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In an April 3, 2009 opinion, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the exclusion of same-sex marriage unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution's equal protection clause.

Changes to the Family Law Act in Australia mean that same sex couples and unmarried couples can access the Family Court to obtain orders for property division.

Five legal documents are critical for same-sex couples to protect their partners from discriminatory practices in life, during medical emergencies and after death.

Lambda Legal offers extensive resources for same-sex couples, gay marriage supporters and the LGBTQ community.

Since 2000, the definition of marriage has gone back and forth in the state of California. On March 5, 2009, the Supreme Court will hear three cases on Proposition 8.

California same-sex couples can now get a marriage license, but rights are limited in other states and may end in California if the marriage amendment passes in November.

With the California Supreme Court's recent ruling legalizing gay marriage there, plenty of gay couples have been expressing themselves through fun and unique ceremonies.

New England is emerging as the U.S. region with the most potential for gays and lesbians fighting for legal recognition of their partnerships.

The advent of IVF has meant that couples who were previously unable to have children now have the ability and this in turn has changed the legal definition of parent.

Considering the decriminalization of homosexual sex in Ireland only occurred in 1993, it may appear that gay rights in the country are advancing somewhat speedily.

Recently, two gay rights advocacy groups met in front of the Harrisburg Capital Building to protest; the event has yielded growth in the gay rights community.

The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), a law that would help same-sex couples in the US, was introduced to the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 12.

Same-sex adoption billed by Montevideo assembly means continental first for gay and lesbian activists and families alike. Same-sex marriage on the cards pending election.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Governor John E. Baldacci of Maine signed LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom into law.

Find out what Barack Obama and John McCain say on the record about hate crimes, same-sex marriage, "don't ask, don't tell," and other queer issues.

While the legalization of gay marriage is hardly universal, there are a growing number of countries offering same-sex rights.

New Jersey is taking another look at civil union provisions for same-sex US couples after implementing them into law in 2006, forcing a review of other state laws.

As more homosexual couples are being wed or obtaining civil unions in America, those whose are not working out are finding it difficult to retract their vows.

A Vermont legislator last week said he wanted to vote for same sex marriage but his religion wouldn't let him. Is this a case of double standards?

The highly publicized rejection of a gay marriage in Maine may have been a blow to activists. Gay marriage activists picked up some electoral victories on the margins.

Need some ideas for original persuasive essay topics? Here are a list of term paper topics that will stand out because they focus on smaller parts of major issues.

According to University of Hawaii doctoral student Lindsay Young, the female-female coupling of unrelated Laysan albatrosses occurs at an astonishingly high rate.

There could be few more exotic honeymoon destinations than Cambodia, with its hundreds of ancient temples, unspoiled beaches, mighty waterways and virgin jungles.

Though only five countries in Europe currently provide gay marriage, EU law provides certain protections for all families, including freedom of movement.

The UK Government has passed new anti-discrimination laws allowing single women and lesbian couples to have IVF.

While gay marriage was only just allowed in California in May of '08, come November that right was swept away again.

On election day 2008, voters in California, Arizona, and Florida decided to permanently ban same-sex marriage by amending their state constitutions.

Gay marriage law in Argentina and LGBT rights are among the most liberal in Latin America as activists push the Supreme Court on marriage equality and civil unions.

A letter writeen by the First Presidency was read to California wards on June 29 asking members to support a measure defying marriage as between a man and woman.

Director Pilar Prassas explores the battle to legalize same-sex marriage in her documentary "In Sickness and In Health."

The author of the Nine Moons Blog was called in by her stake president and asked to make a sizeable contribution to support Proposition 8.

While sand dunes and the National Seashore make up the bulk of Provincetown, there's more than just beaches in this quaint village at the head of Cape Cod.

Adoptive parents treat their children differently than biological parents do, in numerous ways. Parenting styles, methods of discipline, and even mealtimes are different.

The Republican Party appears to be coming apart at the seams. But could this really be their defining era? Trying to understanf the Age of Precarious.

On Election Day, Californians will vote to eliminate same-sex marriage or keep it legal. Here's why Prop 8 is the hot-button issue among LGBT voters this year.

In a heated contest, those on both sides of the debate over gay marriage are racing to the November 4, 2008 election.

On Election Day, Californians will vote to eliminate same-sex marriage or keep it legal. Here's why Prop 8 is the hot-button issue among LGBT voters this year.

Couples who know they need help with their marriage should research couples therapy options before signing up for sessions.

Some tips for finding a school where LGBT students are welcomed and valued.

Cuban President Raul Castro has a daughter with a heart for social justice. Now head of the National Centre for Sex Education in Cuba, Mariela fights for minorities.

The argument regarding the constitutionality of same-sex marriage has lately been in a different, more political arena - President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

Should heterosexual couples who cannot procreate be banned from marriage? This seems to be the next step of the Church if it is to follow its guidelines and regulations.

With gay marriage newly banned in liberal California, will gay adoptions be put on hold? If so, who will care for the legions of orphans needing homes?

According to ancient Sumerian texts and an old Egyptian tomb in Sakkara, it can be safely said that same-sex love was something accepted in ancient civilizations.

Denmark practically guarantees visitors a good time, simply based on its rankings in surveys. Who wouldn't want to visit the happiest place on Earth?

It's time to give marriage back to the church and get the government back to governing contracts.

De Rossi promotes new workplace sitcom, Better Off Ted, and denies she is pregnant

In interviews with adoptive families and professionals across Canada, Deborah Brennan captures the joys and challenges of building a family through adoption.

With her latest novel, Waters proves that she can move away from the Victorian settings she has become known for, and with huge success.

Explore debates about the American family. Is it in transformation or decline. The Progressive and Traditionalist approaches are reviewed.