1,049 Federal Marriage Rights You Can't Have
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The complete report from the US Government Accounting Office. Read it .. and become an activist!
Tags: Why the Obama administration will no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
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hOn February 23, 2011, the Attorney General of the United States informed the Speaker of the House that the Obama administration will no longer defend the so-called Defense of Marriage Act because sexual-identity based discrimination is unconstitional in its opinion Read the Attorney General's letter to Congress here.
Answers to Questions About Marriage Equality
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A pamphlet from the HRC that answers common questions and concerns about marriage equality for same-sex couples, including: "Why aren't civil unions enough?", "I believe God meant marriage for men and women. How can I support marriage for same-sex couples?", "Can't same-sex couples go to a lawyer to secure all the rights they need?" and much more.
International Rights & Immigration
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Legal Issues for Gay And Lesbian Couples
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History of Same-Sex Marriage Law
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Living Together Contracts
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We're legal in Connecticut!
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Here's the official text of the new law in Connecticut that allows for same-sex civil unions, effective October 1, 2005:
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/act/Pa/2005PA-00010-R00SB-00963-PA.htm
Also, be sure to check out Love Makes A Family, a Connecticut statewide coalition of organizations and individuals working for equal marriage rights for same-sex couples in Connecticut through community education, grassroots organizing and legislative advocacy and lobbying.
Is same sex marriage still legal in Canada?
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This information was contributed on 2/7/05 by Charles at ssmarriage@aol.com.
In a recent election the Conservatives won more seats than the Liberals and other parties, and have the right to form a Government. However they are in the minority, having 124 seats in a Parliament of 308. Other parties won the rest: the NDP (socialist), the Bloc Quebecois (representing Quebec French speaking voters) and one independent.