judith kasen-windsor

“Today, I sign the Respect for Marriage Act into law – a landmark civil rights bill that honors the courage and the sacrifice of generations of couples who fought for marriage equality and equal rights,” the President said in a message posted on Twitter Tuesday.

The memorial will consist of a heart-shaped stone platform made up of interlocking hearts on the lawn outside the Southampton Town Hall, a popular spot for civic marriages in Edie’s beloved Long Island town.

“I’ve been having a love affair with the gay community.”