A California congresswoman is pushing a bill to give social security benefits to same sex couples in civil unions too. Metro Weekly reports:
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez is seeking to extend Social Security benefits to same-sex couples whose relationships are lawfully recognized with legislation announced today. The Social Security Equality Act would require the Social Security Administration to provide spousal, survivor and death benefits to same-sex couples who are not married, but are in a civil union. “It is time for our government to stop telling gay and lesbian couples that they are second class citizens,” the California Democrat said in a statement. “Same-sex couples pay into Social Security over the course of their working lives just like other Americans. They should receive the full benefits they have earned. My bill will make sure every American receives a benefit based upon their contribution to Social Security, not their sexual orientation.”
Ummm, shouldn’t we be pushing for full marriage equality instead of coming up with more reasons for states to hold on to civil unions laws?
