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" Marriage equality is about more than just marriage. It's about something greater. It's about acceptance. "

Charlize Theron

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" I think it really changes things when you're able to get married. I mean, the Marriage Equality Act was super important. I think you cannot believe it happened as fast as it did. For a lot of gay people, it's very surprising. You thought that this is going to be a struggle forever. "

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