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Gay & Lesbian Couples
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 50-State Rundown on Gay Marriage Laws 
 This page provides "a 50-state roundup of current law and proposals to change state marriage laws." The proposals comprise state constitutional amendments, changes to state law, and nonbinding resolutions. From Stateline.org, a nonpartisan, nonprofit online news publication that reports each weekday on state government. http://www.stateline.org/live/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=136&languageId=1&contentId=15576 Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Law by Subject, Nonfiction by Genre, Social Issues Last updated Jul 28, 2006 Anglicans Buy Time in Same Sex Row
News article about the October 2004 rift in the Anglican Church caused by the ordination of an openly gay bishop by U.S. Anglicans. Includes links to related articles on topics such as the Anglican Church around the world, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the response by the leaders of the Anglican Church in Africa. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3753038.stm Topics: Christianity, Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Issues Last updated Aug 31, 2009 Attitudes About Homosexuality & Gay Marriage
This study, updated in December 2004, presents a compilation of polling data back to the 1970s about the acceptance of homosexuality and gay marriage in the United States. Includes links to related material. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, a think tank "dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom — limited government, private enterprise ... and a strong foreign policy and national defense." http://www.aei.org/docLib/20050121_HOMOSEXUALITY.pdf Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Issues, Society & Social Science Last updated Jan 26, 2005 The Battle Over Same-Sex Marriage
This site from the San Francisco Chronicle offers current and archived news articles, commentary, a photo gallery, related links, and more. The focus is on California, but the site includes same-sex marriage news from other states. http://www.sfgate.com/samesexmarriage/ Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Issues Last updated Oct 31, 2005 CBC News: The Issue of Same-Sex Rights
This site from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) features information about same-sex rights primarily in Canada. Includes news, Canada and world timelines, text of the draft of the Ottawa same-sex marriage law, articles, and links to related sites and resources. http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/samesexrights/index.html Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Social Issues Last updated Nov 26, 2003 Equal Marriage for Same Sex Couples
Information about the "issue of full and equal marriage for gays and lesbians" primarily in Canada. Documents a Canadian couple seeking legal recognition of their right, as a same-sex couple, to marry. Includes news and law summaries, information about registered domestic partnerships (RDPs), a Canadian marriage timeline, and links to news, media coverage, information on court decisions, and more. http://www.samesexmarriage.ca/ Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Social Issues Last updated Dec 9, 2004 Gay and Lesbian Adoption and Parenting
"This article addresses adoption for [lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered] singles and couples and gives general information about parenting and the rights of second parents." Includes links to related resources. From Nolo, a California publisher of legal self-help books. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-29790.html Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
GLSEN works to eliminate anti-gay bias in schools. Their extensive online resource library features anti-homophobia training programs for school staff and students; curricular materials on same-sex marriage and anti-gay violence; an annotated bibliography of children's books with gay and lesbian characters or themes; and reference materials on topics such as youth suicide and violence prevention. Also includes current news stories and information on starting a local GLSEN chapter. Searchable. http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html Topics: Education, Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, K-12 Education, Social Issues, Social Science Last updated Feb 9, 2007 ILGA: International Lesbian and Gay Association
The ILGA "is a world-wide network of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people everywhere." This site includes current and archived news articles organized by country and by themes, such as HIV/AIDS, same-sex marriage, and homophobia. Available in several languages. Searchable. http://www.ilga.org Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Issues Last updated Aug 20, 2005 Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples
This website for same-sex couples "contains more than 400 essays, surveys, legal articles and resources on legal marriage, ceremonies, domestic partner benefits, relationship tips, parenting, and immigration." http://www.buddybuddy.com/partners.html Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Issues Last updated Sep 2, 2006 Photo Special: San Francisco Valentine Weekend Revolution
This photo gallery features images from same-sex marriage ceremonies performed at San Francisco City Hall over the 2004 Valentine's Day weekend. Photo captions include links to related news articles about the ceremonies, which were endorsed by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. From the website for the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/document.cgi?f=/g/a/2004/02/18/gaywedgallery.DTL Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Social Issues Last updated Nov 30, 2007 Same-Sex Marriage: A Selective Bibliography
Books, Web sites, and articles from scholarly journals, on the topic of same-sex marriage. Articles are from 1997 forward. Browse by geographic area (state or country) or by topic, such as arguments for or against legalizing gay and lesbian marriages. From librarian Paul Axel-Lute at Rutgers University. http://law-library.rutgers.edu/SSM.html Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Law, Social Issues Last updated Mar 16, 2004 Straight Spouse Network
The goals of this organization are to "expand visibility and support for current or former straight spouses/partners of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender mates and for mixed-orientation couples" and to provide resources to foster understanding. The site features suggested reading lists, a directory of local organizations, discussion forums, and links to related sites. http://www.straightspouse.org/ Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 16, 2006 |
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