10 Couples: Laura and Fawn

Chuck and Larry, meet Laura and Fawn, a couple who have cared for loved ones with terminal illness but their family is not protected by the legal rights of marriage. Ten gay and lesbian couples talk about their relationships and explain why marriage is necessary for them and their families. These videos are also featured on 10Couples.org, where you can find tools to turn these stories into meaningful action. The videos were filmed and produced by the award-winning team at Public Interest (PublicInterest.tv).

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News & Politics

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• gay
• lesbian
• bisexual
• family
• couples
• love
• marriage
• relationship
• 10couples
• rights
• equality
• partner
• civilunion
• homosexual

[alecniles]

Hi Fawn and Laura,

I am a heterosexual woman who beleives that all unionships should be recognized in the name of the law. Fawn, I have to give you kudos, because it's unimaginable that one would serve a country that dosn't safegaurd the very legal rights you work to protect. I don't know how you did it for 22 years but kudos. My heart and prayers go out to your family.

[DatAintRight]

My family struggles with the same issues!

We all have to follow suit in re:laws, taxes, insurance etc... yet we dont get any of the benefits of that.

It saddens me our society is STILL viewing our lives so different than theirs.

My parents say their sad we dont have the same rights, yet they continue to vote for people that keep us from having those rights.

[meronaamchaina]

gay people give more to society than the hetero.....they give home to homeless and love which cant be bought...you guys are great...all that matters is love and care

[keirenle]

you re a fighter, girls. So fight for your right.

[chrised79]

this was really touching :(...hopefully there will be a huge change in the near future for our rights!!!...stay strong & keep on fighting...you are not alone coz there are billions of us out there and that's including "in the closet"...lol...

[gil7137]

Hi Laura and Fawn,

This touched my heart. I want to thank you for doing this vid. and letting people know that we are the same. Even though I am single I hope to someday have the right to wed Ms Special when and if I am lucky enough to find her; as do all my sisters and brothers who are gay and lesbian. Thanks again for letting people know that that right is as important to us as it is to those who take it for granted.

[tottie66]

i hope with a change in your goverment, gay couples across america will be afforded equal rights/ marraige or unions. these videos are so moving thank you for letting us in to your lifes x

[berliita]

Thanks, 10couples, for posting this video. I was moved by this video.

[dookerbaby]

Very moving story. I was crying. Good job on telling it and good luck.

[rnw26l]

Hi Laura and Fawn,

Congratulations on your posting, thanks for sharing your story with us. I send you my solidarity along with best wishes and peace, Chris