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RULING BY MASSACHUSETTS SUPREME COURT
 OVERTURNS A STATE BAN ON GAY MARRIAGE

Massachusetts Ruling On Gay Marriage Could Impact Idaho KBCI, ID (Nov 19, 2003)

Court rejects gay-marriage ban Quad City Times, IA (Nov 19, 2003)

Ruling rekindles Vermont debate Rutland Herald, VT (Nov 19, 2003)

Ban on gay marriage overturned The Collegiate Times, VA (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. ban on gay marriage ruled unconstitutional Knoxville News Sentinel, TN (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling opens the legal door Barre Montpelier Times Argus, VT (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. court overturns ban on gay marriage Baltimore Sun, MD (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. high court: Ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional Bennington Banner, VT (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriages approved in Massachusetts Billings Gazette, MT (Nov 19, 2003)

Ban on gay marriage in Mass. overturned Lansing State Journal, MI (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts court strikes down gay-marriage ban UW Badger Herald, WI (Nov 19, 2003)

State court: Gay marriage ban illegal Evansville Courier & Press, United States (Nov 19, 2003)

MASSACHUSETTS SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT DECISION: Ruling allows gays ... St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. court lifts ban on gay marriage Neponset Valley Daily News, MA (Nov 19, 2003)

A basic right, Massachusetts court rules Halifax Herald (subscription), Canada (Nov 19, 2003)

Court Approves Gay, Lesbian Marriages Stamford Advocate, CT (Nov 19, 2003)

State court OKs gay marriage Fall River Herald News, MA (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts ruling on gay marriages draws local response Democrat and Chronicle, NY (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. court says gays can marry Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts ruling could lead to challenges elsewhere AL.com, AL (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts high court rules ban on gay marriage ... Rockdale Citizen, GA (Nov 19, 2003)

Court: Gays have right to marry St. Petersburg Times, FL (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage decision met with optimism, dismay Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI (Nov 19, 2003)

Court endorses same-sex marriage Press Herald, ME (Nov 19, 2003)

High court says ban on gay unions unlawful Toledo Blade, OH (Nov 19, 2003)

Court: Same-sex marriage ban violates constitution Contra Costa Times, CA (Nov 19, 2003)

Marriage by Gays Gains Big Victory in Massachusetts The Ledger, FL (Nov 19, 2003)

Breaking News: Gay Marriage Legal In Massachusetts Court Rules Gay Wired (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts Decision Forces National Debate On Gay Marriage Men's News Daily, CA (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts Marriage Victory Windy city Media Group (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling out of step with beliefs Charleston Post Courier (subscription), SC (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling sparks debate Dartmouth Online, NH (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. Governor To Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling KATV, AR (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts Gov. Romney Fights Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage NewsMax.com (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling The Ledger, FL (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling could give GOP an edge Staten Island Advance, NY (Nov 19, 2003)

High court overturns ban on gay marriage Portsmouth Herald, NH (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts governor wants constitutional amendment to block ... News 14 Carolina, NC (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Fredericksburg.com, VA (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling WJXX, FL (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling The Porterville Recorder, CA (Nov 19, 2003)

Governor vows to pursue amendment after Mass. court rules ban on ... New London Day (subscription), CT (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay Marriage Victory in Massachusetts Windy city Media Group (Nov 19, 2003)

States will be tested on ability to refuse same-sex marriages Hampshire Gazette, MA (Nov 19, 2003)

Pols to work out gay unions - or not Albuquerque Tribune, NM (Nov 19, 2003)

The Massachusetts Court ’ s Attack on Marriage Heritage.org, DC (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Huntsville Item, TX (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. governor to challenge gay marriage ruling Baltimore Sun, MD (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts Ruling Will Fan Flames of Battle Over Gay Marriage Newhouse News Service (NNS) (Nov 19, 2003)

ROMNEY TO CHALLENGE GAY MARRIAGE RULING KFMB, CA (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Beliefnet.com, NY (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. High Court Backs Gay Marriage Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling ABC News (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage victory Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling: Prof. Dale Carpenter USA Today (Nov 19, 2003)

