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Same sex-couples will be subject to the same tax laws as heterosexual married couples. Even if a same-sex couple later moves to a state which does not recognize their marriage, the IRS will still recognize them as married.

This article entails a few arguments within gay marriage. The arguments speaks about individuals having the right to associate with whom they wish. As well as the argument of equality, meaning that everyone should be treated the same.

Gay rights are gaining ground as it is legal in California for a gay couple to get married. However, not everyone is so supportive. A couple is refused from a wedding cake shop and other gay couples are unwelcomed in other places as well.

Getting married matters if same sex couples want to get the same benefits as heterosexual married couples. Couples of the same sex want to marry for the same reasons as heterosexual so why deny them the rights. Here are the benefits same sex couples don't get as a family.

Denying Same sex marriages of the same rights at opposite sex marriages punishes them and takes away from the freedoms of america. Some examples are inheritance, parenting, housing and insurance. Many companies don't allow same sex marriages to get benefits that others might get.

Gay marriage officially legalized in all 50 states. Regardless of ones personal opinions, states are no longer allowed to deny marriage certificates to same-sex couples.

Gay marriage officially legalized in all 50 states. Regardless of ones personal opinions, states are no longer allowed to deny marriage certificates to same-sex couples.

States cannot keep same-sex couples from marrying and must recognize their unions, the Supreme Court says in a ruling that for months has been the focus of speculation. The decision was 5-4. Justice Anthony Kennedy, seen as a pivotal swing vote in the case, wrote the majority opinion.

This article talks about married gay couples rights when faced against both state and federal governments. It is an interesting look at the discrimination many gay couples face today despite being legally married.

This website looks at gay rights to adopt. Because adoption is such a large topic, I think this is unique since it looks at gay and lesbian rights. The site outlines the issue and discusses each side.

Not all states give homosexual couples the same adoption rights as heterosexual couples. There is no statistical data or research to show why gay parents would be any different than straight parents.

Part 2: Search engine used: http://www.metacrawler.com/ URL: http://civilliberty.about.com/od/gendersexuality/ig/Lesbian-and-Gay-Rights-101/Gay-Adoption-Rights.htm Original: 1. "A child is better off with one father and one mother." Even if this claim were true (and there's no evidence that it is), it would be irrelevant. States allow adoption by individuals, and not just by married couples, precisely because they recognize that any healthy, stable family environment is a better option than the foster care system. Paraphrase: "A child is better off with one mom and one dad." There is no evidence that this statement is true, however providing evidence would not make it any more relevant. States not only allow married couples to adopt, but single parents too. This has something to do with recognizing that any environment that is healthy and stable is a more realistic option than foster care.

This article writes about Rea Carey, the head of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and her side of debate over same sex marriage. It also focuses on polls and how acceptance of gay couples are increasing and the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. She argues there should be no more discrimination.

Should single people to allowed to adopt? This website fights for the equality of unmarried people and it discusses whether or not unmarried people should deserve more equal opportunity of being able to adopt a child. it explains first that there are so many children waiting to be adopted. Then the website also talks about how unmarried people actually want to adopt. 

Being married should not have any precedence over those who are not. Love is a universal concept that everyone has to offer. Women no longer need a man to provide for them, so why should one have to be married to love and care for a child? Especially if the willing parent has no issue providing the means to support the child. It is better than just leaving the child in a system that gives them no actual emotional support, which only contributes to abandonment and self-worth issues.

Personally I think anyone who is willing to tell themselves that they want to take in a child that is not born from their blood line and care for that child as if they are then all power to them, there are too many children out there that don't have homes and are put in the system until they age out and I think equality for single people is the right thing to do.

Since now gay Court legalizes same-sex marriage in all 50 states allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry nationwide.

This article states the ruling of the Supreme Court and same sex marriage. They ruled that States must allow couples of the same sex the right to marriage. This was a major victory for the LGBT community.

About a court hearing regarding an owner of a bakery that refuses service to a same-sex couple couple. Also includes two other instances where same-sex couples were turned down by a business.

Gay and lesbian couple adoptions are becoming more accepted in America. Statistics say that between eight and ten million children in the U.S today are being raised in a same-sex marriage household. It is not fair to withhold ten percent of Americans from having children.

http://lesbianlife.about.com/cs/families/a/adoption_2.htm Original: In fact, scientific studies have shown that children who grow up in one or two-parent gay or lesbian households fare just as well emotionally and socially as children whose parents are heterosexual. Studies have shown that children are more influenced by their interactions with their parents, than by their sexual orientation. With this in mind, the American Association of Pediatrics supports gay and lesbian couples adopting children. Paraphrase: In truth, scientific studies have shown that children who grow up in one or two-parent gay or lesbian homes function just as well emotionally and socially as children whose parents are not gay or lesbian. Based on studies, the interactions children have with their parents are more influential than the sexual orientation of their parents. The American Association of Pediatrics keeps this in mind, and is supportive of homosexual couples adopting children

This article talks about how a "gay" couple are fighting for their right to marry in China. The court confirmed the case.

Article about Gay marriage and how it effects personal freedoms. Also about peoples feelings towards new laws.

The new California gay marriage law has taken effect, and thousands of couples are clamoring to exercise that right at secular offices and religious institutions throughout the state. These thoughts were inspired in part by an email, received Monday, with a link to the New York Times review of a new movie, Chris and Don: A Love Story, about the British-born writer Christopher Isherwood and his life-long companion, the artist Don Bachardy.

This article refers to the ever growing problem the world faces, globalization. It talks about how major corporation find any means of cheap labor, only to sell for ten fold of the cost to make the product. But there is a solution that could influence the buying of products; such as, actors, and event specific. These are just a couple influences that can change the influence of consumers.

Aaron Klein and his wife Melissa, co-owners of now-closed Sweet Cakes, paid out more than $135,000 in damages to the lesbian couple they refused to bake a wedding cake for in January 2013. Shop owners have the right to refuse service to anyone, but who's to blame for this issue right now? The couple turned away took this to court, instead of going a cheaper route and buying cake from someone new. Will this be a fear for store owners all over America? It is a right to refuse service and ever owner knows that, why is this any different?

Offers a study about how deployment to combat zones increases the divorce rate. The longer and more often a military service member is deployed, the higher the risk of a divorce. Female military members are at a higher risk. Couples with children facing a lower risk of divorce.

The Human Rights Campaign advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.

This article is about one couples wedding cake and how a bakery refused to make them a cake because it was a same sex wedding. "At issue in the complaint from David Mullins and Charlie Craig against the cake maker is whether religious freedom can protect a business from discrimination allegations by gay couples."

Every day that the freedom to marry is denied, real same-sex couples and their families are hurt. Read stories of some great families in our Story Center.