Boston, MA (Novembet 4, 2009)–The battle for marriage equality took a hard hit today. Today voters in Maine stripped marriage away from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals.

While this is a disappointing result, the fight for LGBT equality will continue. Family Equality Council will continue to fight with and for LGBT families for full equality until it is achieved across the U.S.

Statement of Jennifer Chrisler, Executive Director, Family Equality Council:
" In the long march to full equality, today we pause to grieve with and for the families and children who have temporarily lost the promise of equality under Maine law. Our freedoms have been stripped away, but we must and will win them back. When the rawness of our pain and grief lessens, LGBT families will do what they do so naturally -- stand together and tell our stories. Connecting with other families has always been the key to educating, dreaming and inspiring hope which will lead to the changing of enough hearts and minds to win our freedom. Our visibility as LGBT families is strong and providing positive results nationwide. The fight will continue and we will again make marriage a reality for our families in Maine. ”

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About the Family Equality Council
Family Equality Council works to ensure equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families by building community, changing hearts and minds, and advancing social justice for all families. For more information, visit www.familyequality.org.  

Contact:
Tina Walker-Morin
Senior Marketing & Communications Manager
Family Equality Council
617.502.8700 x226
tina.walker-morin@familyequality.org