Ban on gay marriage overturned San Jose Mercury News, CA (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay Marriage Ruling Up Against an Array of Legal Barriers Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA (Nov 19, 2003)

Governor vows to pursue amendment after Mass. court rules ban on ... San Diego Union Tribune, CA (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts governor vows to pursue marriage amendment USA Today (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Newsday (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay Marriage Ruling Seems Airtight, Experts Say Wired News (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to challenge gay marriage ruling Salon (subscription) (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Hartford Courant, CT (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Guardian, UK (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling ABC News (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling has '04 Democrats walking fine line CNN (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling Newsday (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay Marriage Ruling Seems Airtight, Experts Say Wired News (Nov 19, 2003)

Romney to challenge gay marriage ruling Salon (subscription) ( Nov. 19, 2003)

Gay-marriage ban overturned Orlando Sentinel (subscription), FL (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts Decision Forces National Debate On Gay Marriage GOPUSA, TX (Nov 19, 2003)

Ruling inflames gay marriage issue Buffalo News, NY (Nov 19, 2003)

GLOBE EDITORIAL Boston.com, MA (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. governor seeks constitutional amendment The Advocate (Nov 19, 2003)

Closet Case TomPaine.com, D.C. (Nov 19, 2003)

Conservatives Gauge Fallout of 'Gay Marriage' Ruling Christian Broadcasting Network (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. Court Rules That Gay Couples Have the Right to Marry Under ... Democracy Now (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay Marriage New Republic (Nov 19, 2003)

Ruling extends 20 years of cases Boston Globe, MA (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay Marriage Victory Hartford Courant, CT (Nov 19, 2003)

Massachusetts ruling permits gay marriage Financial Times (subscription), UK (Nov 19, 2003)

Mass. court cuts through the homophobia Boston Globe, MA (Nov 19, 2003)

Gays have right to marry, SJC says in historic ruling Boston Globe, MA (Nov 19, 2003)

GAY MARRIAGE: In Massachusetts, a ruling for equality of rights Detroit Free Press, MI (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay Marriage Enters The Race CBS News (Nov 19, 2003)

Governor vows to pursue amendment after Mass. court rules ban on ... San Francisco Chronicle, CA (Nov 19, 2003)

Ruling To Test Containment Laws Hartford Courant, CT (Nov 19, 2003)

Same-sex couples a step closer to marriage Sydney Morning Herald, Australia (Nov 19, 2003)

Toobin: Same-sex ruling could be issue in other states CNN (Nov 19, 2003)

Protect traditional marriage Yahoo News (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage ban rejected Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL (Nov 19, 2003)

Gays have right to wed Massachusetts Kansas City Star (subscription), MO (Nov 19, 2003)

State of the Union Newsday (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay couples have right to wed, Massachusetts high court rules Seattle Times, WA (Nov 19, 2003)

Court rules gay couples can marry Salt Lake Tribune, UT (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay marriage looms large for '04 USA Today (Nov 19, 2003)

Strong, divided opinions mark clergy response Boston Globe, MA (Nov 19, 2003)

On marriage, simple justice Boston Globe, MA (Nov 19, 2003)

Ruling a political bench mark Arizona Republic, AZ (Nov 19, 2003)

US court lifts gay-marriage ban Toronto Star, Canada (Nov 19, 2003)

Gay couples celebrate Massachusetts ruling Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA (Nov 19, 2003)

Ruling Raises Questions About States' Role In Marriage Hartford Courant, CT (Nov 19, 2003)

SJC rules on gay unions, Ban unconstitutional Hampshire Gazette, MA (Nov 18, 2003)

PARTIAL VICTORY FOR GAY RIGHTS KPVI-TV, ID (Nov 18, 2003)

Cautious optimism, dismay greet gay marriage decision Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Gay.com, CA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban News Journal, TX (Nov 18, 2003)

MA court rules gay-marriage ban unconstitutional WKRN, TN (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts high court rules ban on gay marriage ... Gainesville Sun, FL (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts high court rules ban on gay marriage ... Tulsa World (subscription), OK (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Fredericksburg.com, VA (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts High Court Rules Ban On Gay Marriage ... WAVE, KY (Nov 18, 2003)

