The Domestic Partnership Initiative is a measure that aims to alter the California legal code by replacing the term "marriage" with "domestic partnership." This would in turn provide equal rights to all couples regardless of sexual orientation.

The idea behind this compromise is to provide equal rights, without offending the religious community who claim that "marriage" is a religious institution. Thus, "Marriage" itself would become a social ceremony instead of a political institution.

If you support the changes that this measure brings about, we would love to hear from you. We are relying entirely on grassroots campaigning, and thus need your support.

Here is the Title and Summary issued by the Attorney General of California: http://ag.ca.gov/cms_attachments/initiatives/pdfs/i800_09-0003_title_and_summary.pdf

Founded by Ali Shams and Kaelan Housewright, the "Domestic Partnership Initiative" is a political

measure aimed at reforming California Legal Code to provide equality to all couples

regardless of sexual orientation.

Drafted in the wake of Proposition 8's successful passage, the "Domestic Partnership Initiative" attempts

to eliminate the "marriage" issue by replacing "marriage" with "domestic partnership" within California legal

doctrine. This campaign will be a true grassroots project relying entirely on volunteers and social networks

to spread our influence in our attempts to get on the ballot.