Vermont Freedom To Marry

Support for the freedom to marry in Vermont outpolls opposition by nearly a 20-point margin according to a January 2009 poll by independent polling agency Macro International, Inc., and overall, Vermonters are slightly more likely to vote for a leader who supports including gay and lesbian couples in legal marriage.

Poll Reaffirms Vermonters’ Support for Freedom to Marry

Pollsters asked 400 Vermonters from around the state for their views about whether gay and lesbian couples should be able to legally marry. A strong majority of respondents—58%– supported or leaned in favor of legal marriage for gay and lesbian couples, while only 39% opposed or leaned against. These totals match those of an October, 2008 Macro International poll in Vermont on the same question, reflect a modest increase in support for the right to marry relative to Macro’s February, 2008 poll, and show a market increase in support for marriage equality since 2006.

Pollsters also asked Vermonters how they would respond if an elected official in Vermont supported legal marriage for gay and lesbian couples. Half the respondents indicated that that would not affect their vote either way, slightly more than a quarter indicated that they would be more likely to support that person, and 22% said they would be less likely to support that person.

Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force commissioned the poll, and the margin of error was +/- 5%. The specific questions and responses are broken down below:

Question: Which of the following comes closest to your view about whether or not gay and lesbian couples should be able to legally marry:

RESPONSES

I support legal marriage for gay and lesbian couples: 45%
I am leaning toward support for legal marriage: 13%
I am leaning against support for legal marriage: 4%
I do not support legal marriage for gay and lesbian couples: 35%
Don’t know: 2%
Refused: 1%

Download original polling data for this question

Question: Which of the following best describes how you would respond if an elected official in Vermont supported legal marriage for gay and lesbian couples.

RESPONSES

I would be more likely to vote for that person: 26%
I would be less likely to vote for that person: 22%
It would not affect my vote one way or the other: 50%
Don’t know: 1%
Refused: 1%

Download original polling data for this question

October 2008 Poll: 58% percent of Vermonters support Equality

A Macro International poll released in October 2008 demonstrates that 58% of Vermonters support legal marriage for same-sex couples, while only 39% either oppose legal marriage for same-sex couples or are leaning that direction. This poll reflects that marriage equality for same-sex couples is no longer a divisive issue in the state and that Vermonters want to treat their gay and lesbian neighbors fairly and equally. (Download PDF of poll.)

Montpelier_vermont_state_house_20_2Contact your legislators today! Email Gov. Jim Douglas and your local legislators to let them know that you support marriage equality and to encourage them to vote YES on the anticipated marriage equality bill in 2009.

Hearings Held in Vermont from August 2007 to April 2008 Demonstrates Support for Marriage Equality
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House Speaker Gaye Symington and Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin launched the Vermont Commission on Family Recognition and Protection to study same-sex marriage in Vermont. The Commission consisted of 11 volunteer members and was chaired by Tom Little of Shelburne, an attorney and a former member of the Vermont House. The Commission held eight public hearings around the state to provide Vermonters the opportunity to have their say on whether Vermont should continue to deny same-sex couples the right to marry.

Testimony in support of marriage rights for same-sex couples outweighed the opposition 20 to 1. Download the Commission’s final report issued in April 2008 Download commission_pdf.

2007 Doyle Poll Reflects that Vermonters are ready for Marriage Equality!

Doyle_pollThe 2007 Doyle Poll demonstrates that Vermonters support marriage rights for same-sex couples. Nearly 7,000 Vermonters across the state took the Doyle Poll on Town Meeting Day and 54% support same-sex marriage, while only 37% oppose it.

Read WPTZ’s news coverage of the Doyle Poll.

Another 2007 Poll Demonstrates support for Marriage Equality!

A poll released in March of 2008 by ORC Macro demonstrates that support for marriage equality out paces the opposition by a 20-point margin. Vermonters support for equal rights continues to grow.

1. Volunteer at community events and county fairs

Sign up to help educate Vermonters and connect with supporters we wouldn’t otherwise reach at community events and county fairs. You can help staff our informational table at various events around the state. Also, be sure to check in about the county fairs during the summer. We have a table at Addison, Rutland, Orleans, Windsor, Champlain Valley, Lamoille, Orange and Washington county fairs.

We will train you, provide you with a VFM T-shirt; you can bring along a friend or we’ll partner you up with another volunteer. Volunteering at community events is a great way to support equality!!!

» To volunteer, email Robyn at [email protected].

2. Tell us about an event in your community

You know the events that draw a lot of foot traffic in your community and you can help us identify them. We want to know about the 4th of July parade, Harvest Fest, local outdoor concert, or craft fair in your community.

» Please email Robyn the name of the event and town to [email protected].

Robyn_collecting_signature_legal_to3. Collect signatures in your community
We know we have supporters EVERYWHERE! We need to provide supporters in your area the opportunity to connect with us and one the best ways to do this is by attending community events to collect signatures of support.

Sign up today to collect signatures at local community events. You will be partnered up with another volunteer/s, provided with materials (clipboards, Marriage Resolutions, T-shirts, and a one-page handout), and trained to ask people to sign on.

» Email Robyn at [email protected] to sign up for signature collection.

4. Party for Equality! – Host a fund raising house party!House_party_blue_cartoon

Open your home to your family and friends and invite a Vermont Freedom to Marry representative as a guest speaker to discuss the importance of marriage equality to Vermont families, next steps in Vermont, and how people can help. This is a great way to provide one-on-one education, connect with supporters and enlist volunteers.

As the host, you will invite guests and provide light snacks. VFM will also invite our supporters in the area, and we’ll provide materials and a guest speaker. This is a great way to support the freedom to marry.

» For more information, please email Robyn at [email protected].

5. Become a trained speaker

When we share our personal stories about why civil marriage is meaningful to us and essential to fully protect our families, we help Vermonters understand the importance of this issue.

