Check Out The 5 Family Portraits That Were Illegal In The U.S. Just 2 Years Ago

Just two years ago, these families were legally required to hide their existence. Now, after the repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," these families still face major hurdles to full rights and recognition under the law. Share these images so that we can change that. 

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Just two years ago, these families were legally required to hide their existence. Now, after the repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," these families still face major hurdles to full rights and recognition under the law. Share these images so that we can change that. 

ORIGINAL: By photographer Tatjana Plitt. Check out more portraits and donate to her project on her Kickstarter page. Found on The Advocate by Upworthy super intern, Maeve Coyle. 
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