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The article brings up the idea that Obama is being criticized for only supporting gay marriage for votes. The author analyzes the presidential candidates view point on gay marriage. Romney is criticized for saying he supports it, and than recently switched his opinion by stating he does not support it.

President Obama was urged this week to come out for gay marriage in his address to the Human Rights Campaign. Obama didn't exactly say he supported gay marriage, but some things were implied. He cited NY's marriage law as a triumph of democratic change

As states across the country continued to ban gay marriages and civil unions, the census revealed some strange information: The number of same-sex partnerships jumped, even in the most conservative states. 646 thousand + gay coupled claimed they lived together in the 2010 census, an increase of 80% compared to 2000. more than 131,000 gay couples identified themselves as husbands or wives, which is a ratio of 1 in 5 couples.

This web site gives a history of laws against and some for gay marriage along with some stats that support gay marriage.

Wyoming has passed a bill okaying domestic partenership while turning down gay marriage. This web site goes on to argue that is is not right and nor is it equally at all.

In this article, Marriage should be limited to unions of a man and a woman because they alone can "produce unplanned and unintended offspring," opponents of gay marriage have told the Supreme Court. By contrast, when same-sex couples decide to have children, "substantial advance planning is required.'

The article discusses the reason behind the gay marriage and why its so controversial right now. It stays that same sex marriage futher threatens the American's religious rights. "The "sanctity of marriage" will be further undermined if the institution is open to "profane" homosexual unions. Unlike many American conservatives, liberals tend to regard marriage primarily as an expression of love and commitment, often taking God out of the equation. "

Equal rights for gay mirage haves more supporters. Gay mirage has new supporters from the Republicans part, and some still againts the idea.

In a few states, gay marriage laws have been passed. Several states are now trying to ban gay marriage. Protests are being held to give equal marriage rights to all.

Opinions on whether gay role models are good or bad. Opinions on whether or not children can handle the idea of "gay."

In the last 10 years, it has become more acceptable and easier to adopt if you're a single man or openly gay or lesbian. Before attitudes began changing, though, that group of citizens were generally only able to adopt if they hid their sexual identity. While there are still a couple of states where it's illegal for gays or lesbians to adopt, including Florida and Virginia, most state laws now reflect the shift in social attitude and recognize an equal ability to provide a good home regardless of sexual orientation.

I found this site by googling gay marriage. It is a website that actually explains different views on 42 different issues. If you are having difficulty proposing the other side's argument, this may give you some ideas.

I found this site by googling gay marriage. It is a website that actually explains different views on 42 different issues. If you are having difficulty proposing the other side's argument, this may give you some ideas.

This article gives first hand glimpse what its like to be gay and raise a child. Their motto : Love makes a family, not biology or gender.

Illustrates views on gay marriage based on a numebr of variables: religion, age, gender, and political party.

This website has lots of articles about Gay marriage and its right as a personal freedom. It talks about how many same-sex marriages there are in the U.S. It also has an article about how opinions have changed about same-sex marriage.

This article discusses same sex married couples qualifying for benefits bestowed upon traditionally married couples. It explains how some companies have gradually begun to recognize and strive to provide benefits to same sex couples. It also explains that though change has come, there is still more work to be done.

This article shows the way Americans over the years have changed their opinions on gay marraige, in the swing towards approving it nationally. It correlates stats from the 1990 to present day and shows an upward swing in the gay populations fight for equality.

Obama criticized his GOP foes for staying silent recently when the audience of a debate booed a gay soldier. Obama said that anyone that wants to be commander-in-chief must support the entire military.

In California, protesters are fighting to repeal the nation's first law requiring public schools to include prominent gay people and gay rights' milestones in school lessons. Some fear that it would expose young children to "inappropriate" sexual themes, however modern 20th century history often isn't taught until junior year of high school. Proponents of the referendum explain that social studies education covers broad spectrum topics and that those who develop the curriculum would be unlikely to "include the sexual orientation of historical figures unless it is relevant."