Sauer, Rachel,
Married...But Not. Rachel Sauer. - Palm Beach Post, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 9, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Married...But Not, March 7, 2004; pp. 1D+.
"Many gay couples who consider themselves married, in spirit if not in law, say their relationships provide validation of pro-marriage arguments, because they uphold and respect the institution's values. They say that, by committing to one person and standing together in good times and bad, they are as married as any heterosexual couple." (PALM BEACH POST) This article acknowledges that committed gay couples "are denied all of marriage's legal advantages, including joint property ownership and next-of-kin rights for hospital visits." Included is a discussion regarding state and federal benefits for married couples, an overview of state laws regarding gay unions and a review of where key political figures stand on the gay marriage issue.
1522-3213;
Defense of Marriage Act 1996
Civil unions
Gay couples
Gay rights
Marriage law
Same-sex marriage
AC1.S5
050
Married...But Not. Rachel Sauer. - Palm Beach Post, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 9, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Married...But Not, March 7, 2004; pp. 1D+.
"Many gay couples who consider themselves married, in spirit if not in law, say their relationships provide validation of pro-marriage arguments, because they uphold and respect the institution's values. They say that, by committing to one person and standing together in good times and bad, they are as married as any heterosexual couple." (PALM BEACH POST) This article acknowledges that committed gay couples "are denied all of marriage's legal advantages, including joint property ownership and next-of-kin rights for hospital visits." Included is a discussion regarding state and federal benefits for married couples, an overview of state laws regarding gay unions and a review of where key political figures stand on the gay marriage issue.
1522-3213;
Defense of Marriage Act 1996
Civil unions
Gay couples
Gay rights
Marriage law
Same-sex marriage
AC1.S5
050