This is a decision of enormous magnitude, one that brings great joy to millions of families – gay and straight –  across this country.

So, today as we celebrate what is a landmark ruling, let us also rededicate ourselves to ensuring that all of us – all Americans — no matter who they are or where they live – have the same opportunities and freedom to live equally, safely and securely.  We owe that Constitutional promise not only to one another, but to future generations as well.

 

 

With this ruling anyone who’s LGBT now knows that tomorrow –  or some day, years from now –  they, too, can marry the person they most love in the world.  And families raising children are now equally worthy of marriage with all the respect, responsibility, and support that marriage provides.

Mary Bonauto talks to Press outside the Supreme Court

This ruling lifts up all of us – our entire nation – in standing by the principle that we do not tolerate laws that discriminate against people because of who they are. The Constitutional promises of liberty, equality and justice for all took a giant step forward today.

Still, as tragedy after tragedy reminds us – and right now, thousands of good people are joined together in mourning in Charleston –  people are still targeted for discrimination and even unspeakable violence because of who they are.

So, today as we celebrate what is a landmark ruling, let us also rededicate ourselves to ensuring that all of us – all Americans — no matter who they are or where they live – have the same opportunities and freedom to live equally, safely and securely.  We owe that Constitutional promise not only to one another, but to future generations as well.