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JAMES BALDWIN  

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Religious conservatives want gay marriage totally banned. Gay-rights advocates want it universally accepted. Here's my idea for a compromise: cease any federal recognition of marriage altogether.

Monday was a big win for gay rights and couples wishing for the chance to wed. Judge Richard Kramer of San Francisco County's trial-level Superior Court rules that the ban on gay marriage was "unconstitutional"

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.

As the consideration for gay marriage in California makes its rounds through the courts and legislature, everyone is affected.

an article/ blog about my love and prode for a city that has been fighting for gay rights for decade. the srticle was inspired by California's Supreme Court decision to remove the ban on gay marriage.

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...

As the power of activist courts increases, does it undermine our sense of American democracy? Particularly concerning the issue of gay marriage on a federal level?

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

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.

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

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.

In a 12-page ruling, a Florida District Court Judge allows an injunction for a Gay-Straight Alliance club at a local Florida high school to meet and the lawsuit will proceed.

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan lean slightly westward and harbor less hostility toward gays than their neighbors do. While not oases for gay matchmaking and culture, they have decriminalized homosexuality and allow gay clubs to stay open.

Ramadan, which this year ends in mid October, is a holy month for Muslims, it is a time to fast, forgive and show compasion. Al-Fatiha is the largest GLBT organization for Muslims. This October it will celebrate its eighth year supporting gay Muslims.

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.

Opinion piece designed to enlighten society about the lesbian struggle and which symbols should represent lesbianism. Touches on the Women's movement and Gay rights movements describing a view of lesbian oppression.

1960s and 1970s America. The Civil Rights, Free Speech, Women's Liberation and Gay Rights Movements.This twenty year span in American history served as the perfect time for the voices of black women to let their voices be heard by the dominant culture.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

In The Fire Next Time, James Baldwin uses the word Chimera to symbolize illusions. James believes that money, power, and safety are illusions. In my paper i will explain my thoughts of the quote from The Fire Next Time.

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

James Baldwin played an important part in the American Civil Rights movement, at the same time that he was enjoying success as an author.

The fight for legal gay marriage mirrors the fight to end miscegenation laws.

At look at the Gay Marriage Issue and how people seem to put up a false support and not really tell the truth on their stand on the issue.

I choose to examine how different political parties have come to define gay marriage. I tried to stray away from main media sources because I believe that while they are bias they whitewash to seem "fair and balanced". Instead, I went on a hunt for independent sources..

James Baldwin grew up in Harlem, New York. He was born on August 2nd 1924. His mother was a domestic worker, James never knew his biological father. James was the first of nine children born to his mother

On August 30, Judge Robert Hanson issued an order in the Iowa District Court for Polk County which declared a state law banning gay marriage unconstitutional. Since then, Iowa has been engulfed in a fire storm of debate over gay marriage.

Gay marriage has been a hot-button issue for the past several years. Afraid For, not Afraid Of is a concise treatment of that issue from a Biblically balanced point of view.

With the ongoing debate about gay marriage in the country right now, I've got to ask: what's the big freakin' deal?

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.

Gay marriage is another "hot" topic in our communities. A struggle that would forever go on as long as the topic of abortion goes on.

A discussion of whether or not gay marriage should be legal.

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

The war on gay marriage is distracting, bigoted, legally baseless, and ultimately waged in vain. Gay marriage is coming. Get used to it.

Gay marriage will in no way impact the status of straight married couples - so why are so many people against it?

South Africa recently legalized gay marriage. It just goes to show how far the United States lags behind when it comes to citizens' rights- a country that has only been a democracy for a little over a decade is already promoting tolerance over prejudice.

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?

Many believe that gay marriage represents an equal right. I respectfully submit, however, that it represents a special right. Traditional marriages and families have been the foundation of all of the great, thriving and happy civilizations on Earth.