
Vermont Voices for Equality ~ your opportunity to make a difference ~
The Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force has launched an exciting project, Vermont Voices For Equality, and we need your help. This project is a way to publicly demonstrate that Vermonters are fair-minded, and support each other's families, We would be glad to have you join our effort.
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Public Information The Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force has made a large number of public appearances. We have taken our message to the people via radio, television, public meetings and even a state fair! Take a look at our speaking engagements to see where we've been and check out calendar to see where we will be in the future.
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You may sign the Marriage Resolution online as well as seeing a growing list of Organizations, Clergy, and Faith Communities that have already expressed their resolve in the belief that marriage is a basic human right and an individual choice.