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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...
By EthanaelD | Published 8/10/2006
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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.
By Michelle L Devon (Michy) | Published 6/7/2006
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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.
By deide spencer | Published 12/9/2005
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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.
By Ruby Qureshi | Published 4/23/2007
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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.
By Jordan Q | Published 2/18/2008
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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.
By Eric Brennan | Published 11/8/2006
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Only recently Rudolph Giuliani supported gay marriage, but now, to get the Republican vote, he fully opposes it.
By Rachel Krech | Published 4/26/2007
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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.
By Bible Doc | Published 6/15/2007
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Check here to see my views about the California Gay Marriage decision as it might relate to McCain, Clinton, and Obama.
By Matt A. Maxx | Published 5/15/2008
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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.
By Joshua Cook | Published 5/29/2007
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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.
By Phil Dotree | Published 11/5/2006
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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.
By TheReader | Published 11/2/2006
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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.
By Tammy G | Published 5/18/2007
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This is an overview of the complications associated with marital rape
By Christine Cadena | Published 7/18/2007
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A Vermont representative has introduced a bill to replace the current civil union law and allow gay marriage in the state.
By Jessica Lynch | Published 2/10/2007
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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.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 5/15/2008
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Satirical news article in the style of "The Onion", intended to point out the silliness of predicting damaging effects from same-sex marriage.
By A. Bertocci | Published 8/15/2006
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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.
By Jenna Hansen | Published 6/23/2006
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Having heard discussions in Congress regarding a constitutional amendment protecting traditional marriage, I am bothered by the way both parties are approaching it.
By N. Katers | Published 7/15/2006
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In order to understand marital rape you need to understand what domestic abuse is. Domestic abuse/violence is assault, battery, intimidation, sexual assault or any other abusive behavior that is perpetrated by an intimate partner against another.
By Michelle Powers | Published 5/31/2007
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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?
By Timothy Sexton | Published 6/5/2006
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Should the definition of marriage be a government controlled one? Or should that be up to individuals? How America allows itself to be steadily drawn away from the original idea of Liberty and Justice for All.
By Beth Allen | Published 5/31/2006
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Gay marriage is an issue that shouldn't matter to real Republicans
By Patrick Salem | Published 11/3/2006
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Interracial marriage, like same-sex marriage, was considered unnatural and would ultimately lead to the destruction of a sacred institution.
By Ken Sanders | Published 8/9/2005
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Wife can withhold sex for no reason,but husband cann`t ask for sex, Even she can enjoy at night and next morning she can sue husband with Rape,
By rudy3107 | Published 1/19/2008
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A Series of Articles on the Marriage Issue Coast to Coast.
By Richard Beattie | Published 10/6/2006
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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.
By Ethan Magid | Published 4/2/2007
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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.
By Gayle Brescia | Published 5/1/2007
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gay, marriage, rights, equal, homosexual, civil, union, rainbow, freedom, liberty, justice
By 98 Percent | Published 1/29/2008
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Following last week's United States Senate vote on a proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, what is next for this issue?
By Sean Keefer | Published 6/12/2006
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Marriage is a decision that all Americans should have the right to consider. Marriage allows couples to receive special employment benefits and financial aid, permission to make legal decisions about inheritance, child custody, and visitation rights.
By Ashley Wheeler | Published 11/5/2005
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Gay marriage is the epitome of non-issues taking over the political landscape.
By Jetlag Democracy | Published 6/15/2006
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Read the facts on same-sex marriage law throughout the world and in the USA.
By Ron Carver | Published 7/10/2006
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The struggle for marriage equality suffered a setback recently when Washington State's Supreme Court refused to find the state's Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.
By Lonnie Lopez | Published 8/10/2006
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With the divorce rate so high, the traditional marriage is taking a big hit for the team. Concerned about the state of marriage today? Worried about the divorce rate? Losing confidence in the sanctity of the union? Not me.
By nochka | Published 10/26/2006
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Critics of homosexual marriage claim that it goes against traditional values - but whose values are these, and why can't tradition change?
By Keira Lemonis-Wolf | Published 5/24/2005
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What can the Solar System, magnetic compass, energy, emission spectra, lasers, activation energy of a chemical reaction, periodic table of elements, chemical bonding and the Activity series of elements tell us about love and relationships? To find out, just read on!
