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California abolishes gay marriage ban
The California Supreme Court issued it´s decision on the constituionality of the California Gay Marriage ban. read what was decided.

California and Gay Marriage
First there was Massachusetts, and now there is California. The senate and assembly paved the way to a historic landmark this week by being the FIRST legislature in the US to say it's ok to be gay and get married!

Civil Union verses Gay Marriage
Is there really a difference when it comes to civil unions and gay marriage? What is in a simple word? Is there really a case that one is better over the other? Why should it really matter if we get the rights we want in the end? I shall share my opinion.

Civil Unions in Illinois – A real possibility?
The House of Representatives for the State of Illinois has a bill before them for consideration. The bill has a name. It is called “The Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act.” Why is it important and why should you care?

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional Again in 2012
On July 25 2012 the Defense of Marriage Act was considered unconstitutional by the Connecticut District Court.

Gay marriage - Left of Center
A look at the gay marriage arguments from the left of center. Part 1 of a series looking at Gay Marriage from the left and the right.

Gay Marriage - Right of Center
A look at the gay marriage arguments from the right of center. Part 2 of a series

How Does Marriage Equality Threaten Marriage?
Vermont's Senate has passed marriage equality legislation. As usual, there is a maelstrom of opposition. This article discusses marriage equality and the arguments against it.

Marriage Equality and Loving
Loving v. Virginia was a landmark case allowing people of different races to legally marry everywhere in the United States. How does that relate to same sex marriage?