Same-sex couples often face a range of humiliating, distressing and unnecessary problems because of a lack of legal recognition. Civil partnership registration would underline the inherent value of committed same-sex relationships. It would support stable families and show that we really respect the diversity of the society we live in. It would open the way to respect, recognition and justice for those who have been denied it too long. [Jacqui Smith MP, Minister for Equality, June 2003 Via Stronewall]

The subject of gay partnership rights is important to me. Not because i have some desire to ape a 'straight' relationship but because my relationship with my partner deserves recognition. He should be allowed to see me in hospital as my next of kin and make decisions on my care and he should be free to inherit the home we have built together. Moreover, our relationship should be recognised for the committed, loving relationship that it is.

They're Not All Like Her - [May 22, 2004]
Not all in Massachusetts are opposed to gay weddings. [1 comments]

Open Letter To The Woman in Massachusetts - [May 18, 2004]
One of the facets of a cavilled society is that it strives to be better for all its people. At this moment in history Massachusetts seems to be at the forefront of those striving to improve upon what we have. [0 comments]

Same-Sex Couples Aren't So Lucky - [April 27, 2004]
Back at the end of February when San Francisco was allowing same-sex couples to marry a bookmarked a link that I wanted to comment on. I never did get to comment but the pictures remain moving enough in their own right.

Gay Weddings - [March 31, 2004]
Link to Ultrasparky on gay marriage.

Gay Weddings This Week? - [March 28, 2004]
According to The Observer today, the Civil Partnerships bill will be published on Wednesday

Happy Wedding Day. What Should I Wear? - [February 17, 2004]
Congratulations to Jase and Michael.

Make Me Write - [January 12, 2004]
Inspiration for today's comments from anothert web site.

Thoughtless, Instant, Throwaway Marriages - [January 09, 2004]
As for the idea that same-sex marriage somehow disparages heterosexual marriage? We can put that to rest. Who needs gay couples when you have Britney and Jason?

Oops, She Did It - [January 07, 2004]
Britney got married, but it was a joke. Lucky her that she can play the joke.

Same Sex Partnerships in 2004 - [January 06, 2004]
You don't need a crystal ball to see that the next few months will be full of nonsense from the church again.

I Favor Legalization Of Homosexual Marriage - [December 19, 2003]
Jase points me to the American Family Association's poll.

Marriage Protection Week 2003 - [October 13, 2003]
Unfortunately, George Bush says that marriage is a union between a man and a woman and nothing else.

Absurd reasoning on gay marriage - [September 16, 2003]
I'm not entirely sure where New Brunswick is, nor the political leanings of the New Brunswick Post. However, after this little gem, I am certainly going to find out. The crux of their "discussion" was that they both felt gays...

More Gay Marriage - [August 08, 2003]
Maggie Gallagher doesn't like the concept of gay weddings and she's off again.

Gay Marriage - [July 30, 2003]
Why are traditional marriage supporters so afraid?

Archbishop Has No Objection To Gay Bishop - [June 23, 2003]
The debate about the appointment of a gay bishop refuses to go away.

Toronto Gay Weddings - [June 11, 2003]
Hoorah for Canada. Ontario's Court of Appeal announced existing common-law marriage definitions violate a gay couple's equality rights on the basis of sexual orientation. Michael Leshner and Michael Stark were the first couple to legally wed. "We're blissfully happy," Leshner,...

No Consensus In Support Of Same-Sex Unions - [May 30, 2003]
The Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the world's 70 million Anglicans, says he is dismayed that a bishop in Canada has decided to authorise blessing ceremonies for homosexual couples

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