The 2000 Census shows us:

• Same-sex couples live in more than 99 percent of all U.S. counties.
• There are 600,000 same-sex households.

• By documenting these households, we can better advocate for and protect our families.

With right-wing politicians pushing marriage initiatives and blaming unmarried and single-parent families for a wide range of social ills, it is crucial that we document the many stable and healthy same-sex couples and families that exist in the United States.