Thomas, Evan,
The War over Gay Marriage. Evan Thomas. - Newsweek, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 17, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: The War over Gay Marriage, July 7, 2003; pp. 38-45.
"Although gay couples routinely have commitment ceremonies and The New York Times wedding pages now run photos of gay and lesbian pairings, no state in the country recognizes or grants gay marriages....Some 37 states--and the federal government--have adopted 'Defense of Marriage Acts,' which define marriage as applying only to a man and a woman, and--significantly--bar recognition of same-sex marriage from other states. These laws will inevitably be challenged in the courts under the Lawrence decision." (NEWSWEEK) This article considers how the Supreme Court decision in Lawrence et al. v. Texas that struck down the Texas anti-sodomy law will affect gay marriage and other gay rights issues.
1522-3213;
United States Supreme Court --Decisions--Civil rights
Actions and defenses
Children of gay parents
Family values
Gay couples
Gay rights
Man-woman relationships
Marriage law
Privacy
Same-sex marriage
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The War over Gay Marriage. Evan Thomas. - Newsweek, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 17, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: The War over Gay Marriage, July 7, 2003; pp. 38-45.
"Although gay couples routinely have commitment ceremonies and The New York Times wedding pages now run photos of gay and lesbian pairings, no state in the country recognizes or grants gay marriages....Some 37 states--and the federal government--have adopted 'Defense of Marriage Acts,' which define marriage as applying only to a man and a woman, and--significantly--bar recognition of same-sex marriage from other states. These laws will inevitably be challenged in the courts under the Lawrence decision." (NEWSWEEK) This article considers how the Supreme Court decision in Lawrence et al. v. Texas that struck down the Texas anti-sodomy law will affect gay marriage and other gay rights issues.
1522-3213;
United States Supreme Court --Decisions--Civil rights
Actions and defenses
Children of gay parents
Family values
Gay couples
Gay rights
Man-woman relationships
Marriage law
Privacy
Same-sex marriage
AC1.S5
050