Cautious optimism, dismay greet gay marriage decision Boston.com, MA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. high court rules for same-sex 'marriage' BP News, TN (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts high court rules ban on gay marriage ... Billings Gazette, MT (Nov 18, 2003)

Leaders say Massachusetts decision similar to Vermont's Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. high court rules in favor of gay marriage Everett Herald, WA (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts high court rules gay marriage ban unconstitutional San Jose Mercury News, CA (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts okays gay marriages Ninemsn, Australia (Nov 18, 2003)

Green Light For Gay Marriage WBBM, IL (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. high court backs gay marriage News 8 Austin, TX (Nov 18, 2003)

Leaders say Massachusetts decision similar to Vermont's Boston.com, MA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. high court rules for same-sex 'marriage' BP News, TN (Nov 18, 2003)

Leaders say Massachusetts decision similar to Vermont's Boston.com, MA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriages NBC13.com, AL (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Carlisle Sentinel, PA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Ruling Boosts Same-Sex Marriage Fredericksburg.com, VA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Ruling Boosts Same-Sex Marriage Montgomery County Record, PA (Nov 18, 2003)

MA Court Rules Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional KGO, CA (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts high court strikes down gay-marriage ban Anchorage Daily News, AK (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Rules Gay Marriage Ban Illegal Common Dreams (Nov 18, 2003)

Ban on gay marriage unconstitutional, Mass. High court says Centre Daily Times, PA (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay Marriage Legal In Massachusetts KTNV, NV (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Indiana Gazette, PA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Ruling Boosts Same-Sex Marriage Rocky Mount Telegram, NC (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Ruling Boosts Same-Sex Marriage The Herald News, MA (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts high court says ban on gay marriage ... CBC News, Canada (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban ABC News (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts high courts blocks ban on gay marriage San Jose Mercury News, CA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. high court rules ban on gay marriage unconstitutional Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts Justices OK Gay Marriages Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Wired News (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts ordered to change gay-marriage ban The Globe and Mail, Canada (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Kansas City Star (subscription), MO (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. court strikes down gay-marriage ban Salon (subscription) (Nov 18, 2003) -  By Jennifer Peter. Nov. 18, 2003)

Gay marriage ban 'unconstitutional' Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia (Nov 18, 2003)

Glad to Be Gay in Massachusetts The Scotsman, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Guardian, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. court strikes down gay-marriage ban Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Guardian, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

US court favours same-sex marriage Al-Jazeera, Qatar (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Guardian, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban ABC News (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts Supreme Court - Text of Opinion: Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health [PDF file - Adobe Acrobat Reader Required] (FindLaw)

BREAKING NEWS!

The Massachusetts Supreme Court has ruled that the State's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. In a 4-3 ruling, the court gave the Massachusetts legislature 180 days to come up with a solution. The case was brought by seven same-sex couples who were denied marriage licenses. The justices said the state Constitution "affirms the dignity and equality" of all people. A similar court ruling is Vermont was the impetus behind their passage of civil unions.

 

 

 

Massachusetts Supreme Court - Text of Opinion: Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health [PDF file - Adobe Acrobat Reader Required] (FindLaw)

PFLAG - Focus on Marriage - Because lesbians and gay men cannot marry, they have no right to...