Everyone has a personal story, whether you are gay and want to marry, have a lesbian daughter, believe in full equality for ALL, or have had a negative experience because you are not legally allowed to marry – you have a story to share!

To develop your personal story, learn how to answer difficult questions and gain confidence speaking in front of an audience, sign-up to become a trained speaker today!!

» Email Robyn at [email protected].

6. Invite a VFM speaker

Invite a trained speaker to address your church, synagogue, civic association, community group, etc. to help educate community members about the importance of full civil marriage equality and the next steps in Vermont. This is a great way to help VFM reach supporters and provide one-on-one education.

» Email Robyn at [email protected].

7. Ask your supportive clergy person to sign the Declaration of Religious Support

Either download the Declaration of Religious Support (PDF) or send your clergy person a link to our online Declaration of Religious Support to ask your supportive clergy or lay leader to sign on in support of the freedom for same-sex couples to civilly marry. Demonstrating religious support is important to gaining full civil marriage rights for same-sex couples. You can help us connect with supportive clergy and lay leaders throughout the state.

8. Show the Voices of Vermonters DVD in your community!

Use our short video, Voices of Vermonters to help educate your community about why the freedom to marry is important to Vermonters.

Here are some tips for how to use it:

Share it with your family and friends.
Organize a community event to show the video.
Take it to your local cable access channel.
Fundraise for equality.
» For more information, please email Robyn at [email protected].

Tori_happy_on_phone_29. Help behind the scenes
We need your help with data entry, mailings, calls to our supporters, research, etc. If you are interested in volunteering in our Burlington office or from home – days, nights, or weekends — we can work with your schedule.

» Email Robyn at [email protected] to find out more information about volunteering.

Vermont Freedom to Marry the nonprofit, all-volunteer resource for marriage equality in Vermont that spearheaded the successful effort to secure the freedom to marry for the state’s same-sex couples. VFM continues to raise awareness around the unfair and uneven patchwork of marriage laws across the U.S., and works toward the full freedom to marry for all Americans.

Vermont Freedom to Marry is an Equality Federation member organization.

The Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force:

VFMTF Board of Directors:

The Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For questions or more information, contact:

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Sheryl Rapée-Adams, Chair (Montpelier)
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: (802) 353-7286

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Diane Fuchs, Secretary/Treasurer (Essex Junction)

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Vermont Freedom to Marry social welfare organization dedicated to full civil marriage equality for same-sex couples in Vermont. VFMAC lobbies for the fair and inclusive treatment of same-sex couples in Vermont’s marriage laws. Our activities include:

Legislative lobbying

Grassroots lobbying, including online advocacy, field organizing and legislative contact by supporters

Engagement in campaign activities

Issue advocacy

Other Freedom to Marry Organizations:
Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force

Vermont Fund for Families

Jobs:
None available at this time.

Internships:
None available at this time.

What you can do to help move marriage equality forward:

Click here to sign the Marriage Resolution and stay in touch with Vermont Freedom to Marry. We never share supporter information with anyone else.

Make a tax-deductible donation to the Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force.

Click the PayPal DONATE button above to contribute online.

Or Send a check to:

Vermont Freedom to Marry
8 Oak Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452

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We’re happy to post your wedding announcements for the world to see and celebrate! Please see below for submission instructions.

Donate to Vermont Freedom to Marry in honor of newlyweds to honor them and protect the freedom to marry at the same time. Click the “Donate” button above or send a tax-deductible check to:

Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force, 8 Oak Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452

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Teri Anderson & Rose Fitzgerald

Guildhall, — On December 19, 2009 at a Winter Solstice celebration, Teri Anderson and Rose Fitzgerald, image from i146.photobucket.comboth of Guildhall, Vermont (pop.268), were married in the first same-sex marriage in Essex County. The marriage ceremony was performed at the Guild Hall and officiated by Barbara Peaslee Smith, Guildhall Justice of the Peace, and witnessed by a group of close friends and neighbors. The celebration was followed by a solstice party attended by hundreds of loved ones which spilled out onto the historic Guildhall Town Green and included fireworks and a bonfire.

Michael B. Warner & Joseph F. Watson

11-1-09 Warner-Watson Michael B. Warner and Joseph F. Watson were married on November 1, 2009 at their home in Leicester. They were honored to have Beth Robinson, Justice of the Peace from Ferrisburgh, officiating at the simple civil ceremony. Immediate family members were in attendance. The Leicester couple first exchanged vows and rings in a commitment ceremony on June 13, 1993 and entered into a civil union on July 7, 2000. Warner and Watson were among the founders of the Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force in 1995 and are deeply grateful to all those who have worked so hard for so long to achieve full marriage equality.

Euan Bear & Mary Schwartz:

Bakersfield — Ms. Euan Bear and Ms Mary Schwartz were joined in civil marriage on October 10, 2009. They 10-10-09 Euan Bear & Mary Schwartzhave been partners in civil union since 2000, and they’ve been together for more than 29 years.

JP Paul Madden officiated at the double-ring ceremony held in the couple’s home. The ceremony was written by both brides to affirm their love for each other.

Ms. Bear wore a tuxedo shirt and black silk tie under a black, red and blue silk half-sleeve jacket over black trousers. Ms. Schwartz wore a white blouse under a sari-silk turquoise and dark maroon gold-embroidered half-sleeve jacket over dark brown slacks.

The couple, who occasionally eat dessert first, traveled together to Alaska in August, the trip serving as a pre-wedding “honeymoon.”

Bear and Schwartz will continue to reside in Bakersfield working for the day when Congress matches the Vermont legislature in enacting America’s promise of equality.

