Civil Unions

A personal reflection on my evolving view of homosexuality and why it is essential for allies to gay friends and family embrace full legal recognition of gay marriage, not just civil unions.

I talk about why I believe legally recognized marriage should end and civil unions for various circumstances be instated.

The GOP gubernatorial candidates gathered recently in North Yarmouth. The forum, led by Tarren Bragdon, CEO of the Maine Heritage Policy Center, covered a variety of topics. Bragdon asked candidates their position on civil unions in Maine...

How will this affect the world's view on the controversial subject?

Paul LePage, a GOP candidate for governor in Maine, changes his mind on supporting civil unions

As of August 12, 2009 only 6 states have legalized same sex marriage. This article discusses marriage equality in the US.

My lengthy response to a query from a commentator on one of my op/eds. NOTE. This is a reprint after the removal of what I guess AC deemed "inappropriate."

Respondents generally supported issues identified as "gay rights," but they did not support gay marriage. Regardless of poll results, however, Lesbians and Gays are entitled to all rights provided to citizens and protected by the Constitution.

My support for the first and my objections to the second.

Issues you and your partner should consider when deciding if a civil union is right for you right now.

Civil unions and gay marriage are becoming a reality. Are you and your partner ready to take the big step?

When entering a debate, it's important to define the terms. The point of this paper will be to bring out the differences of these two terms and argue why civil unions should be legal in the United States.

There will come a time when laws against same-sex marriage will fall to the same rationale as those barring mixed-race marriage.

A discussion of the status of gay rights today.

In the debate of Civil Unions vs. Marriage, I postulate that maybe Civil Unions are the answer everyone is truly seeking. Take a look:

Why anything less than true marriage equality just doesn't work.

When presidential candidate Al Sharpton was asked about his views on gay marriage, he replied, "That is like asking do I support black marriage or white marriage." Mr. Sharpton's words bring up an interesting question:

With New Hampshire soon becoming the fourth state in the U.S. to offer legal recognition to gay and lesbian relationships, the "traditional marriage" debate is once again heating up.

When the government tries to regulate marriage, it is interfering with religion, because marriage is a sacred bond that ties in with faith. I think it is necessary for the government to cut off all ties with marital policy.

The time has come for us to allow Gay persons to enjoy the same benefits heterosexuals enjoy in the US.

Even though the civil unions are a step forward, the step is not big enough for some.

The United States Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether one state can be forced to recognize the same sex civil union of another state, against the laws of another state. The issue could also affect visitation concerning the biological child of one litigant.

A Vermont representative has introduced a bill to replace the current civil union law and allow gay marriage in the state.

A Vermont court ordered a woman to pay $240 a month child support to her former lesbian civil-union partner.

Thursday afternoon, New Jersey signed a bill allowing Civil Unions to take place.

An article about the changing face of marriage in America as it pertains to same gender marriages, compared with the civil rights movement of the past.

The following article discusses 3 major difficulties unmarried couples will face when trying to adopt a child.

An article describing why I think same-sex marriages should be legalized.

My personal opinion on the daily scrutiny the GLBT community faces every day.

"God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and George!" This is one of the most frequently heard arguments