Gay Marriage and Same Sex Marriage Information

These countries allow same sex couples to marry. Gay marriage is legal in these countries.

Where in the World can gays and lesbians get married?

Do you ever wonder if your state is one of the one's banning same-sex marriage? About Marriage Guides tell you which states have laws against gay marriage and how to go about obtaining a marriage license in each state.

Where can gays and lesbians get married in the United States? Which states recognize gay marriages performed elsewhere?

Where can you marry your same-sex partner and not be a resident? Where can couples have a gay marriage, even if they don't live in that state?

Where Can Gays Marry With No Residency Requirements?

The citizens of California have voted to take marriage rights away from same-sex couples; meanwhile, gay and lesbian couples in Iowa are happily tying the knot. Who saw that one coming? Though the Hawkeye State is actually more liberal than many of its Midwestern neighbors (and more so than coastal city dwellers usually give it credit for), it...

How does the new gay marriage ruling in Washington, DC work? What rights come with recognition of gay marriage in Washington, DC?

Same sex marriage is now legal in Connecticut. So, how do gays and lesbians go about marrying in Connecticut?

New York state will recognize gay marriages performed in places where it is legal. This article tells you all you need to know about gay marriage in New York State.

Here are six things you should know about marriage in New York State.

Will New York be the next state to allow gay marriage? The newly elected governor supports gay marriage and a recent court hearing ruled that gay marriages performed in Massachusetts are valid.

Pictures of gay marriage on the first day of legal same-sex marriage in Calfornia.

What is Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the trial challenging California's Prop 8 against gay marriage?

Why not use a different word than marriage if that is what people seem to be most upset about?

With California's new gay marriage ruling, there are lots of questions about where and when these marriages will be recognized. Will marriages performed in Massachusetts be recognized in California?

Now that gay marriage is legal in California, you probably have a lot of questions about what that means. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about gay marriage in California.

Gay marriage is now legal is California. Domestic Partnerships are also available to gay and lesbian couples. What is the difference between them and which is the right option for you?

Mildred Loving of Loving vs. Virginia spoke out on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to legalize interracial marriage. She draws the connection between the ban on gay marriage and the ban on interracial marriage.

Beginning January 1, 2008 Oregon will allow gay and lesbian couples to enter into domestic partnerships, a marriage-like relationship. What rights come with domestic partnerships and what rights do not?

If you want a same-sex marriage or civil union in Vermont, here's how you can get a Vermont civil union.

Jessica was married to her partner in Canada. But the United States government doesn't recognize their relationship. When her partner died, Jessica realized how little rights she had.

Looking for information about gay marriage and same-sex marriage? This is the place to start. Arguments for and against gay marriage, a list of places where gay marriage is legal and the difference between civil unions and gay marriage.

Why do gays and lesbians insist on marriage? Don't Civil Unions afford the same rights and benefits as marriage? This article explains the difference between marriage and civil unions.

Marriage has many privileges and responsibilities. By denying gays and lesbians the right to marry, the government is denying them more than 1400 legal rights that married couples in the United States have access to. What are the legal rights and benefits of marriage?

The Federal Defense of Marriage Act defines how marriage is legally recognized by the United States Federal Government.

Can gays and lesbians from out of state get married in Massachusetts? Who can marry in Massachusetts? Will a Massachusetts marriage be recognized in my state?

Learn about both sides of the fight to legalize same sex marriage.

Connecticut is the second state in the United States to allow same-sex civil unions. What is a civil union? What rights and responsibilities come with a civil union? What is the difference between marriage in Connecticut and civil unions?

Read about both sides of the issue of the passage of California's Domestic Partners Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2003.

President Bush has come out in favor of a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages. What exactly is the wording of the proposed amendment?

How likely are same-sex marriages to remain valid? Attorney Cynthia L. Barrett tackles this important question.

The Pope and the President are against it. Here's what I think.

Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, long time lovers and activists were wed in the first legally sanctioned same-sex marriage in the United States.

Portland, Oregon joined the battle for same-sex marriages by granting gay and lesbian couples the right to marry. Check out this article with photos of the historic day.

President Bush is supporting an amendment to the US Constitution banning same-sex marriage. What is the process for amending the Constitution?

Massachusetts has declared marriage is a right for same-sex couples. Does this mean the battle is over?

If you are planning on getting married and have, or plan to have children, you'll want to read this article from an attorney about the rights of children and gay and lesbian marriage.

Take action and make your voice heard about Marriage Protection Week.

The Massachussets Supreme Judicial Court ruling paves the way for gay and lesbian marriages. Read why gay and lesbian marriages will happen in the United States this year.

Carrie and Elisia Ross-Stone, the Rainbow Grannies, rode their bicycles across the United States in 2003 and 2004 to raise awareness about gay and lesbian marriages and marriage equality.

On March 3rd, 2004 Multnomah County Oregon began issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. Here's an update: one year later.

One year after the historic court decision that granted gays and lesbians the right to marry in Massachusetts, just how many couples got married? How does the public feel about those marriages? What's next for gay marriage in Massachusetts?

My girlfriend and I want to get legally married and have it recognized in our hometown. Where can we do that?

Rev. Martha Daniels pastor of MCC Windsor wrote in to say how much she enjoys performing gay weddings in Canada.

Where can gays and lesbians get married and have it be legal in Pennsylvania.

Will Maryland be the next place where gay marriage is legal? Find out why a court ruling may make Maryland the next place where gay marriage is legal and hear from one of the lesbians suing the state for the right to marry her lesbian partner.

South Africa is the latest country to legalize gay marriage.

In a landmark decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that marriage rights cannot be denied to gays and lesbians.

Where can gays and lesbians get married and have it legal in their home state? Can gays and lesbians get married in Canada and still have it be legal in the United States?

If a resident from a state that allows gay marriage marries a same-sex partner, is the spouse eligible for immigration into the US? What are the laws about immigration into the US for gay and lesbian couples?

It looks like the first same-sex marriages will take place in Massachusetts this May. A constitutional convention failed to come to an agreement on how to prevent gay marriage.

Britney married her pal Jason Alexander and had the marriage annulled a few days later. Why is this good for the cause of gay and lesbian marriage?

Where can gays and lesbians get civil unions in the U.S.? Which states allow gays and lesbians to have civil unions or marriage?

The Freedom to Marry Coalition is working to legalize gay and lesbian marriage in the US. Join the fight.

The Respect for Marriage Act repeals the Defense of Marriage Act.

Washington passed a gay marriage bill that was signed by the Governor. Does that mean gay marriage is now legal in Washington State?