Why Marriage Matters: The Fight to Win the Freedom to Marry in New York and Nationwide

Evan Wolfson's September 20, 2006 lecture at the Yale Club of New York, sponsored by Yale GALA: Yale’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Alumni Network. Evan analyzes the NY high court ruling refusing to end the exclusion from marriage and the movement forward in New York, and does Q&A.

NPR's Weekend Edition interview with Evan Wolfson

States Take Variety of Stances on Marriage Equality
NPR's Weekend Edition on Saturday, June 10, 2006 features commentary by Freedom to Marry's Evan Wolfson

VIDEO: Monday morning blogger

PoliticsTV's Monday morning blogger talks about the upcoming federal anti-gay marriage amendment, Mary Cheney, and other goings-on in the nation's capitol.

VIDEO: ACLU.tv's Freedom Files

The ACLU Freedom Files, a revolutionary new 10-part series, tells the stories of everyday Americans whose civil liberties have been threatened, and how they fought back. This episode illustrates the tragic consequences for lesbian and gay families when they are denied protections.

Part 2 of Evan Wolfson's interview with Barry Lynn on Culture Shocks

Part two of the April 10, 2006 interview on Barry Lynn's Culture Shocks in which Evan Wolfson refutes the right-wing's "polygamy" scare tactics.

Part 1 of Evan Wolfson's interview with Barry Lynn on Culture Shocks

Part one of the April 10, 2006 interview on Barry Lynn's Culture Shocks in which Evan Wolfson refutes the right-wing's "polygamy" scare tactics.

State of Beliefs Special Edition: Religion, Sexual Orientation and Marriage

Washington, March 24 – On this "State of Belief," The Interfaith Alliance Foundation’s show on Air America Radio, Rev. Welton Gaddy sits down with religious leaders from several faith traditions to examine the controversial intersection of religion and sexual orientation.

N.H. House votes against amendment to ban gay and lesbian marriage

3/21/06

The New Hampshire House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday against a proposed amendment to the state constitution to ban gay and lesbian marriage.

The late afternoon vote was 207-125.

Hear the audio of the debate.

From SBS Radio: OPINION: Marriage equality proposal in China

3/14/06

A sociologist and member of the advisory body to the parliament has submitted a proposal on marriage equality in China.

SBS Radio China correspondent Betta Plebani speaks about the proposal and discrimination faced by gay and lesbian people in the country.

PHONE SEMINAR: Evan Wolfson leads a seminar on religious messaging for marriage equality

Facilitated by Harry Knox of the Religion & Faith Program at the Human Rights Campaign, Evan spoke to HRC’s Progressive State Clergy Coalition partners around the country on February 1, 2006.

RADIO INTERVIEW: Samiya Bashir on the importance of marriage equality

Freedom to Marry Communication Director Samiya Bashir joins RAINBOW RADIO in South Carolina for their Freedom to Marry Week program to discuss the importance of marriage equality. 2/12/06

VIDEO: "Marriage Training Institute" at NGLTF's Creating Change Conference

Non-gay leaders share key lessons learned in their work to engage constituents in the fight for the freedom to marry. Panel held at Freedom to Marry’s "Marriage Training Institute" in Oakland, CA, 11/10/05, at the Creating Change Conference, a program of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

SPEECH: Winning Marriage Equality: The Road Ahead

Wolfson delivers the Cal Anderson Memorial Lecture at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, and calls for all of us to engage neighbors and fellow citizens in the personal and informational conversations they deserve – and trust that from that engagement will come marriage.

KEYNOTE SPEECH: Evan Wolfson at the Legal Marriage Alliance

Wolfson says, "The best way to end discrimination in marriage is through marriage." Marriage is a statement and symbol of commitment and love. To be denied that statement is unequal and unfair. Wolfson discusses the upcoming court decision due before the end of the year from the Washington Supreme Court which would make WA the second state in the country to legalize marriage.

RADIO INTERVIEW: Evan Wolfson discusses why marriage matters to Ilinois

Wolfson joins Focus 580 AM Radio in Champaign-Urbana, IL to discuss the importance of marriage equality. He takes questions from various callers in Illinois, both supporters and opponents of equality, as well as those undecided about where they stand in the marriage conversation.