Legalizing Gay Marriage: Vermont And The National DebateTemple University Press, 20. 11. 2008. - 352 страница Every day seems to bring news of legal challenges to existing marriage laws and the constitutionality of any form of union for same-sex partners. In this timely and accessible book, Michael Mello argues that the public debates and political battles that have divided Vermont and Massachusetts will be repeated across the country as state after state confronts the issue of legalizing gay marriage.Michael Mello examines recent landmark decisions in state and federal high courts granting civil rights protections to homosexuals. In Vermont, the Supreme Court's recommendation that legislators recognize the "common humanity" that links all individuals irrespective of sexual identity and consider the question of same-sex marriage resulted in the first state legislation to establish civil union. In Massachusetts, the court's ruling that gay marriage is a right protected by the state constitution has plunged the legislature into a contentious debate about a constitutional amendment. In both states, as in California and New York, public discussion of equal civil protections for gays and lesbians soon become mired in contending views of morality, religion, social mores, and the sanctity of heterosexual marriage.Mello regards the widespread and virulent opposition to any form of same-sex unions as proof that in Vermont, as elsewhere, homosexuals are indeed a "despised minority" in need of the law's protection. Thus, civil union laws represent only a partial victory because they create a separate and inherently unequal category of relationships for gay people. Mello's analysis of the issues provides an invaluable guide to the battles being waged in state legislatures and by politicians at the national level. |
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... vote was provided by Justice John Greaney , who concurred “ with the result reached by the court , the remedy ordered , and much of the rea- soning in the court's opinion . ” 85 Because Justice Greaney did not spec- ify with which parts ...
... vote was provided by Justice John Greaney , who concurred “ with the result reached by the court , the remedy ordered , and much of the rea- soning in the court's opinion . ” 85 Because Justice Greaney did not spec- ify with which parts ...
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... votes on [amendments to the respective state constitutions on] the same day (and by the same 2/3–1/3 percentage) in November 1998.”105 The court decision in Stan Baker's case and its aftermath received ex- traordinary national and ...
... votes on [amendments to the respective state constitutions on] the same day (and by the same 2/3–1/3 percentage) in November 1998.”105 The court decision in Stan Baker's case and its aftermath received ex- traordinary national and ...
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... voted for the bill did so in the knowledge that, within a matter of months, all of them would face reelection. More than a few legislators knew full well that they were risking political suicide in voting for the bill, but they voted ...
... voted for the bill did so in the knowledge that, within a matter of months, all of them would face reelection. More than a few legislators knew full well that they were risking political suicide in voting for the bill, but they voted ...
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... voting rights to all men re- gardless of property ownership . Vermont was the first state to call for direct election of its governor . Vermont was the first state to elect a woman as its lieutenant governor . Vermont's conservative ...
... voting rights to all men re- gardless of property ownership . Vermont was the first state to call for direct election of its governor . Vermont was the first state to elect a woman as its lieutenant governor . Vermont's conservative ...
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... vote would be remembered by Vermonters on Election Day in November . ” 18 At least one Catholic member of the House of Representatives said the “ church instilled fear ” 19 when it circulated the news release . ( There is no small irony ...
... vote would be remembered by Vermonters on Election Day in November . ” 18 At least one Catholic member of the House of Representatives said the “ church instilled fear ” 19 when it circulated the news release . ( There is no small irony ...
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Enacting Civil Unions as an Alternative to Civil Marriage | 74 |
Whats Wrong with Vermonts Civil Marriage Substitute | 142 |
Three Years After | 193 |
Vermont Supreme Court Decision for Baker v State | 197 |
Notes | 257 |
Index | 331 |
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