Equality Matters to Real People: Our Stories

Dawn Paul from Beverly, MA

Just weeks after her July 2004 marriage, Dawn's partner Marilyn has an unexpected visit to the hospital.

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Ken Stone from Charlestown, MA

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After 33 years of living together, Ken and his husband Tom were married on September 18, 2004.

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Thomas Jones from Boston, MA

Thomas shares his story of faith and matrimony..

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Whitney Weiss from Jamaica Plain, MA

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I called friends and said, 'You have to come to this; you won't believe it. You have to be a part of it. It's the only 'protest' I've been to where there's this much love.' Gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, whatever...everyone I know who was a part of this was just so thrilled to put their lives on hold and be there at the State House. And the best part is, it didn't stop there. .

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Lisa Goren from Hyde Park, MA

Lisa tells about taking her 3 1/2 year old to see couples applying for marriage licenses at Boston City Hall in May 2004..

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