Michael J. Bond & Jeff Towsley:

Jeff TowsleySouth Burlington — Michael J. Bond and Jeff Towsley of South Burlington were united in marriage on September 25, 2009, the 25th anniversary of their commitment to each other. An anniversary party, with music from the year 1984 and a slide show of the last 25 years, was held at Mount Philo State Park. The party culminated with their marriage vows at sunset, with Justice of the Peace Michael Olinick presiding over the ceremony. Since they had been wearing rings signifying their commitment for 25 years, Mike and Jeff exchanged rings to start the next 25. Jeff works for the USPS and Mike for the Gardener’s Supply. Their wedding trip was to the National Equality March in Washington, DC in October. “We are working towards the day when our marriage will be recognized by Jeff’s employer, and we have full equality. Until then we are happily residing in VT where our contributions to society are valued and respected.”

Jamie L. Reddinger & Daisy M. ChamberlainDaisy & Jamie

Mendon — Jamie L. Reddinger and Daisy M. Chamberlain were married at The Vermont Inn on September 19, 2009. Under a bright blue sky with a view of the mountains, the couple was joined in a handfasting ceremony officiated by the Rev. Kirk White of Bethel, VT. Jamie was attended by Courtney Behm of Mentor, OH and Liz ‘Spanky’ Maurhoff of Pittsburgh, PA. Daisy was attended by Robbin Maxwell of Clarksburg, WV and Justin LaFond of Castleton, VT. The couple spent the weekend surrounded by and celebrating with family and friends. After the wedding the couple enjoyed an Olivia cruise to Alaska. The brides thank Karen Pike Photography of Hinesburg, VT and Elegant Flowers and Treasures of Fair Haven, VT for helping to make their day beautiful. The new Mrs. and Mrs. Chamberlain reside in Fair Haven, VT where they continue to work for equality.

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Rutland — Roberto and Herbert Font-Russell of Rutland were joined in marriage on September 12, 2009 at an outdoor ceremony at the Vermont Inn in Mendon. The couple was surrounded by their families, friends, mayor and several legislators who were supportive of marriage equality. “It is because of them that this day has become the reality we never thought possible in our lifetime.” Representative Megan Smith officiated. The reception and dinner were held indoors. Roberto and Herb honeymooned in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Sadelle Wiltshire & Ann Coakley

Putney — Sadelle Wiltshire & Ann Coakley were joined in marriage on September 5, 2009 at a public Marriage Equality Celebration party in Westminster West. The marriage was officiated by Eva Mondon, Justice of the Peace, of Putney.

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Earlier this year, on May 16, 2009, witnessed by 150 friends and family members, Sadelle and Ann celebrated their Civil Union and Quaker Marriage ceremony under the care of Bennington Friends Meeting
(Quakers) in the gardens of the Paradise Inn in Bennington, VT. “The celebration was truly a community-made event and we were surrounded by such an outpouring of love from our religious community, family and friends.”

The couple honeymooned in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The photo is from their May civil union and religious marriage.

Ann and Sadelle now reside in Putney, Vermont.

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Salisbury — Ms. Jennifer L. Dilworth and Ms. Patricia A. Murray both formerly of West Chester, PA were married at Jennifer’s parents house on Lake Dunmore on September 1, 2009. Jennifer and Patricia were previously joined in a civil union in Middlebury, VT on August 9, 2008 and had a reception for family and friends at the VFW in Middlebury. They have been together since December 24, 2006 and now reside in Barre, VT. Their marriage was also covered by the Addison County Independent and appeared on the front page of the September 3, 2009 edition.

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Wedding Announcement Submission Guidelines:

Your words: Please email us a paragraph announcing your wedding with a maximum of 150 words.
Your photo: Please include a photograph (attached as a jpg or bmp file) with a minimum resolution of 150 kbs.
Email submissions and questions to [email protected], or call 802-353-7286.

When did Vermont’s law allowing same-sex couples to legally marry take effect? Vermont’s marriage equality law took effect on September 1, 2009. As of that date, same-sex couples can obtain Vermont marriage licenses, but can no longer obtain civil union licenses.

FAQ for Couples Who Want to Marry, or Who Are Joined in Marriage or Civil Union

If I am already joined in civil union, what happened to my civil union on September 1? Vermont’s new law, S.115, will not affect existing civil unions, or civil unions celebrated before September 1, 2009. If you are joined in civil union, you will remain joined in civil union unless you legally dissolve your relationship by court order, or unless one of the parties to the civil union dies. If you are joined in civil union and would like to legally marry your civil union partner, you may do so by going through the same steps as any other couple. An option on the marriage license application allows couples to dissolve their civil union upon their marriage, but only if the couple wishes to take this option. No new civil union licenses will be issued after September 1, 2009.

Manjula_Molly_Doug_Colleen_BurlingtonShould my partner and I, who joined in civil union before September 1, 2009, also legally marry in the hope that our relationship will be recognized in as many places as possible? This is a legal question that we cannot answer for you. In the short run, it is true that there may be places that will recognize your civil union but not your legal marriage, and other places that recognize your marriage but not your civil union. Bear in mind that if you are legally married to your partner and joined in civil union to your partner, if you split up you will likely need a court order dissolving both legal statuses.

If my partner and I get legally married, will we be entitled to Social Security Survivor Benefits and other federal law protections? On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down provision 3 of the “defense of marriage act” (DOMA), granting legally married couples who live in states with marriage equality access to these benefits.

Does Vermont have a residency requirement for marriage? Vermont does not have a residency requirement for marriage. Vermont does, however, have a residency requirement for divorce. Non-residents who legally marry in Vermont and then later split up (or who have Vermont civil unions from before 2009 and then later split up) should visit this page.

Who can get married in Vermont? Two people who are each at least 18 years old can marry in Vermont. If you are at least 16, but under 18, you will need the consent of a parent or guardian. Your parent or guardian should go with you to the town clerk’s office to sign an affidavit giving you permission to marry. (The affidavit is on the back of the marriage license and is a legal part of the license.) Effective September 1, 2009, nobody under the age of 16 will be able to marry in Vermont.

Will there be any other marriage restrictions? Anyone under guardianship cannot marry without the guardian’s written consent. Vermont also does not allow marriage between most close relatives. You cannot marry a parent, grandparent, sister, brother, child, grandchild, niece, nephew, aunt, or uncle. First cousins may marry each other in Vermont. You cannot marry if either of you is currently married or joined in civil union to someone other than the person you seek to marry. The law requires that both parties be of sound mind.

