Same-sex marriage in Massachusetts

States (SCOTUS) case, Obergefell v. Hodges might have been the case to legalize same-sex marriage but the importance truly lies in the cases that paved the road for the memorable victory of this SCOTUS case. One of the most important cases is from the state of Massachusetts, Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. In the year 2003, the state of Massachusetts was the first state in the US to legalize same-sex marriage. Some states, at this time, only allowed same-sex couples to have civil unions. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a civil union is a legal relationship between…

down and starting a family, everything seemed perfect. However, others were not having the same joy, particularly the LGBT community. Many of them were still living in fear of rejection from society on coming out as gay as well as struggling for their right to marry. The fight for them was just beginning, but their battle would do much for the future of gay marriage. In fact, gay marriage changed from the pressure coming from people’s opinions on same-sex marriage, which prompted some states to…

Marriage has been a widely debated topic throughout the centuries. The definition of marriage has been defined by presidents, teachers, doctors, religious men, psychologists and philosophers. According to the 2015 revised Merriam-Webster dictionary marriage is defined as “the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law [and] the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that…

the person you have a child with, the person you share a home with, but you can’t be married to them. Before June 26, 2015, in the United States of America it was not permitted to be married to someone of the same sex. In my personal opinion, gay marriage should be legal because America was founded upon freedom, and not being able to love and marry who you want, is everything but freedom. People shouldn’t have the power to tell others who they can and can’t marry. There are many reasons that gay…

Does a person really understand the need or want for legalizing same-sex marriage without directly experiencing it for themselves? It all started in March of 2012, the day our lives were forever changed. It was the start of a roller coaster of emotions for my sister and our family. My sister, who I had always looked up to, came out about her attraction to other females. In the beginning, we were faced with anger and denial like most people probably would have expected. It wasn’t an easy matter…

Since the 1970’s same sex marriages have been a controversial topic within federal, state and local authorities. Until recently, the federal law classified marriage as a union between a man and a woman, however, on the state level, marriage is primarily governed by state laws for purposes such as taxes and other federal matters (family.findlaw.com). In 1996, The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was passed, allowing states to refuse same sex marriages, thus, denying couples of benefits such as…

those rights. Same-sex marriage has been a widely debated topic throughout the United States over the past couple of decades and has been unsolvable. Same-sex marriage is defined as the marriage between individuals or partners of the same sex. Same-sex marriage laws vary by jurisdiction. As all other controversial topics, same-sex marriage has two sides to the story. On one hand, people believe that same-sex marriage is immoral and unnatural. They do not agree with the passing of any laws…

Interpretation on marriage is being varied since long and the opinions on it have been diversified. Interracial marriage has been changed from an illegal act to a legal act in1967, which changed people's thoughts on the human rights. Now, we witness many laws and acts that give support to gay marriage. This is ironic topic. Some people are against it and others approve it. A simple question to people who are against same sex marriage is – How would you feel when you live in a world where same…

When first hearing the word “equality” what comes to mind? Equality, in moral and definitive standards, is the equal status, rights, and opportunities that all citizens should have upon being born. Our basic human rights should not be abnegated upon the basis of someones race, religion, sex, or sexual preferences. Throughout history, homosexuals — one sexually attracted to people of one’s own gender — have always been discriminated upon. For the past century homosexuals have protested and stood…

Gay marriage has been the topic of debate for many decades. People are opposed to gay marriage because their religion is against it, and others think that same sex marriage is wrong because the couples cannot necessarily reproduce. Those who support gay marriage believe everyone should have the right to do what makes them happy and marry who they please. Gay marriage was not a popular discussion until 1970; a gay couple went to the Hennepin County District Court in Minnesota and requested a…