The United States was founded on equality. It's written into our Declaration of Independence. Americans have a long history of fighting to ensure equal civil rights for all citizens.

But as long as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans lack the same basic rights straight citizens take for granted -- the legal right to get married, the ability to visit loved ones in the hospital -- we aren't living up to our country's ideals.

You don't have to identify as LGBT to believe in equality under the law and fairness for all people. Every single American should fight against hate and homophobia.

Join the movement to ensure no American is treated like a second-class citizen. Add your name today to show you're a straight ally in the fight for equal rights for LGBT citizens.