YES on Prop 3: Freedom to Marry.

Despite the existence of modern legal safeguards guaranteeing marriage equality, California’s Constitution carries the shameful stain of language declaring that only marriage between a man and a woman will be recognized by the state. Prop 3 would enshrine marriage equality in the California Constitution. This upholds our state’s values of fairness, equality, and non-discrimination and ensures permanent protection for the rights of all individuals to marry the person they love, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or race. Constitutional provisions offer strong, enduring safeguards against discriminatory laws and political shifts, providing consistent legal recognition and benefits for same-sex couples. While U.S. Supreme Court decisions have made California’s prohibition unenforceable, the current Court has shown that it is willing to upend decades of precedent and revoke hard-earned rights.

Prop 3 reinforces California’s commitment to equality and dignity, setting a precedent that personal freedoms and civil rights are foundational and non-negotiable, thus promoting a more inclusive and equitable society for future generations. Voting for Prop 3 is a vote for justice, recognizing that love and commitment should be honored and protected for everyone in our diverse community and that we must protect the fundamental right to marry for same-sex and interracial couples.

Vote YES on Proposition 3