What if either of us was married or joined in civil union before? If your spouse or civil union partner has died, you are free to marry. The clerk will ask the date your spouse or civil union partner died. If you are divorced, you may remarry after the date on which your previous marriage or civil union was legally dissolved.

Do we need a marriage license? Do we need blood tests? You will need a license, but you do not need blood tests, and there is no waiting period.

Where do we get a marriage license and how much does it cost? Licenses are issued by Vermont town clerks. If both parties are Vermont residents, you may go to the town clerk in either of your towns of residence. If just one of you resides in a Vermont town, you must buy the license in that town. The license costs $45, and is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. During that time period, an authorized person must perform your wedding ceremony — otherwise, the license is void.

What if we are not Vermont residents? If neither party is a Vermont resident, you may get the license from any town clerk in the state.

Can a license be issued through the mail? Can we be married by proxy? No. A marriage license cannot be issued through the mail, and you cannot be married by proxy.

Where can we get married? With a valid Vermont license, you can be married anywhere in Vermont, but only in Vermont.

What information must we provide to get a marriage license? Besides basic information about yourselves (names, towns of residence, places, and dates of birth), you must also provide your parents’ names, including your mothers’ maiden names, and their places of birth. (A certified copy of your birth certificate can supply most of this information.) Vermont law requires that at least one of you sign the license in the presence of the town clerk, certifying that all the information you provided is correct. However, most town clerks prefer to see both of you in person before issuing your license. The law requires that town clerks satisfy themselves that you are both free to marry under Vermont laws. Therefore, they may legally ask to see documented proof of your statements (birth certificates, divorce decrees, death certificates, etc.). You will also be asked to provide information about your race, the highest grade you completed in school, the number of previous marriages, and how they ended. This information is confidential and does not become part of the marriage certificate.

Who can marry us? Do we need witnesses? A Supreme Court justice, a superior court judge, a district judge, a judge of probate, an assistant judge, a justice of the peace, or an ordained or licensed member of the clergy residing in Vermont can perform your wedding ceremony. A clergy person residing in an adjoining state or country can marry you if his or her church, temple, mosque, or other religious organization lies wholly or partly in Vermont. A clergy member residing in some other state or in Canada can marry you if he or she first obtains a special authorization from the probate court in the district where the marriage will take place. In addition, any person who is over the age of 18 may register with the Secretary of State to become a temporary officiant to a marriage. A person who has filled out the registration form and who has paid the registration fee of $100 will receive a certificate authorizing the person to solemnize a specific Vermont marriage. The individual’s authority to solemnize that marriage will expire at the same time as the corresponding license. For information on registering to be a temporary officiant, click here or call 802-828-2148. Vermont law does not require witnesses for a legal marriage.

What do we do with the license? What happens to it after the ceremony? By law, you must deliver the license to the person who will conduct your wedding ceremony before the marriage can be performed. After the ceremony, the person who performs the ceremony (officiant) will complete the sections concerning the date, place and officiant information, and sign your license. At that point, the license becomes a marriage certificate. The officiant must return the certificate to the town clerk’s office where it was issued within 10 days after the wedding, so that your marriage can be officially registered. If the officiant has registered with the Secretary of State as a temporary officiant, a copy of the certificate of authority issued by the Secretary of State should be attached to the signed license and returned to the clerk’s office. The certificate is not a complete legal document until it has been recorded in the town clerk’s office where it was purchased.

How do we get a copy of our marriage certificate? At the time you buy your marriage license, you can arrange with the town clerk to mail you a certified copy of your certificate as soon as your marriage has been recorded. The cost is $10 for the certified copy along with the $45 for the license purchase ($10 + $45 = $55). Or, two weeks or more after the ceremony, you can request, in person or in writing, additional copies from the town clerk’s office where you bought your license for the same $10 fee. Or, six or more weeks after your ceremony, you may request, in person or in writing, a certified copy from the Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Unit for $10. In either case, you will receive a copy of the original certificate, embossed with the town or state seal, signed and dated by the appropriate official. This copy is accepted for all legal purposes as proof of a valid marriage.

What legal considerations should we take into account in deciding whether to marry? The decision to legally marry involves personal, emotional, financial, legal, and, for some people, religious considerations. You should consult a lawyer if you want a thorough assessment of the legal ramifications of marrying, or if you want to enter into an agreement to limit some of the legal ramifications of marrying. You should be aware of several potential issues specific to same-sex couples. First, if you are in the military, the act of marrying may impact your status. You should consult with counsel before taking that step. Second, if you intend to pursue a foreign adoption, your status as married to a same-sex partner may compromise your ability to do so. Again, talk to a lawyer if this is true for you.

How do we dissolve our Vermont marriage? Contact the Vermont Superior Court Family Division in the Vermont county where your marriage took place. Click here for a directory or courts by county. If you need a Vermont attorney, contact us for list of attorneys and other professionals who welcome working with same-sex individuals, couples, and families.

How do we dissolve our Vermont marriage or civil union if we don’t live in Vermont? Click here for the Vermont Judiciary’s instructions for Nonresident Divorce OR Civil Union Dissolution.

Want more detailed information? Check out the Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders handy guide to marrying in Vermont on their website. Here is the Vermont Secretary of State’s page on Vermont’s Marriage Equality Act.

THE PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR DREAMS CHECKLIST

Vermont Freedom to Marry’s pamphlet, subtitled “Legal and Financial Planning Strategies for Same-Sex Couples & LGBTQ Individuals”:

Download 2012 Protect Yourself, Your Family, etc Checklist

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT: CAN I DO ANYTHING NOW TO PRESERVE MY RIGHTS?

