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A national resource supporting the diverse community of committed gay and lesbian partners through a variety of media. Contains a wealth of information regarding gay partnership issues.
http://www.buddybuddy.com/toc.html

Debates whether same-sex marriage will help or hurt marriage as a social institution. Includes news, links, resources, and blog open to all and features contributors from academia, media, law, and advocacy groups.
http://www.marriagedebate.com

Everything a gay or lesbian couple needs to plan a Civil Union in Vermont, or a Domestic Partnership nationwide. Travel packages and wedding planners are also available.
http://www.GayWeddings.com

Information on the historical phenomenon of women who lived in marriage-like relationships and were described as having "Boston marriages."
http://womenshistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa073099.htm

The campaign uses gay and lesbian couples' stories to produce greater community awareness about the importance of the freedom to marry for committed same-sex couples and continues the promotion of the Marriage Resolution.
http://shanesnipes.com/simon/

Designed to educate people about some of the reasons for legalizing gay marriage and provide arguments to aid ameteur activists for gay rights.
http://www.angelfire.com/home/leah/index.html

Examines pros and cons for those under pressure from family to get married to the opposite gender and offers some practical advice.
http://moc.auntieteck.com/

About the first gay couple married in Denmark.
http://users.cybercity.dk/~dko12530/

Organization committed to securing the right to civil marriage for same-sex couples.
http://www.marriageequalityny.org/

Collected information on domestic partner policies and same sex marriages.
http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.c.../domestic-partners/mainpage.html

Group solely committed to securing the right to civil marriage for same-sex couples. Related facts, membership information, and chapters.
http://www.marriageequality.org/

Article discussing the political battle over same-sex marriage in the United States.
http://www.agenceglobal.com/article.asp?id=165

An online community for gay and lesbian couples to help educate the public about the effects a ban on gay marriage would have on real people and real families.
http://www.marriagefairness.org

A documentary that explores same-sex marriage issues through the personal experiences of twenty gay and lesbian couples who have been in long-term relationships.
http://www.icantmarryyou.com

Advice on ceremonies and other aspects of weddings for gay and lesbian couples, including ceremony templates, checklists, and worksheets.
http://sunspotcreations.tripod.com/lbgweddings/

An essay on why the arguments against gay marriage don't hold up in the light of reason.
http://www.bidstrup.com/marriage.htm

Collected information on domestic partner policies and same sex marriages.
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.../domestic-partners/mainpage.html