The highly controversial subject of legalizing same-sex marriage in each of the states is getting more and more attention in the legislature. With some states legalizing it and then abolishing it, this issue is proven to still be a complicated and controversial issue with no easy answer. While each ...

In America today, with an ever increasing emphasis on the separation of Church and State, the decision must be made whether things that are considered morally wrong, such as same sex marriages, should be prohibited solely on the premises of morals. To answer the question of whether gay and lesbian ...

"My name is Harvey Milk, and I'm here to recruit you," were the famous words of the first openly gay member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He was elected after three times of losing elections because there weren't enough people who supported gay rights in San Francisco. ...

The National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA) promotes equality and diversity for those involved in the legal professions. The NLGLA sponsors the Lavender Law Conference annually in conjunction with the National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation. The conference, which is held this year in M...

Summary Two billboards were covered up, yesterday, March 9, as the identity of the man responsible for them was revealed. These billboards angered the civic and gay rights leaders tremendously. Located in Staten Island, they condemned homosexuality by using verses from the Bible. The man res...

Marriage Essay An elderly couple slowly stroll through the park on their daily walk. The wedded pair stroll past an "illegally" married gay couple who are brushing up on tabloid gossip featuring the latest twenty four hour Hollywood marriage. The institution of marriage has taken...

If you call marriage a sacred institution, then is a live-in relationship an act of rebellion. In its essence, living-in was a statement against traditional Indian family values; live-in couples thumbed their noses at the idea that sexual union had to be sanctified by society and state. They also sa...

At this time, all states have an explicit ban on same sex marriages. Each state has gone at one time or another and made the decision to not allow same sex marriages. This primarily started in 1996 when conservatives and religious groups pushed through Congress, The Defense of Marriage Act which all...

Throughout modern American culture certain laws passed by the majority have been considered unjust by a wise minority. However, with the logical and emotional appeal of hard fought battles, voices have been heard, and the minds of the majority can sometimes be converted to see the truth. Thore...

In the recent 2004 Presidential Election, the candidates for the different parties had several main issues that they made arguments on. Some of these issues included: the war on terror, health care plans, tax cuts, abortion, the environment, and same sex marriages. Why should the government of a ...