A publication courtesy of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD): At the moment, because of DOMA, the marriages of same-sex couples are erased for all federal purposes. In the Social Security context, this means that a person married to someone of the same sex cannot claim any of the Social Security benefits that would otherwise be due a spouse. This publication spells out the eligibility criteria for different Social Security benefits, how to apply for benefits, and how to keep that application alive while GLAD challenges DOMA in court.

Download GLAD’s Social Security Benefits & DOMA

TAX TIME AND PRESERVING YOUR FEDERAL RIGHTS

A Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) publication on preserving one’s tax rights while DOMA is being challenged.

Download GLAD’s Tax Time and Preserving Your Federal Rights

Civil Union & Marriage-Related Questions:

State of Vermont Judiciary

Civil Union and Marriage Related (Divorce. Annulment, Desertion, Separation)
To dissolve a marriage or civil union where both partners live somewhere other than Vermont, visit this page to determine eligibility and download forms:

Nonresident Divorce OR Civil Union Dissolution
GLAD (Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders)

GLAD’s Family Law in Vermont page
GLAD’s lawyer referral service

LGBTQ-WELCOMING PROFESSIONALS

This list represents individuals and organizations that have self-identified as LBGTQ-friendly. This is not meant to be an endorsement by VFMTF or an exhaustive list.

ACCOUNTANTS & TAX PROFESSIONALS:

Colleen L. Montgomery, CPA
Montgomery & Merrill PC
110 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802 864-6565
Fax: 802 864-6566
www.2beancounters.com

Small public accounting firm providing tax and consulting services for individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. We prepare quite a few tax returns for civil union and married couples.

Kenneth M. Nussbaum, CPA/PFS, JD
K. Nussbaum & Associates
PO Box 425
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 264-9629 / Fax (800) 405-2930
www.knussbaum.com
[email protected]
I work with many LBGT taxpayers; please let me know if you need additional details.

Ronald J Theissen, CPA, CFP
Skygate Financial Group, LLC
Tax and Financial Planning
Henry Office Building
PO Box 442
116 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143
802-875-8100 / Fax 802-875-8101
[email protected]
rjtcpa.com & skygatefinancial.com

Jeff Towsley
802-238-5454
WWW.EFILE4LESS.COM

Fast, low-cost tax filing and bookkeeping. I handle tax preparation for several couples in same sex marriages. I do not charge for the extra 1040 necessary for a state joint return. I am not a CPA but have been doing taxes professionally for over 10 years. I hope to be an enrolled agent for the IRS before the start of this year’s season. I welcome all to join my growing base of satisfied clients

Michael Yantachka
H&R Block
The Gateway Shopping Center
570 Shelburne Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-658-1040
[email protected]
www.hrblock.com

As a tax professional with 7 years of experience at H&R Block, I enjoy the interaction with my clients as I prepare and submit their federal and state returns accurately and quickly. My primary goal is to ensure that every one of my clients is totally satisfied with the work I have done for them.

ATTORNEYS:

Patricia A. Ayars
Ayars & Associates, L.L.C.
95C Oak Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7070 / Fax: (860) 652-7073
I am a Connecticut lesbian attorney with a general practice. One of my practice areas is immigration. I am also pursuing an LLM in Estate Planning and Elder Law. I have a “life package” for couples that provides a will, springing power of attorney, medical power of attorney, advance directives and co-habitation contract. Linda and I have been married for two years.

Patricia G. Benelli
Dakin & Benelli, PC
PO Box 499
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-4000 / Fax (802) 875-4200
[email protected]
I am an attorney who focuses primarily on family law, and I have been practicing in Chester, Vermont, for almost 25 years. As a longtime supporter of equal rights for the LGBT community, I am very willing to help LGBT couples (and singles) to deal with the discriminatory laws still out there. I am also a Justice of the Peace, so can perform marriage ceremonies.

Susan M. Buckholz, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF SUSAN M. BUCKHOLZ P.C.
PO Box 1421
Quechee, Vermont 05059-1421
(802) 296-2209 / Fax (802) 296-2742
[email protected]
I am an attorney in private practice with a focus on family estate planning and probate work. I am available for, and happy to provide consultation and/or representation on any issues within those areas that affect LGBT persons and families.

Marikate E. Kelley, Esq.
1233 Shelburne Road, Suite D-2
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-9955
[email protected]
Specific to the LGBT community my practice includes drafting of wills, donor agreements and adoptions.

C. Creek Kelsey, JD, MSL
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Law in the Public Interest, L3C*
98 Norford Lake Road
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 649-2342/5171 phone & fax
[email protected]
I would be proud to help families with needs particular to our community. I practice a boutique area of consumer law that defends debtors from predatory lenders, harassment collection efforts and the often bogus suits brought for collection. I have found a disproportionate number of my clients are of family persons. I also would be happy to brush up on areas of family law peculiar to our population as necessary. My fees run from pro bono on some types of cases to sliding scale where necessary to accommodate lower income clients.

Deborah Lashman, Esq.
DEBORAH LASHMAN, P.C.
187 St. Paul Street, Suite 3B-1
Burlington, VT 05401
[email protected]
(802) 861-7800 / Fax (802) 861-7803

Law Office of Erin L. Smith
PO Box 4157
Burlington, VT 05406-4157
(802) 862-1400 & (800) 681-1440 / Fax: (802) 862-1400 – press Start key
www.erinsmithlaw.com
I am an attorney entering my 16th year of practice. I have been a litigator for the majority of my years in practice, handling criminal and civil matters, as well as handling all kinds of areas of the general practice of law, from wills and estates to guardianships and contracts. I have a very broad range of legal experience. In addition, I have been a mediator for 11 years, entering my 12th year. In addition, I was first trained in Collaborative Law in 2002 or 2003, I believe, and have been a member of the Chittenden County Collaborative Law Practice group since its inception in 2007.
I am particularly interested in helping LGBT couples enter into mediated agreements through the process of mediation, as these agreements help avoid conflict and problems in the future, and also teach people skills that they can use in all their relationships, building their capacity for better relationships and better conflict resolution.

