Victory! Marriage in California

Dear Friend of NCLR,

This morning the California State Supreme Court issued its decision in
the marriage cases and the majority held that laws excluding gay and
lesbian couples from the right to marry were unconstitutional. In short, we won!

This is
a landmark and historic day.

We are grateful that the Court upheld the most precious and cherished
values of fairness, opportunity and most basically, the fundamental
right to marry the person you love. What an enormous privilege to be a
witness to this powerful and poignant moment in our movement.

It is an honor to be the Executive Director of the organization that
played such a key role in making this day possible. My deepest
gratitude to you. We would not be here--seeing and making
history--without your support.

You will hear more from us in the next few hours and in the coming
days as we have a chance to digest the ruling and give it a fuller
analysis. Keep checking NCLR's website at http://www.nclrights.org to get the latest
information,
including the official press release and a copy of the Court's
ruling.

But for now--know this, this is a new and brighter day for each of us
and all those we love. Yea!

Thank you!

Forever indebted,

Kate

P.S. Now it is time to celebrate. For those in the state of California, please join
us tonight at the
statewide gathering nearest you to be with those who love and support
you and who made this victory possible. I will be at the gathering at
the San Francisco LGBT Center with my beloved and our children. I hope
to get a hug from you tonight. God knows we all deserve it.
For information about a gathering in your area, visit:
http://www.nclrights.org/site/R?i=i4hieE9Fl1TdYB5U_XvuRw..

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