Marriage

Fairness for All Families

Strong families are the backbone of Iowa's strong communities!

Today in Iowa, thousands of committed gay and lesbian couples are doing the hard work of building strong families every day yet lack the basic legal protections they need to take care of each other and their families. Committed couples lack access to health insurance benefits for their families and are denied the responsibility of making medical decisions for a partner. These Iowa families need and deserve the protections and responsibilities of marriage to provide security, dignity, and a legal safety net for their families.

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Varnum vs. Brien – Lambda Legal Marriage Equality Court Case MORE
Role of the Courts: Civil Rights History in Iowa MORE
Fairness for All Families Support Statement MORE
Marriage, Civil Unions, and Domestic Partnerships in the United States MORE
Lesbian and Gay Couples in Iowa MORE
Domestic Partner Benefits in Iowa MORE
The Economic Benefits of Marriage Equality in Iowa: A Williams Institute Stud [Download] Download