We won the freedom to marry for ALL Pennsylvanians!

I was at the Pittsburgh celebration on the night of the decision with several of our clients and their children when the magnitude of what we had achieved began to hit home. People I didn’t know were hugging me, wetting my suit with their tears as they thanked me for transforming their lives. I don’t ever recall seeing so much unabashed joy, open affection, and excitement created by one of our victories.

All ACLU cases involve vital rights, but it hit me just how life-defining this case is for so many people. It is everyday existence. This decision affirms people for who they are and establishes gay men and lesbians as equal citizens. Those who fall in love with a person of the same-sex now have the same rights.

Who would have thought that in less than a year we would make Pennsylvania number 19 for freedom-to-marry states? It’s amazing and just plain beautiful!

The ACLU of Pennsylvania could not have achieved this win, or any of our other victories, without the help of our ACLU members like you. Your support provides the funds needed to address important issues such as this one.

Please consider making contribution today to the ACLU to help us address the new and frequently unpredicted challenges that may be waiting for us just ahead. Thank you, in advance, for your support.

And thank you for your unwavering faith in the ACLU! Let there be more love in the world. And let wedding bells ring!

Sincerely,

Witold ‘Vic’ Walczak, Esq. Legal Director, ACLU of Pennsylvania