Repeal DOMA Now.org: Survey - Tell Congress how DOMA affects YOU!

Massachusetts, California, Connecticut, Iowa. In the past year, tens of thousands of loving same-sex couples have entered into marriage in these states. And with new laws soon to take effect in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, thousands more will surely join them.

But the federal government still refuses to recognize a single one. Why? Because of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) enacted in 1996. This discriminatory and hurtful law prevents millions of Americans from fully joining the institution of marriage even if they are legally married.

In recent months, momentum to finally repeal DOMA has been surging. As poll after poll shows support for marriage equality growing, DOMA has become a relic of a bygone era.

Washington needs to know why DOMA must end. Will you take this quick survey to show Congress and President Obama how DOMA affects you and those you care about?

We’ll deliver your responses directly to your lawmakers and the Obama administration, so please be thorough. And please share this survey with everyone you know!

1.

Question - Not Required - Which of the following effects of DOMA do you feel is most harmful to same-sex married couples and their families? Choose up to three.
Please make up to 3 selections from the choices below.

	They face a tax burden other married couples do not when they put their spouse on their health plan.
	Same-sex couples become strangers under law when they cross state lines.
	Their spouse cannot receive Social Security survivor benefits -- benefits they've paid for their whole working lives.
	All same-sex couples are denied "surviving mothers' and fathers'" benefits under Social Security, and children in states that do not permit second-parent adoption are denied surviving child benefits if their non-biological parent dies.
	Same-sex married couples are generally not allowed to take family medical leave to care for a sick spouse.
	If a spouse dies, the surviving spouse will face an unfair tax that different-sex couples do not pay, which can result in losing the family home.

2.

Question - Not Required - Knowing that we will share this survey with Congress to help demonstrate your priorities, how important is overturning DOMA to you? A top priority
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important

3.

Question - Not Required - If DOMA has impacted your life or those near to you, please tell your story here and we'll share it with your lawmakers.

4.

Question - Not Required - HRC is planning a major campaign to repeal DOMA. What would you be willing to do to help us put pressure on Congress and President Obama to repeal DOMA?

	Call my senators or representative
	Visit my elected official with other marriage equality supporters
	Gather petition signatures
	Attend a house party or other small event
	Spread the word via Facebook, Twitter, or other social networks
	Post comments on blogs or online forums
	Make a donation
	Forward an email
	Record a short video telling my story

5.

Question - Not Required - What is your current legal relationship status? Legally married
In a civil union
In a registered domestic partnership
Single (includes divorced, separated, or widowed)
I am in a relationship, but not legally married, in a civil union or registered domestic partnership

6.

Question - Not Required - If you are legally married, in a civil union or in a registered domestic partnership, is your relationship recognized in the state where you currently live? Yes, my relationship is recognized by my state
No, my relationship is not recognized by my state
I am not married, in a civil union or registered partnership
Not sure

7.

Do you consider yourself to be:

(Select one of the available choices or enter a different value.)
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8.

What is your gender identity?

(Select one of the available choices or enter a different value.)
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9.

Contact information:

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Email: Required

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ZIP / Postal Code:

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