By Gyani | Published 5/10/2007
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Too many people don't take marriage seriously anymore. It seems that many take the easy way out instead of working through their problems.
By Lisa Carley | Published 4/14/2006
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If you are looking to attract blessings into your life, then you can start by having a relationship with God and by beleiving that something will come into existence.
By Psychic | Published 11/30/2006
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When our relationships fail, we are still loved by God.
By Annette | Published 6/3/2006
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Men are usually blamed for marriage problems, but marital difficulties are not always the fault of the husband. Sometimes the wife needs to take responsibility.
By Terri Rimmer | Published 9/12/2005
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Every romantic relationship has problems from time to time regarding money. In order to eliminate most of these problems you need to have a budget that you will stick to and not overspend.
By Michelle WithaM | Published 1/4/2006
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Do you have sexual problems in your marriage? Do you want to make love or have sex more often than you do? Do you feel that your partner doesn't satisfy you? Don't feel bad, there are many people who feel the same way. Follw these guidelines for help.
By Jasmine Starr | Published 9/15/2005
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The problem statement is being proposed for research: How do people in marriage relationships detect deception?
By Kortney Signor | Published 6/14/2006
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Not every problematic marriage ends in divorce, but people are more than willing to lead you in that direction the second that things get bad. So, what do you do? Do you follow advice or follow your heart?
By Alexa Long | Published 1/8/2007
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Domestic Violence Against Women and Children in the European Union
By Nandita Saikia | Published 9/10/2007
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This article describes Post Marital Stress Disorder or PMS. PMS is a situation where the normal period of time for feeling sadness and grief after a divorce goes on too long with the person becoming stuck and unable to transition into a healthy lifestyle.
By Mary Starr Johnson-Gerard | Published 12/20/2006
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This article is a case study of a couple who grow apart and divorce. The break is hardest for the husband who eventually develops Post Marital Stress (PMS) disorder. The story describes the symptoms and talks about an E-book that helps you get over PMS and back into life.
By Mary Starr Johnson-Gerard | Published 12/27/2006
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This is the third article in a series of 15 that describes Post Marital Stress (PMS) disorder. This article describes the stages of divorce and pin points which stage is the trigger for moving into a life When Divorce Recovery Hurts Too Long.
By Mary Starr Johnson-Gerard | Published 1/3/2007
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A main indicator of Post Marital Stress (PMS) disorder can be physical symptoms . These physical symptoms can actually be caused from the emotional pain from events such as divorce, separation, and bad relationships in general.
By Mary Starr Johnson-Gerard | Published 1/24/2007
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My wife and I had an argument recently. We prefer to call them marital spat disagreements. Some psychologists say that arguing is good for a relationship. I don't know if I agree with that.
By Gary Picariello | Published 11/9/2005
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An open marriage is a marriage in which both partners are allowed to have extra-marital relations. This could mean going to a club to pick up sexual partners or simply the freedom to experiment at will.
By Steve Thompson | Published 8/31/2006
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Until we stop demanding that divorce attorneys are adversarial and on the attack then such a system will continue to cause the problems we witness in today's Family Court system.
By Cathy Meyer | Published 8/21/2005
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When the Biblical passages concerning divorce are considered in their historical and grammatical context, it becomes impossible to condemn all divorce.
By Dan Rembold | Published 6/4/2008
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I'm not sure exactly what constitutes a "good" divorce. But certainly a bad divorce is one in which both spouses lose a lot more than just their marital status.
By Gary Picariello | Published 1/30/2007
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Money, sex, and communication are frequently cited as the most common reasons for a marriage failure.
By Michael Mathews | Published 6/3/2006
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We all dream of "Happily Ever After," but with a divorce rate over 50% in the United States, is there truly hope? Many couples are turning to premarital counseling to iron out the basics before walking down the aisle.
By Michelle Fletcher | Published 6/27/2005
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Online technology makes it seem easy to develop intimate relationships, but it's typically a false intimacy.
By Jamie K. Wilson | Published 7/26/2007
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Four of the primary issues faced by children when coping with divorce are: 1) the nature of love, 2) guilt, 3) new more grown up experiences, 4) and cynicism.
By Sean Michael Benhabib | Published 7/28/2005
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If you're willing to take a little trip abroad, you can get through your divorce start-to-finish in a matter of days.
