Today, we’re shedding light on a new campaign that confronts the ongoing discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and families in the United States. Despite the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide, a sobering truth remains: in 31 states, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people is still legal.
This campaign, titled “Beyond I Do,” aims to dispel the misconception that LGBTQ+ Americans have achieved full equality with the right to marry. It highlights the glaring disparities that persist, such as the ability to be fired from a job, evicted from a home, or denied basic healthcare simply because of one’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Through real-life stories, such as the experience of Krista and Jaime Contreras, who were denied medical care for their newborn daughter due to their same-sex marriage, the campaign emphasizes the urgent need for equal rights in all 50 states.