Currently, there are more than 1,000 federal protections and responsibilities denied to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families because they cannot legally marry in this country. Some are:
ability to make decisions on a partner's behalf in a medical emergency.
petition for partner to immigrate.
up to 12 weeks leave from work to care for a seriously ill partner or parent of a partner.
parenting responsibilities of children brought into a family through birth, adoption, surrogacy or other means.
ability to purchase continued health coverage for a domestic partner after the loss of a job.
So, please, sign the petition for the right for every gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender couples to marry!
