About Us

Since 1993, The Freedom To Marry Coalition of Massachusetts has been engaged in grassroots education, advocacy, and lobbying in support of civil marriage rights for same-sex couples.

While marriage is not the only form that family takes in our society, the union of two people in a long-term, committed, and loving relationship has long been considered by many to fulfill basic human needs for sharing, commitment, and love.

There are over 1,000 rights and responsibilities associated with civil marriage. These rights are intended to protect and promote the relationships which are the core of our society.

We believe that marriage rights are not only essential to protect families formed by same-sex couples but we also believe that marriage is a central issue in the struggle for equality for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Only when we have the freedom to choose marriage will we be equal in the eyes of the law and society.

Your active support at this critical time in history will definitely make a difference to future generations of Americans.