Legalization of Same-Sex Marriages

Legalization of Same-Sex Marriages Today one of the most advocated reforms discussed in law reviews and one of the most explosive political questions facing lawmakers is the issue of legalizing same-sex unions. If same-sex marriage is legalized, it could be one of the most revolutionary policy decisions in the history of American family law. The potential consequences, positive and negative, for children, parents, same-sex couples and families are enormous. "Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus Deluxe Edition" …

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