civil unions

The Princess Bride and Why "Mawwage" By Any Other Name is Not the Same

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by Martha Kempner, RH Reality Check

June 21, 2011 - 5:24pm (Print)

Some opponents of same-sex marriage sound rational when they offer civil unions as a substitute for marriage but marriage by any other name is not the same. Our society can’t hold out marriage as this ideal and then withhold it from some--even if it is in name only.  We tried separate but equal and we all know it isn’t equal.

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Morning Roundup: Rep. Speier Speaks Out

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by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check

February 21, 2011 - 12:12pm (Print)

Rep. Speier speaks out on her House speech, South Dakota tables abortion provider murder bill, don't worry - the government will still fund NASCAR sponsorships, and Hawaii gets civil unions.

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Last-Minute GOP Ad Against WA State Sen. Rodney Tom Falsely Accuses On "Women's Issues"

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by Amie Newman

November 2, 2010 - 5:16pm (Print)

Washington State Senator Rodney Tom is falsely accused of wanting to "abolish women's rights" in a last minute attack mailer, today. Tom and women's rights organizations come back with the truth.

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New Poll Shows Rising Support for Civil Unions

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by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

February 12, 2010 - 4:15pm (Print)

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows a rise in support for civil unions nationwide.

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Love and Marriage: A Profile of Nancy and Joan

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by Zina Saunders

February 12, 2010 - 8:00am (Print)

Zina Saunders paints a beautiful picture - literally and through an honest, loving interview - of long-time partners and newlyweds Nancy Goldstein and Joan Hilty.
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