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Website lists pros and cons to the legalization of same sex marriages. On the left are links to more information. One link leads to various videos about gay marriage. There is a link to Obama's and Romney's stances on gay marriage. Other links lead to info about states that have legalized or banned same sex marriages and some companies and their stance on the issue.

Gay marriage is legal in 19 states. There are many reasons for both sides. This website shows the pros and cons.

Should gay marriage be legal? There are many pros and cons to this topic and in our society today it is a huge social justice issue. Should we stick with the traditional way of life where a man and woman get married and have children, or should we branch out and allow everyone the freedom to love and marry whoever they want?

This website gives fun facts about same sex marriage. It also gives some background information on same sex marriage as well.

This article gives some interesting facts about same-sex marriage. It also has a timeline of what has happened with same-sex marriage over the years.

This website provides facts about same-sex marriage all over the US. It provides important dates and what is happening in every state with this issue.

Churches want only man and woman marriage and don't want to allow same sex marriage in their states. More then 19 sates always same sex marriage. People have invested a lot of money to stop same sex marriage

Opponent of same sex marriage Kim Davis was officially found in contempt of court for refusing to issue same sex marriage licenses. As an elected official she is required to issues marriage certificates and will be taken into custody as a result of her refusal.

Opponent of same sex marriage Kim Davis was officially found in contempt of court for refusing to issue same sex marriage licenses. As an elected official she is required to issues marriage certificates and will be taken into custody as a result of her refusal.

States that Allow Same-Sex Marriage State legislatures have been deeply involved in the public debates about how to define marriage and whether the official recognition of "marriage" should be extended to same-sex couples. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia currently have laws that allow same-sex marriages.

This website gives background information on how long people have fought for the Supreme Court to rule to make same sex marriage legal.

This is an article asking the questions about how Same-sex marriage and religion go together. It also provides a list of states that are now expanding and recognizing Same-sex marriage.

This article by Derek Smith talks about the true argument of same-sex marriages. The main points are more about arguing religion.

Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.

Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.

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 is a fascinating article questioning whether or not same-sex marriage damages others' religious freedoms. While I do not completely agree with the thoughts stated in the article, they do raise some interesting points.

His description of how this happened is almost backwards: freedom and individualism are not to blame. the conservative thinker Frank Meyer emphasized, by freeing the individual, Christianity created a tension between its high standards-to be perfect as the Father is perfect, to turn the other cheek-and the impossibility of achieving them.What we see today in the success of gay marriage is not really freedom run amok, but the result of turning the power to define morality over to the state, or to the dominant group representing it.

Judge Wright Allen extends rights long withheld to those seeking gay marriage in Virginia as the ban on same sex marriage is finally lifted. Allen stated that tradition alone was not enough of a reason to prevent same sex marriages any longer.

A republican has changed his mind of gay marriage. He says he sees no reason why two consenting adults can't pursue happiness in marriage.

A republican recently changed his belief on gay marriage. He now sees no reason why two consenting adults cannot pursue happiness in marriage.

Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) on Wednesday officially became the latest Republican lawmaker to support gay marriage. The centrist GOP lawmaker said that, fundamentally, the issue of same-sex marriage is about equality. "Life is too short to have the force of government stand in the way of two adults whose pursuit of happiness includes marriage," he said in a statement.

The article explains that same-sex marriage bans can be classified as sex discrimination. Also explains that sex discrimination with same-sex marriage bans are not technically unconstitutional.

The article gives brief information on same sex marriage, and a few court cases pertaining to the subject. It also talks about how legalizing same sex marriage may lead to having to legalize polygamy.

This website gives quick facts about state laws concerning gay marriage. It also gives US maps mapping out where each state stands on gay marriage

Not all religions look at same-sex marriage the same way.  This looks at some of the more common religions and their stances on the subject.

This article is about how the ban on same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania is being challenged. It is stated in the article that if the ban on same-sex marriage was lifted in Pennsylvania then over 50% of the nation would allow same-sex marriage.

The website gives information about what the bible says when it comes to marriage and same sex marriage. It also gives specific passages in the bible from where they are pulling their information.

Many people claim that gay marriage will ruin the traditional value of marriage. Where as people for gay marriage believe that it shouldn't even be argued about. They say that gay marriage is their right as American citizens.