Recognizing The Civil Rights Of Gays And Lesbians To Marry

Originally Posted on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:59pm

At SensitiviTees, we celebrate with our friends in Maine, Maryland, and Washington where voters approved the right for citizens to marry their same-sex partners in the November 2012 election. They join other happy couples in Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts (the first state to legalize same-sex marriage), New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. 

Did you know that two Native American tribes—the Coquille and Suquamish tribes—have also legalized and offer same-sex marriages? It’s heartening to know that some of the First Nations of our continent are also among the first groups to recognize the civil rights of gays and lesbians to marry.

There are a few other states that have created legal unions and civil unions that confer some, but not all, of the benefits and protections of married status. In New Jersey, where we are based, the organization Garden State Equality works tirelessly to support and promote marriage equality (it is also the single largest civil rights organization in the whole state!). We look forward to the day when the remaining 41 give up their bans and restrictions and follow suit with the nine that currently uphold full marriage equality for everyone.

If you know a couple who’s getting ready to celebrate their wedding, civil union, or commitment ceremony, we have fun designs for men and women to proclaim their happy occasion or status as a committed couple. They make great bridal shower or bachelor party favors for friends and family as well!

For many committed couples, it might not be long before starting a family becomes the next big step, so be sure to check out our “got dads” and “got moms” styles for the parents or their children.

You can purchase any of our designs (above) by logging on to our website: www.SensitiviTees.com