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Legislative Advocacy for Marriage Equality: What can we do?

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Eliminating or Reducing Marriage Penalties Bills Introduced in Congress

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Marriage Equality Annotated Bibliography

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Disability Marriage Equality, now streaming on Hulu!

Patrice: The Movie is a documentary following the stories of Patrice Jetter, her partner Garry Wickham, and their friends as they fight for marriage equality for people with disabilities. This beautifully-made film puts disabled love, friendship, community, creativity, and joy on center stage. The documentary includes some of DREDF’s marriage equality advocacy led by Senior Staff Attorney Ayesha Elaine Lewis.

Film poster, Patrice and Garry side by side with text surrounding them. Patrice wears a shiny blue dress from the 1980’s, standing with a crutch. To her left, Garry is seated in his wheelchair wearing a purple polo. Gary looks up to Patrice in admiration. Text reads: Patrice: The Movie. Film festival laurels appear for BFI London, Toronto International, and Camden International. Text at the bottom reads: On Hulu September 30
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Advancing Marriage Equality: A Toolkit by DREDF

DREDF is proud to share our new Advancing Marriage Equality toolkit. Learn more about the marriage penalties faced by people with disabilities and their partners, what’s at stake, and ways you can take action to #EndTheLoveTax!

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Icons in red and white depicting the Capitol building, the universal symbol for access and a bill

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Eliminating or Reducing Marriage Penalties Bills Introduced in Congress

  • Marriage Equality

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the 25 Percent Marriage Penalties

  • Marriage Equality

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the “Spousal Deeming” Marriage Penalty

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Marriage Equality for People with Disabilities: A Virtual Briefing on Personal Stories and Pending Legislation

May 10, 2024

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A female presenting person with autism on their cell phone outside a big flowery plant

Resource

Legislative Advocacy for Marriage Equality: What can we do?

  • Marriage Equality
Icons in red and white depicting the Capitol building, the universal symbol for access and a bill

Factsheets

Eliminating or Reducing Marriage Penalties Bills Introduced in Congress

  • Marriage Equality

Resource

Marriage Equality Annotated Bibliography

  • Marriage Equality
View All