Congresswoman files bill to allow gay ‘spouses’ to receive Social Security benefits
Many supporters of “ marriage equality ” thought homosexual activists sought to redefine the age-old institution in order to receive the same recognition and approbation as heterosexual couples. But many homosexual “marriage' advocates wanted federal benefits . Now a Democratic Congresswoman has introduced a bill to open the federal spigot to same-sex couples. Rep. Linda Sanchez , D-CA Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-CA, says her " Social Security Equality Act of 2013" would confer spousal, survivor, and death benefits to couples who live in a state that recognizes same-sex "marriages" or civil unions. If enacted, its terms would apply to 18 states and the nation's capital. "Same-sex couples pay into Social Security over the course of their working lives just like other Americans," she said. Although the federal benefits angle of the “equality” struggle remained obscured from the general public, LGBT political organizations made the la