Gay Marriage
Review of legislation around the country on the issue of gay marriage.
Gay Marriage - 2006
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US - June 2006 - on eve of Senate vote on Constitutional Amendment.
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US - June 2006 - on eve of Senate vote on Constitutional Amendment.
Same-Sex Marriage in Political Spotlight; Senate Says No
7 June 2006. The rhetoric in the Senate has reached a fever pitch as it prepares to vote on a constitutional amendment, proposed by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO), which would ban same-sex marriage. Allard asserts, "Make no mistake about it, traditional marriage is under assault." Nevertheless, the Senate Just Said No to voting on the resolution.
7 June 2006. The rhetoric in the Senate has reached a fever pitch as it prepares to vote on a constitutional amendment, proposed by Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO), which would ban same-sex marriage. Allard asserts, "Make no mistake about it, traditional marriage is under assault." Nevertheless, the Senate Just Said No to voting on the resolution.
Vote, SJ1, Gay Marriage
Chart showing open seats for the US House of Representatives - Election 2006.
Chart showing open seats for the US House of Representatives - Election 2006.
Same-Sex Marriage In America - 2006 Chart
Chart details status of same-sex marriage in the 50 states. At this time, it is legal in only one state; 19 states have constitutional amendments prohibiting it; 26 states have laws prohibiting it.
Chart details status of same-sex marriage in the 50 states. At this time, it is legal in only one state; 19 states have constitutional amendments prohibiting it; 26 states have laws prohibiting it.
Defense of Marriage Act
President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on 21 September 2001. It defines marriage as an act between heterosexuals.
President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on 21 September 2001. It defines marriage as an act between heterosexuals.
Senate Vote on Marriage Amendment - 2004
Check this roll-call vote of the US Senate to see how your senators voted on the motion to call a vote on Senate Joint Resolution 40 - the Marriage Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Check this roll-call vote of the US Senate to see how your senators voted on the motion to call a vote on Senate Joint Resolution 40 - the Marriage Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Campaign Promises: Bush on Gay Marriage
Campaign statements on gay marriage, 2000 and 2004. Other campaign promises included in feature.
Campaign statements on gay marriage, 2000 and 2004. Other campaign promises included in feature.
Same-Sex Marriage In America - Nov 2004
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
Overview of the status of gay marriage in the US after the November 2004 elections.
News: Court Strikes Down Georgia Marriage Law
17 May 2006. Fulton County (Georgia) Superior Court Judge Constance C. Russell has ruled as unconstitutional a 2004 voter-approved ban on homosexual marriage.
17 May 2006. Fulton County (Georgia) Superior Court Judge Constance C. Russell has ruled as unconstitutional a 2004 voter-approved ban on homosexual marriage.
News: Bush Will Push Gay Marriage Amendment
9 November 2004. White House strategist Karl Rove reportedly said that President Bush will use his "political capital" to push for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
9 November 2004. White House strategist Karl Rove reportedly said that President Bush will use his "political capital" to push for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
News: Judge Rules For Same-Sex Marriage
15 March 2005. In a tentative decision, a San Francisco Superior Court Judge has ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, validating the mayor's action a year ago. The judge relied on case law dealing with historical rejection of laws that are "separate but equal."
15 March 2005. In a tentative decision, a San Francisco Superior Court Judge has ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, validating the mayor's action a year ago. The judge relied on case law dealing with historical rejection of laws that are "separate but equal."
News: California Court Overrules Same-Sex Marriage
12 August 2004. California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that San Francisco government officials "exceeded their authority by taking official action in violation of applicable statutory provisions" when they legalized same-sex marriages earlier this year.
12 August 2004. California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that San Francisco government officials "exceeded their authority by taking official action in violation of applicable statutory provisions" when they legalized same-sex marriages earlier this year.
News: House Eyes Gay Marriage Issue
15 July 2004. The House is scheduled to hear Rep. John Hostettler’s (R-IN) "jurisdiction stripping" bill which would prohibit "federal courts from hearing lawsuits related to gay sex and marriage."
15 July 2004. The House is scheduled to hear Rep. John Hostettler’s (R-IN) "jurisdiction stripping" bill which would prohibit "federal courts from hearing lawsuits related to gay sex and marriage."
Legalizing Gay Marriage: Critiques of Ethical & Religious Arguments
Guide to Atheism examines various arguments against gay marriage.
Guide to Atheism examines various arguments against gay marriage.
Gay Marriage: Reality v. Constitutional Amendment
About's Guide to Christianity explains that "in real life, gay marriage exists" and then explores the Constitutional amendment movement.
About's Guide to Christianity explains that "in real life, gay marriage exists" and then explores the Constitutional amendment movement.
Lesbian and Gay Marriage
About's Lesbian Life Guide explains the case for and against same-sex marriages.
About's Lesbian Life Guide explains the case for and against same-sex marriages.
Same Sex Marriage Laws
About's Marriage Guides provide a list of same-sex marriage license laws in the U.S.
About's Marriage Guides provide a list of same-sex marriage license laws in the U.S.