Key Marriage Articles © 2004, Partners Task Force The “Legal Marriage Essays” and “Legal Marriage Data” sections in this Table of Contents contain more than 90 articles that have vital information regarding marriage as a civil right. The Essay section has more by way of rationale, and often provides more personal views. The Data section provides more toward lists of rights and legal ramifications. Because our line-up of articles is so extremely long, here is a list of recommended pieces to start with that are central to understanding the key issues. Legal Marriage Essays Legal Marriage Primer: Read this if you don’t read another thing about legal marriage by Demian Most Compelling Reasons for Legal Marriage by Demian Marriage: All together now by Evan Wolfson What Are You: Male, Merm, Herm, Ferm or Female? by William O. Beeman Building a Good Society by Mitzi Henderson Why Marriage Matters by Kate Kendell Civil Rites: Arguments against same-sex marriage mirror those that kept the races apart by Deb Price Same-Sex Marriage: A Compelling Need by Demian A presentation meant for use in classrooms and marriage forums; in PDF and PowerPoint formats. Legal Marriage Data by Demian Legal Marriage Report: Global & U.S. developments Legal Marriage Court Cases: A Timeline — U.S. court cases from 1971 to present State Legislative Reactions to Suits for Same-Sex Marriage Marriage Traditions in Various Times and Cultures Legal Marriage Resources Legal Marriage Report: Global & U.S. developments Quick Facts on Legal Marriage Legal Marriage Primer: Read this if you don’t read another thing about legal marriage Legal Marriage Court Cases: A Timeline Marriage Traditions in Various Times and Cultures Freedom to Marry Affiliate Organizations — join ongoing legal marriage efforts Marrying Apartheid: The Failure of Domestic Partnership Status Key Marriage Articles — a round-up Governments that offer Legal Marriage Netherlands Belgium Canada Massachusetts (U.S. state) Spain South Africa California (U.S. state) For information on domestic partnership laws, such as “Civil Unions” and other non-marriage attempts at equal rights, please see our article: Domestic Partnership Benefits The Sweet Corn Shop    Products that affirm self-esteem and social equality.    A smart variety of Bumper Stickers and Buttons    for political impact, plus Mugs and Teddy Bears.    Purchases help support Partners’ efforts.