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This book takes the reader through the ups and downs of the marriage equality movement, from the 1990s to the current era, from the first same-sex couples to have their marriage license applications rejected to the changing attitudes that led to every individual having the right that was once reserved only for some.

Provides a history of the legal challenges to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adoptions of children, with personal anecdotes of individuals who have challenged the view that same-sex orientation renders individuals incapable of being good parents.

An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to marriage rights. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to same-sex marriage, how laws about marriage rights affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.

Contains twenty essays that present differing viewpoints on several topics related to marriage and marriage law, including the constitutionality of polygamy, interracial marriage, and same-sex marriage.