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Marriage Equality

Robert Schaublin-Yanes and Romulo Yanes applying for a civil union in Paterson, NJ, in 2007—smiling at a desk as the first registered same-sex couple in their hometown’s history.

Ten Years After Marriage Equality: A Personal Reflection on Love, Legacy, and Romulo

From becoming the first civil union in Paterson, NJ, to a surprise proposal and wedding on his birthday, our 30-year love story shows what marriage equality truly means.