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Under equal protection, same sex couples should have the freedom and support to marry their loved ones. Religious faiths that are opposed to the idea are free to not support the couples. Under DOMA each state was given the right to define marriage.

If same sex couples meet the set forth requirements to be a common law couple they should be able to marry and be treated equally.

Provisions of DOMA were recently struck down which gave same sex couples equal protection under federal laws. A recent development that's getting little attention is churches are changing their bylaws to protect themselves from lawsuits by the LGBT community. The bylaws are taking up where DOMA was struck down, declaring the church only recognizes marriages between a man and a woman.

This article is about being able to file joint tax returns if married in a location that recognizes it as a marriage. However the IRS will not allow joint filing to civil unions or domestic partners.

Ask just about anyone. They'll all tell you they're in favor of equal rights for homosexuals. Just name the situation, and ask. They'll all say, yes, gays should have the same rights in housing, jobs, public accommodations, and should have equal access to government benefits, equal protection of the law, etcetera, etcetera.

This is a long essay about gay marriage. It states a lot of arguments against gay marriage. Though it is biased as being one person's opinions, this would be a good place to find opposing arguments to do research more on.

Some believe equal healthcare is not really going to be equal. The author uses a car repair shop as an analogy. Depending on how much and what type of repair needs then we as americans decided what to repair and how much we will be able to pay. He claims that healthcare is about your social standing in life instead of what is causing your illness. Those with a comfortable living have a better chance to help themselves stay healthy than those whom living below the poverty level.

The article shows the issues that come along with president Obama's statement in regards to the responsibility of each single state more than the federal government for the marriage equality rights.

A school case study is trying to raise awareness about women in the workplace and how to give women an equal chance as men in school classes becasue they are just as smart and deserve it.

Same-sex couples will now be allowed to file under as married filing as jointly taxes or married but separately filing as of August 29 in states that have laws approving of homosexuals.

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.

Deals with the inequality in auto insurance between the sexes

This site is informative in giving women information about their prenatal care. It educates women about the different options they have in choosing a prenatal care provider along with the options for delivering the baby. It also takes you thru what to expect in your prenatal visits and the tests that should be run in order to provide essential good quality prenatal care.

It would be smart for a pregnant women to know about the different options she has for the birth of her child. Women should seek the different specialized doctors to be educated on the healthiest way to give birth. More knowledge for the mother equals a healthier baby.

this was really cool to read I mean obviously it is important for women to understand how this all works, but I think its equally as important for the guys to read and understand that way they can be more knowledgable and be more involved in the process.

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.

How Arizona voters voted that marriage was a union of one man and one women. Just just two years after they rejected a similar though broader amendment, making Arizona the first state in the Union to reject a ballot initiative aimed at preventing gay marriage.

Mid 2010, Arizona defined marraige as between a man and a woman. Arizona has a ways to go for equal rights.

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

President Obama - the son of a single mother and the father of two daughters - understands that women aren't a special interest group. They are more than half of this country, and issues that affect women also affect families.

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.

Even now in 2012 women are still not treated equally. Last year it was reported that women make 75% of what men make. Even though women are more likely to have a college education women continue to make less than men.

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.

This article discusses how enethough women are closing in on the income gap between men and women there is still a 25% difference. There are more women in college and receiving degrees now than men yet there is not a change in amount of pay. It is also more likely for women to live in poverty than men.

This article is about the vast difference in income between men and women. The article gives specific examples of how men in the same position as a women receive substantially more. It is said that women earn $.78 for every $1.00 that a man earns for the same job. Even worse, a women higher up earns only $.33 for every $1.00 a man with the same position.