Jennifer Wagner, Esq.
Marsh Wagner & Winters, P.C.
62 Court Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-4026
marshandwagner.com
I am a lawyer, and I help GLBT in my practice. I handle second parent adoptions, wills, trusts, estates, advanced directives, civil union dissolution, divorce and relief from abuse. I also have a general practice.

FINANCIAL/INVESTMENT ADVISORS:

Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup
Philanthropic Advisor
Vermont Community Foundation
3 Court Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-3355 x295

Derek N.H. Notman, ChFC® , CLU® , LUTCF
Investment Adviser Representative
Chartered Financial Consultant®, Financial Adviser*
Notman, Muehl Associates
36 N. Main Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
(802) 528-5163
(802) 528-5323
www.notmanmuehl.com
www.eaglestrategies.com
*Offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies, a Registered Investment Adviser
Registered Representative offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC)

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS:

Kym Boyman, MD
Vermont Gynecology (also: Cheryl Gibson, MD; and Susan F. Smith, MD)
1775 Williston Road, Ste. 110
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 735-1252 / Fax (802) 862-9637
www.VTGyn.com
[email protected]

Eli Burke, M.Ed, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Expressive Arts Therapy
PO Box 915
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-4880
I maintain a private therapy practice, where many of my clients are LGBT youth and young adults. With over 25 years experience in clinical fields, I currently work with clients experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment issues. I am a certified EMDR practitioner, as well as utilize expressive art therapies for treatment modalities. My fee is $115 per clinical hour, and I accept Medicaid and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Dan Duval MA LCMHC
12 Lower Main Street
Johnson, Vt 05656
(802) 730-3921
&
Dan Duval MA LCMHC
New England Counseling and Trauma Associates
25 Wentworth Drive
Williston, Vt. 05495
(802) 878-4990 & (802) 730-3921
Licensed mental health counselor in Vermont. I am well versed in the mental health needs of the LGBT community. I see adults and children of all ages. I provide individual, couples and family therapy. I am also a trained play therapist. I work with the trans population and am willing to write letters for transition when appropriate.

Diane Montgomery-Logan
99 Hall Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 860-9500
[email protected]
www.dianemontgomerylogan.com

REAL ESTATE:

Betty McEnaney
McEnaney and Company
Ludlow Vermont
802-228-2323
[email protected]
www.gotVermont.com
I would love to be an ally for any GLBT who is hoping to buy a home in the Southern Vermont area. FYI, I am a mom of a gay son. I have helped many, many couples accomplish the dream of homeownership, and nothing pleases me more!

Here are valuable wedding planning resources for same-sex couples looking to marry in Vermont: A listing of wedding officiants who would love to perform your wedding ceremony; links to some relevant Vermont travel and tourism sites; and some questions and answers to frequently asked questions about marrying in Vermont.

FAQ for couples who want to marry in Vermont (click here)

Wedding Announcements

Travel and Tourism Sites in Vermont
Vermont Gay Tourism Association
Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing
Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals

Wedding Officiants

Mary Lee_BenningtonA judge, Justice of the Peace, or ordained or licensed member of the clergy residing in Vermont can perform your wedding ceremony. In addition, you can have a family member or special friend perform your ceremony, because any person who is over the age of 18 may register with the Secretary of State to become a temporary officiant to a marriage. A person who has filled out the registration form and who has paid the registration fee of $100 will receive a certificate authorizing the person to solemnize a specific Vermont marriage. The individual’s authority to solemnize that marriage will expire at the same time as the corresponding license. For more information on registering to be a temporary officiant visit the Secretary of State’s office for details or call 802-828-2148.

Below is a listing of wedding officiants who have signed on to our Wedding Officiant Sign Up Page. Please email [email protected] to be added to this page.

Clergy
Jewish:

Rabbi Johua Chasan, Burlington
Ph: 892-864-0128 E-mail: [email protected]
Rabbi Howard Cohen, Bennington
Ph: 413-652-7086 E-mail: [email protected]
Rabbi David Novak, Manchester Center
Ph: 802-362-4578 E-mail: [email protected]; rabbidavidnovak.com
Rabbi Jan Salzman, North Pomfret
Ph: 802-457-3556 E-mail: [email protected]
Rabbi Michal Woll, Woodstock
Ph: 802-457-3519 E-mail: [email protected]

United Church of Christ:

Rev. Mary Nelson Abbott, Colchester
Ph: 802-658-9155; E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Christine Boardman, Springfield
Ph: 802-886-2739 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Dr. A. Michele Rogers Brigham, Hinesburg
Ph: 802-482-4898; Cell: 802-999-5694; United Church of Hinesburg: 802-482-3352 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Catherine Cadieux (retired), Putney
Ph: 802-722-3144 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Adrianne Carr, Burlington
Ph: 802-862-5010 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Kathleen S. Clark, East Arlington
Ph: 802-375-2548 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Sandy Daly, Chesterfield, NH
Ph: 603-256-8682 E-mail: [email protected]
Pastor Margaret Dawedeit, Peru
Ph: 802-379-1438 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer, Essex Junction
Ph: 802-878-5745 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Lynda Hadley, Chelmsford, MA (available for south/central Vermont weddings)
Ph: 978-256-9524 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. M. B. (Jerry) Handspicker, Bennington
Ph: 802-442-6275 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Emily C. Heath, West Dover
Ph: 802-258 1143 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Debbie Ingram, Williston
Ph: (802) 879-0054 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Marisa Laviola, Morrisville
Ph: 802-888-2990 E-mail: [email protected]
Pastor Mary Lee-Clark, Bennington
Ph: 802-442-2559 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Mark Mendes, Essex Junction
Ph: (802) 879-0054 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Amy Pitton, Montpelier
Ph: 802-223-2424 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Mark Pitton, Montpelier
Ph: 802-223-2424 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Barbara Purinton, North Hero
Ph: 802-372-5916 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Dr. David P. Ransom, Stowe
Ph: 802-644-8144 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Susie Webster-Toleno, Westminster West & Saxtons River
Ph: 802-372-5916 E-mail: [email protected]

