Now that same sex marriage is legal in California, couples are flocking to our state to get married. As it turns out, Massachusetts requires you to be a resident to get married there. California doesn't. For many, this will be their first chance to get married ever.
My friends are getting married this week. They told me they fear they've only got a five month window in which to do it. (They also joked about fighting over which one of them would wear the dress.) They've been waiting for this for 12 years but there's an upcoming ballot initiative that could take their right to marry away.
I wanted to get them something to commemorate their big day, but I couldn't figure out what. What do you get for two guys who have a fabulously decorated place and no doubt have way better taste in everything than you do? Then I realized - the best gift is equal rights at long last. I gave a donation to the campaign to fight the marriage ban that will be on the ballot this November.
Please, spread the word. If your friends or family are coming to CA to get married, a great gift idea (in addition to that blender you bought them) is a donation to the campaign for marriage equality.