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Herein, I put gay marriage and same-sex civil unions in a different perspective. We need to respect the 'copyright' the Church has on marriage...

Why anything less than true marriage equality just doesn't work.

The word marriage is merely a scapegoat in the fight for gay civil unions. Take that one word away and what is left to argue over but the fears and prejudices of many Americans.

the state of NJ became one of the few states to legalize gay marriages

With New Hampshire soon becoming the fourth state in the U.S. to offer legal recognition to gay and lesbian relationships, the "traditional marriage" debate is once again heating up.

An article about the changing face of marriage in America as it pertains to same gender marriages, compared with the civil rights movement of the past.

Civil unions and gay marriage are becoming a reality. Are you and your partner ready to take the big step?

In this essay, I argue why I support gay marriage, even though I am a Christian. I argue on the separation of church and state, as well as the fallibility of mankind.

Many social conservatives oppose homosexuals' rights to gay marriage. Here are the reasons they give, as well as some easy logic that debunks those reasons.

Gay marriage is something of a new idea, yet gay love has been taboo for centuries. Just recently has it become a legal issue, even as homosexual behavior has become commonplace in our society.

Only recently Rudolph Giuliani supported gay marriage, but now, to get the Republican vote, he fully opposes it.

Those against gay marriage generally use a deontological argument or slippery slope arguments. Those in favor of gay marriage tend to use arguments for human needs, civil rights, and justice.

There is such a debate over gay marriage in this country, so I decided to look at the top ten reasons why gay marriage should be banned.

In a stunning victory for gay marriage advocates, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to block the citizens of Massachusetts from having a vote on a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would have ended gay marriages in the state.

A Vermont representative has introduced a bill to replace the current civil union law and allow gay marriage in the state.

Legal theorists question the purpose of having state-sanctioned marriage and argue that the goals of civil, as opposed to religious or otherwise private, marriages would be better achieved through an abolition of the legal institution of marriage.

A Vermont court ordered a woman to pay $240 a month child support to her former lesbian civil-union partner.

Same-sex, or "gay" marriages have, throughout history, been recognized in various cultures. Homosexual marriages are as traditional as are heterosexual marriages, and should be legally recognized in the United States.

The debate on Gay/Lesbian adoption is on-raging, and there seems to be no right answer. This research aims at understanding current ideological tennets, within the US, that lead to widespread anxiety about Gay/Lesbian adoption.

The United States Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether one state can be forced to recognize the same sex civil union of another state, against the laws of another state. The issue could also affect visitation concerning the biological child of one litigant.

Check here to see my views about the California Gay Marriage decision as it might relate to McCain, Clinton, and Obama.

In the debate of Civil Unions vs. Marriage, I postulate that maybe Civil Unions are the answer everyone is truly seeking. Take a look:

When entering a debate, it's important to define the terms. The point of this paper will be to bring out the differences of these two terms and argue why civil unions should be legal in the United States.

Why homosexual marriage should be legalized as a matter of civil rights, and the leaders of the religious right are misleading their followers.

Satirical news article in the style of "The Onion", intended to point out the silliness of predicting damaging effects from same-sex marriage.

Thursday afternoon, New Jersey signed a bill allowing Civil Unions to take place.

The time has come for us to allow Gay persons to enjoy the same benefits heterosexuals enjoy in the US.

When the government tries to regulate marriage, it is interfering with religion, because marriage is a sacred bond that ties in with faith. I think it is necessary for the government to cut off all ties with marital policy.

When presidential candidate Al Sharpton was asked about his views on gay marriage, he replied, "That is like asking do I support black marriage or white marriage." Mr. Sharpton's words bring up an interesting question:

Anti gay marriage proponents worry about the effects that legalization of gay marriage will have on society, I am hoping to alleviate some of their fears, and make some headway.

State Governor Bill Wilson had a frog in his throat over a simple mistake Sunday that turned into a media frenzy...

An article outlining the REAL reasons why laws against gay marriage should be abolished (from a heterosexual female's standpoint).

Sweden has long been one of the free-est and most progressive countries in the world. Having allowed gay civil unions since 1995, it now looks like the call to strike any gender reference in marriage laws is going to pass and go into effect in 2008.

Ever wonder what bars to go to that cater to the Gay and Lesbian community in San Diego? Are you visiting from out of town or just a local? Have no worries here is some information that can give you detail on where to go to and what night of the week to go on.

This article is a review of the Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade in Chicago.

Interracial marriage, like same-sex marriage, was considered unnatural and would ultimately lead to the destruction of a sacred institution.

Miami and South Beach Florida are the in places to be. Especially if you love to drink, party and club hop. Miami is full of bars and clubs, and gay and lesbian bars can be found on every corner.

Read the facts on same-sex marriage law throughout the world and in the USA.

Going Down Under for a gay holiday? One of the queer hubs of Australia, Melbourne is the continent's second city, comparable in size to Chicago. Here are some of the popular gay and lesbian bars in Melbourne, Australia.

Recent study shows that lesbian mothers are more satisfied with their lives than heterosexual mothers. Children of lesbian families are well-adjusted.

Despite the fact that more famous people are coming out than ever before, there remains a major gap between heterosexual gay icons and out gay icons. What gives?

Is there really a differnce between children being raised by heterosexual parents or gay/lesbian parents?

Being in a lesbian relationship, many people assume that we have different issues than heterosexual couples. Many times we do. But no relationship is immune to occasional lapses in judgement...

There are many differences in how PTSD affects lesbian relationships vs. heterosexual relationships.

The following paper will focus on the obstacles and difficulties that face same-sex couples who fight to have the same legal rights as heterosexual couples.

Having heard discussions in Congress regarding a constitutional amendment protecting traditional marriage, I am bothered by the way both parties are approaching it.

The Gay Marriage Amendment debate has tended to focus on the conflicting moral issues. But what about the legal issues? What does this amendment mean for transgendered individuals? And will those who perform same-sex marriages face jail time?

This article discusses both sides of the Gay Marriage issue as well as some background, historical, and legal information.

According to the ruling made by the California Supreme Court, same-sex marriage is now legal! This makes California the second state, after Massachusetts, where gay and lesbian couples may now wed.

An argumentative research essay on the issue of gay marriage.