Unitarian Universalist:

Rev. Mara Dowdall, Montpelier
Ph: 802-223-7861 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Richard Forcier, Barre
Ph: 802-479-0114 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Brendan Hadash, St. Johnsbury
Ph: 802-748-8074; 802-473-2495 (cell) E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Barbro Hansson, Brattleboro
Ph: 802-257-5186 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Johanna Nichols, Cornwall
Ph: 802-462-2985 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Deb Robinson, Montpelier
Ph: 802-223-1985 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Peter Thoms, Montpelier
Ph: 802-223-2648 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Telos Whitfield, Springfield
Ph: 802-376-4977 E-mail: [email protected]

Universal Life Church:

Rev. Allen Berquist, Burlington
Ph: 802-399-7507 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Brynn Cole, Vershire
Ph: 802-333-4545 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Sharon Dickerson, Huntington
Ph: 802-434-2966 E-mail: [email protected]
Minister Bastian Gadouas, Burlington
Ph: 802-309-4718 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Sarah Kadden, Burlington
Ph: 203-218-8346 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Warren Kitzmiller, Montpelier
Ph: 802-229-0878 E-mail: [email protected]
Andy O’Brien, Mad River Valley
Ph: (802)296-1234 E-mail: [email protected]

Buddhist:

Buddhist Chaplain Kim Nolan, Williston
Ph: 802-999-9355 E-mail: [email protected]

Universal Brotherhood Movement:

Minister Marna Ehrech, Shelburne
Ph: 802-985-8738 E-mail: [email protected]

Church of Spiritual Humanism:

Rev. Elizabeth Upton, J.P., Fairlee
Ph: 802-249-4947 E-mail: [email protected]

Unaffiliated:

Cheri Goldstein, Moonstorm Farm, Worcester
Ph: 802-522-2676 E-mail: [email protected]
Keith Goslant, Barre
Ph: 802-476-6814 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Carrie Knowles Henry, Underhill
Ph: 802-238-3506 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Michelle Lefkowitz, Burlington
Ph: 802-864-7306 E-mail: [email protected]
Celebrant Julie Lineberger, Wilmington
Ph: 802-464-2526 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Rachel Rice, Newfane
Ph: 802-365-9420 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Diane Sullivan, Burlington
Ph: 802-318-2438 E-mail: [email protected]

Other Officiants & Celebrants:

Sally Armstrong, Barre Town,
Ph: 802-476-7122 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Terry Bascom, NACCC, Plymouth
Ph: 802-672-5390 E-mail: [email protected]
Susan Beal, Bennington
Ph: 802-447-2173 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Jon Patrick Bly, Enosburg
Ph: 802-933-4352 E-mail: [email protected]
Sandy Chicoine, East Middlebury
Ph: 802-247-4442 Summer 802-388-7788 Winter E-mail: [email protected]
Selene Hofer-Shall, Burlington
Ph: 802-578-7250 E-mail: [email protected]
Michele Hogan, Bennington
Ph: 802-379-7997 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Moretti, Fairfax
Ph: 802-752-7672 E-mail: [email protected]
Pastor Annette North, Milton
Ph: 802-324-3658 E-mail: [email protected]
Mike Peabody, Plainfield
Ph: 802-454-0195 E-mail: [email protected]

