I believe unequivocally in a fair Wisconsin. I worked against the recent discriminatory amendment that prohibits loving couples from enjoying the basic legal protections afforded through civil marriage. I continue to advocate for rights for committed couples through partnership benefits and a domestic registry.
It is time for a proposal to ensure that all couples have the opportunity to such basic, common sense rights as hospital visitation, parental and burial rights. This issue goes beyond fairness and American freedoms. Our economic security is threatened as Wisconsin businesses, municipalities, and the university system struggle to compete with employers in other states that offer broader rights to their employees.
