Not too long ago, I wrote about a new marriage equality campaign that just launched in the UK called ‘Out4Marriage‘. The concept is simple: People are encouraged to upload a video that explains why they are Out4Marriage… people who believe that love is love.

This campaign was born out of the current battle that is taking place in the UK for marriage equality. So many videos made by people from all ages and walks of life. In fact, yesterday, founder of Virgin, Richard Branson made his own video for the cause explaining why he felt it was important and how he personally connected to the cause.

He and his company are firm believers in equality. Last year, his daughter got married and it was one of the most memorable experiences for him. He feels that everyone should be allowed to experience that should they desire. Watch his very heartfelt and noble video below.

Watch the video after the jump…

Today, in an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC News, President Barack Obama made his position on gay marriage very clear: “I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.”

“You know when I go to college campuses, sometimes I talk to college Republicans who think that I have terrible policies on the economy, on foreign policy, but are very clear that when it comes to same-sex equality or, you know, sexual orientation, that they believe in equality. They are much more comfortable with it. You know, Malia and Sasha, they have friends whose parents are same-sex couples. There have been times where Michelle and I have been sitting around the dinner table and we’re talking about their friends and their parents and Malia and Sasha, it wouldn’t dawn on them that somehow their friends’ parents would be treated differently. It doesn’t make sense to them and, frankly, that’s the kind of thing that prompts a change in perspective.”

Excerpts of the interview will air tonight on “World News With Diane Sawyer,” as well as tomorrow morning on GMA. ABC’s “Good Morning America” Thursday. Watch the clip from the interview below where Obama explains his position and the evolution of his stance on this issue.

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Out4Marriage is a new campaign where ordinary people, celebrities, politicians and others record videos explaining why they believe that love is the same, straight or gay and are therefore coming Out4Marriage.

The campaign is being launched at a critical time in the UK for LGBT rights as the Government is proposing under serious opposition to introduce marriage equality. The campaign will be spreading its focus from the UK to other parts of the world as well. In fact, we were informed about the campaign from Benjamin Cohen and who was eager to help get the word out for this important campaign.

Given what just happened in North Carolina and what the UK is going through at the moment just to name a couple, there is so much work to be done and more voices need to be heard in order for us to reach a society of equality everywhere. Love is the same, straight or gay. Check out some of the touching videos that have been uploaded thus far from people in the UK that are Out4Marriage.

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Last night, Patrick and I were fortunate enough to participate in Adam Bouska’s recent stop in Vancouver for his NOH8 Campaign. However, the night got a little cloudy for a minute when news broke that North Carolina voters had voted in favor of a gay marriage ban. The state overwhelming decided to define marriage between one man and one woman as the only legal union recognized by the state.

This vote makes North Carolina the 30th state in the United States to put a ban on gay marriage. The state already had a ban on same-sex marriage in the first place. However, this new amendment will make current civil unions and marriages between same-sex couples null and void. The voting results were posted at 60% in favor of the ban.

“Your efforts send a message to the state of North Carolina and to the country that we will not allow marriage to be redefined in this state,” Tami Fitzgerald, chair of Vote for Marriage NC, told supporters gathered in Raleigh. “The nation is watching North Carolina, and we have given them a high standard to follow.”

More on North Carolina’s gay marriage ban after the jump.

I just finished watching the video below and am still wiping away the tears from my face. Shane Bitney Crone (the creator of the video) says: “It has been said that sharing personal stories is one of the most effective ways to change people’s hearts and minds. This is my story and I hope you are inspired to share it with others.”

Crone tells the story of he and his other half, Tom Bridegroom. They were together for 6 years and while together, they had both come out to their families, they started a business together, adopted a dog, and traveled the world. Then, in 2011 something devastating happened that would change everything.

The NOH8 Campaign is officially here in Vancouver for the first time today and it’s stories like these that remind me of what we’re all fighting for. If you need a reminder, watch this video and share it with others.

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Vice-President Joe Biden recently appeared on the long-running political program, “Meet The Press” to discuss President Obama’s re-election campaign. One of the main topics of discussion of course was gay marriage – a topic that has seemed to consume a lot of this year’s political race. We’ve known for a while that the Obama administration has struggled with this issue but we’ve also watched them take huge steps to overcome the stigma such as the abolishment of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. But where does Vice-President Joe Biden stand on the issue? He states in his interview:

I am absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women marrying women, and heterosexual men and women marrying another are entitled to the same exact rights, all the civil rights, all the civil liberties. And quite frankly, I don’t see much of a distinction beyond that.

But when it comes to Obama himself and the issue at hand, mom’s the word. Biden doesn’t seem to open up to much about where the President currently stands on the issue. He states that the President sets the policy and that’s the fact. When it comes to the question of whether or not the Obama administration will stand behind the right of equal marriage, Joe says he doesn’t know the answer. Check out Joe Biden’s interview with “Meet The Press” below. Do you think Obama will stand behind gay marriage if re-elected into a second term at the White House?

Watch Joe Biden’s interview on “Meet The Press” after the jump.

As you know, marriage discrimination against gays is unfortunately still an issue in more places than I’d care to list. The United Kingdom is one of these places where they are in the midst of trying to make marriage legal. Moments ago I just watched this amazing commercial titled “Homecoming” that shows that love is love no matter what. The advert is to encourage people to support the introduction of same-sex marriage in the UK.

As soldiers arrive home to the warm embrace of their loved ones, it’s set up to look as though it’s all women that are waiting for their man. As all the women run into the arms of their lovers, one man looks around for his. He then catches his eyes and you can almost feel the love coming from the men as their eyes connect. The handsome couple embrace and hold each other tight. I don’t want to tell you what happens next because I want you to experience it for yourself.

The video was made by the Coalition for Equal Marriage who strongly believe that “Equal But Separate Is Not Equal“. Absolutely true. Watch the commercial below.

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A year ago, a new Jersey woman named Alix Genter was turned away from a bridal salon after the owners found out that she was marrying a woman and not a man. Outrageous!

In the most recent episode of ‘What Would You Do?‘ that aired on Friday, ABC News wanted to see what other people at a bridal salon would do if they witnessed the same scenario happening right in front of them – someone being refused service because of their sexual orientation.

This scenario took place at a bridal shop in New Jersey, where a lesbian customer is being turned away. They were of course actors, but the other customers in the shop were unaware. Watch the segment below (hosted by the John Quiñones) to see what happened.

Watch after the jump…