Justices of the Peace

Bridget Ahrens, Winooski
Ph: 802-655-1106 E_mail: [email protected]
Pam Alexander, Huntington
Ph: 802-434-5359 E-mail: [email protected]
Lauren Berrizbeitia, Burlington
Ph: 802-864-9496 E-mail: [email protected]
Craig Bingham, East Middlebury
Ph: 802-388-9505 E-mail: [email protected]
Bob Bolyard, Burlington
Ph: 802-355-3842 E-mail: [email protected]
Peter Booth, Jericho
Ph: 802-899-1391 E-mail: [email protected]
Sandra Brodeur, Warren
Ph: 802-496-2672 E-mail: [email protected]
Ilenna (Leni) Brown, West Dover
Ph: 802-464-8084 E-mail: [email protected]
Mary Ann Carlson, Arlington
Ph: 802-375-8353 E-mail: [email protected]
David Carter, South Hero
Ph: 802-372-6550 E-mail: [email protected]
Rob Chickering, East Montpelier
Ph: 802-272-7328 E-mail: [email protected]
Joanna Cole, Burlington
Ph: 802-660-7175 E-mail: [email protected]
Julie Coons, Middlebury
Ph: 802-388-2916 E-mail: [email protected]
Judy Copa, Calais
Ph: 802-229-0741 E-mail: [email protected]
Beth Diamond, East Middlebury
Ph: 802-388-9505 E-mail: [email protected]
David Dorman, Middlebury
Ph: 802-989-3198 E-mail: [email protected]
Thomas Fleury, Burlington
Ph: 802-651-0978 E-mail: [email protected]
Ted Foster, Middlebury
Ph: 802-388-6515 E-mail: [email protected]
Sandy Gartner, Rutland
Ph: 802-353-0001 E-mail: [email protected]
Marli Gloeckner, West Dover
Ph: 802-348-7962 E-mail: [email protected]
Dave Grundy, East Montpelier
Ph: 802-476-4300 E-mail: [email protected]
Maggie Gundersen, Burlington
Ph: 802-865-9955 E-mail: [email protected]
Anne Harper, Highgate Springs
Ph: 802-868-3351 E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Sara Heino-Bissell, Goshen, NH
PH: 603-306-2120 E-mail: [email protected]
William Hunter, Cavendish
Ph: 802-226-7610 E-mail: [email protected]
Mary Hurlie, Hinesburg
Ph: 802-482-3927 E-mail: [email protected]
Judy Kelly, Burlington
Ph: 802-863-7873 E-mail: [email protected]
Donald Kreis, Norwich
Ph: 802-649-3073 E-mail: [email protected]
Donna Lescoe, Starksboro
Ph: 802-453-6677 E-mail: [email protected]
Pam Marsh, New Haven
Ph: 802-349-9788 E-mail: [email protected]
Margaret (Peg) Martin, Middlebury
Ph: 802-388-7697 E-mail: [email protected]
Eric McCann, North Troy
Ph: 802-988-4773 E-mail: [email protected]
Eva Mondon, Putney
Ph: 802-387-4144 E-mail: [email protected]
Ola O’Dell, Bethel
Ph: 802-234-6801 E-mail: [email protected]
Herbert Ogden, Mount Tabor
Ph: 802-293-2510 E-mail: [email protected]
Michael Olinick, Middlebury
Ph: 802-443-5559 E-mail: [email protected]
Bruce Parks, Chester
Ph: 802-875-2753 E-mail: [email protected]
Maryann Parrott, Guilford
Ph: 802-451-6575 E-mail: [email protected]
Ann Pollender, Lincoln
Ph: 802-453-3974 E-mail: [email protected]
Marjorie Power, Montpelier
Ph: (802) 229-0782 Email: [email protected]
Spencer Putnam, Weybridge
Ph: 802-388-1644 E-mail: [email protected]
Jean Richardson, North Ferrisburgh
Ph: 802-425-3733 E-mail: [email protected]
Lilian Sheren, Castleton
Ph: 802-468-2503 E-mail: [email protected]
Nancy Sherman, Montpelier
802-223-2632 E-mail: [email protected]
Liz Schlegel, Waterbury
Ph: 802-244-4164 E-mail: [email protected]
Steve Schlipf, Fairfax
Ph: 802-893-3007 E-mail: [email protected]
David Shuffleburg, Springfield
Ph: 802-885-2972 E-mail: [email protected]
William Steinhurst, Montpelier
Ph: 802-223-2417 E-mail: [email protected]
Kristi Tate, Granville
Ph: 802-767-9639 E-mail: [email protected]
Ron Theissen, Andover
Ph: 802-875-3909 E-mail: [email protected]
Greg Trulson, Waterbury
Ph: 802-244-5378 E-mail: [email protected]
www.gregtrulson.com
Rev. Elizabeth Upton, Fairlee
Ph: 802-333-4398 E-mail: [email protected]
Don Vickers, Georgia
Ph: 802-527-9704 E-mail: [email protected]

States with the freedom to marry do not ban same-sex couples from entering into legal marriages. Some states also offer comprehensive relationship recognition, such as domestic partnerships or civil unions, to same- and opposite-sex couples. Laws allowing same-sex couples to marry can also benefit bisexual and transgender people in same-sex relationships.

Marriage equality for same-sex couples (50 states + D.C.)
Comprehensive civil union or domestic partnership law (6 states + D.C.)
State has targeted religious exemption law (see note)

NOTE: Kansas permits faith-based organizations to deny services to married same-sex couples. North Carolina permits state officials to decline to marry couples of whose marriage they disapprove. For additional information, contact Freedom to Marry, Lambda Legal, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders or ACLU LGBT Rights Project.

Additionally, several Native American jurisdictions extend marriage rights to same-sex couples. These jurisdictions are federally recognized sovereign nations and therefore can create their own policies around same-sex partnerships. The following is a list of Native American nations that have legalized same-sex marriage followed by the year in which the ruling was made. Several nations passed laws to offer the freedom to marry, whereas others have issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples based on a reinterpretation of tribal codes. For more information please see: NativeOut

The Coquille Tribe in Oregon (2009)
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe in Connecticut (2010)
The Suquamish Tribe in Washington (2011)
The Tribal Council of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Michigan (2013)
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in Michigan (2013)
The Santa Ysabel Tribe in California (2013)
The Colville Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Nation in Washington (2013)
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma (2013)
The Leech Lake Tribal Court in Minnesota (2013)
The Puyallup Tribe in Washington (2014)
Tlingit and Haida Tribes in Alaska (2015)
The Oneida Tribe in Wisconsin (2015)
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in Michigan (2015)

Percent of LGBT Population Covered by Laws

100% of LGBT population lives in states with marriage equality for same-sex couples

13% of LGBT population lives in states with comprehensive civil union or domestic partnership laws

Update:

Another day, another refusal to follow the law.

This morning, Rowan County clerk Kim Davis (who has reportedly been married four times herself) again refused to issue marriage licenses, despite having her stay request denied yesterday by the U.S. Supreme Court. She claims to be working “under God’s authority.”

David Ermold and David Moore, together 17 years, were denied their legal right to a marriage license for the fourth time.

Davis could now be held in contempt of court and face fines or jail time.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

As you know, marriage equality is now the law of the land and same-sex couples have the freedom to marry across the U.S.

In a few small pockets of the country, however, some county clerks have been holding out, refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples — and opposite-couples, too, as a tactic to get away with the discrimination. Kentucky’s Rowan County clerk, Kim Davis, has become the face of this resistance. Cheered on by the anti-gay extremist group, Liberty Counsel, she has continued to defy the federal order to issue marriage licenses.

One gay couple has returned to her office multiple times, only to be turned away each time. They want to be married in their home county and, on principle, have refused to travel to get married. Marriage equality should not depend on where you live in 2015.

With the stay on the federal order expiring August 31st, and with her legal options running out, Kim Davis and Liberty Counsel had requested an emergency stay from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Late today, the Supreme Court answered that request. It reads:

The application for stay presented to Justice Kagan and by her referred to the Court is denied.

As of tonight, the jig’s up for Kim Davis and other clerks who believe their personal religious beliefs entitle them to discriminate. It’s time for them to do their jobs, or resign.

Tomorrow, if she fails to do her job, there will be consequences. Stay tuned …

Click here for more on today’s events.