Today's historic decision is a victory for all Californians who cherish fairness and opportunity. Two people in a committed, trusting and loving relationship in California will have the support that comes with marriage.

Now California will be a state where every person has the opportunity to realize their hopes and dreams by being able to marry the person they love. The California marriage decision will affect over 36 million people - well over 10% of the total population of America.

Today, several key Michigan-based organizations expressed their disappointment in the Supreme Court’s ruling today upholding the Court of Appeals decision denying health care benefits to unmarried couples. Unity Michigan, a group of organizations working together on issues that includes equal rights, will work hard to ensure that no Michiganders lose access to health care as a result of this decision.