By Leanne Phillips | Published 2/24/2005
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Dating is supposed to be fun, but if you are in a violent relationship it is anything but fun.
By Christine Bude | Published 1/7/2007
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Sexual dysfunctions is the inability or impaired ability to give or experience sexual gratification. Sexual dysfunction is grouped into four main categories.
By Jasmine Starr | Published 9/8/2005
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In defending the use of torture against individuals suspected of being "terrorists who kill civilians," the Journal, like Bush & Co., indulges in the same relativism of morality they so indignantly decry.
By Ken Sanders | Published 6/7/2005
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A discussion of the imagery and plot of Edwige Danticat's novel Breath, Eyes, Memory
By Chad | Published 4/13/2005
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This article discusses both sides of the Gay Marriage issue as well as some background, historical, and legal information.
By Ava McKinnon | Published 10/5/2007
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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?
By Dawn Lee | Published 12/14/2006
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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.
By Don Rainwater | Published 5/15/2007
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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..
By Julie E. | Published 4/18/2007
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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.
By homeira elder | Published 5/20/2008
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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.
By Alexis Colvard | Published 12/20/2006
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Gay marriage will in no way impact the status of straight married couples - so why are so many people against it?
By Ash Lee | Published 1/15/2007
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A huge turn in the battle over gay marriage,..What has happened and what you need to know...
By Bryan Locke | Published 5/19/2008
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The fight for legal gay marriage mirrors the fight to end miscegenation laws.
By Summer Banks | Published 2/26/2007
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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.
By Leslie D | Published 9/11/2007
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An article outlining the REAL reasons why laws against gay marriage should be abolished (from a heterosexual female's standpoint).
By Tink | Published 2/21/2007
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The war on gay marriage is distracting, bigoted, legally baseless, and ultimately waged in vain. Gay marriage is coming. Get used to it.
By Kevin W. | Published 2/28/2007
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A discussion of whether or not gay marriage should be legal.
By Matthew Ryan | Published 12/26/2007
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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.
By Priscilla Lane | Published 10/5/2006
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Isabella Miller, an eight year old girl,may decide the fate of gay marriage! Her mother Lisa Miller, a born-again Christian who left the homosexual lifestyle six years ago,is fighting for custody against lesbian Janet Jenkins.
By April Lorier | Published 4/28/2008
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A overview of the California Supreme Court Ruling and the views of the presidential candidates on gay marriage.
By Christin Shullo | Published 5/15/2008
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An argumentative research essay on the issue of gay marriage.
By Sarah Herbst | Published 5/9/2008
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My opinion of the gay marriage laws
By Mesang Clayborne | Published 7/1/2008
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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.
By Timothy Gray | Published 11/9/2006
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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.
By Tania Sanchez Lopez | Published 11/16/2006
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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"
By Stacy H. | Published 5/15/2008
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With the ongoing debate about gay marriage in the country right now, I've got to ask: what's the big freakin' deal?
By AC Writer | Published 11/27/2006
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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.
By Marty K. | Published 3/31/2008
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Civil unions and gay marriage are becoming a reality. Are you and your partner ready to take the big step?
By Amy Cox | Published 4/22/2008
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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.
By Steven Wyble | Published 6/21/2008
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As the consideration for gay marriage in California makes its rounds through the courts and legislature, everyone is affected.
By Jessica Lynch | Published 11/29/2006
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California has just overturned their ban on same-sex marriage. There are some happy people in California today, and some unhappy ones.
By Matt A. Maxx | Published 5/15/2008
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It seems that conservatives are only opposed to government getting involved with social policy (and marriage IS social policy) when it doesn't benefit them...
By Tanisha Renee | Published 2/13/2007
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Why homosexual marriage should be legalized as a matter of civil rights, and the leaders of the religious right are misleading their followers.
By Mark L. | Published 1/27/2007
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Nowadays, homosexual mariage is on the minds of many people, including poiticians. But, at what cost are we to allow homosexual marriage? What residual effects may occur, or must we be willing to accept?
By Matthew McKinney | Published 2/14/2007
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California issues a ruling that domestic partnerships aren't a sufficient substitute for marriage.
By James Scott Flannery | Published 5/16/2008
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