Accidental death benefit for the surviving spouse of a government employee; 
Appointment as guardian of a minor; 
Award of child custody in divorce proceedings; 
Beneficial owner status of corporate securities; 
Bill of Rights benefits for victims and witnesses; 
Burial of service member's dependents; 
Certificates of occupation; 
Consent to post-mortem examination; 
Continuation of rights under existing homestead leases; 
Control, division, acquisition, and disposition of community property 
Criminal injuries compensation; 
Death benefit for surviving spouse for government employee 
Disclosure of vital statistics records; 
Division of property after dissolution of marriage; 
Eligibility for housing opportunity allowance program of the Housing, Finance and Development Corporation; 
Exemption from claims of Department of Human Services for social services payments, financial assistance, or burial payments; 
Exemption from conveyance tax; 
Exemption from regulation of condominium sales to owner-occupants; 
Funeral leave for government employees; 
Homes of totally disable veterans exempt from property taxes; 
Income tax deductions, credits, rates exemption, and estimates; 
Inheritance of land patents; 
Insurance licenses, coverage, eligibility, and benefits organization of mutual benefits society; 
Legal status with partner’s children; 
Making, revoking, and objecting to anatomical gifts; 
Making partner medical decisions; 
Nonresident tuition deferential waiver; 
Notice of guardian ad litem proceedings; 
Notice of probate proceedings; 
Payment of wages to a relative of deceased employee; 
Payment of worker's compensation benefits after death; 
Permission to make arrangements for burial or cremation; 
Proof of business partnership; 
Public assistance from the Department of Human Services; 
Qualification at a facility for the elderly; 
Real property exemption from attachment or execution; 
Right of survivorship to custodial trust; 
Right to be notified of parole or escape of inmate; 
Right to change names; 
Right to enter into pre-marital agreement; 
Right to file action for nonsupport; 
Right to inherit property; 
Right to purchase leases and cash freehold agreements concerning the management and disposition of public land; 
Right to sue for tort and death by wrongful act; 
Right to support after divorce; 
Right to support from spouse; 
Rights and proceedings for involuntary hospitalization and treatment; 
Rights by way of dour or courtesy; 
Rights to notice, protection, benefits, and inheritance under the uniform probate code; 
Sole interest in property; 
Spousal privilege and confidential marriage communications; 
Spousal immigration benefits; 
Status of children; 
Support payments in divorce action; 
Tax relief for natural disaster losses; 
Vacation allowance on termination of public employment by death; 
Veterans' preference to spouse in public employment; 
In vitro fertilization coverage; 
Waiver of fees for certified copies and searches of vital statistics. 

 

Those who criticize Gays and Lesbians for not forming lasting and committed relationships are often the same ones who seek to prevent them from marrying.  It's about time society supports real family values, no matter what the family looks like.

Many gay and lesbian couples have taken marriage vows, some in private ceremonies with personal commitments, others in public with the sanction of their religious and/or social communities. 

With many employers now providing domestic partner benefits, and some jurisdictions offering registration of domestic partners, many gay and lesbian couples seek to take the next logical step of having their marriages legally sanctioned by the state in which they live.

In what has become a highly-contested issue across the country, the battle is on between political opponents  who seek to either legalize same-sex marriages or to deny those rights to anyone other than couples of the opposite sex. This issue promises to be a lively one, as the state debates rage on.

 

 

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The plaintiffs in the Massachusetts landmark case are fourteen individuals from five Massachusetts counties.

As of April 11, 2001, the date they filed their complaint:

Gloria Bailey, 60, and Linda Davies, 55, had been in a committed relationship for 30 years;

Maureen Brodoff, 49, and Ellen Wade, 52, had been in a committed relationship for 20 years and lived with their twelve year old daughter; 

Hillary Goodridge, 44, and Julie Goodridge, 43, had been in a committed relationship for 13 years and lived with their five year old daughter;

Gary Chalmers, 35, and Richard Linnell, 37, had been in a committed relationship for 13 years and lived with their eight year old daughter and Richard's mother;

Heidi Norton, 36, and Gina Smith, 36, had been in a committed relationship for 11 years and lived with their two sons, ages five years and one year;

Michael Horgan, 41, and David Balmelli, 41, had been in a committed relationship for 7 years;

David Wilson, 57, and Robert Compton, 51, had been in a committed relationship for 4 years and had cared for David's mother in their home after a serious illness until she died.

The plaintiffs include business executives, lawyers, an investment banker, educators, therapists, and a computer engineer. Many are active in church, community, and school groups. They have employed such legal means as are available to them -- for example, joint adoption, powers of attorney, and joint ownership of real property -- to secure aspects of their relationships. Each plaintiff attests a desire to marry his or her partner in order to affirm publicly their commitment to each other and to secure the legal protections and benefits afforded to married couples and their children.

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Guardian, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts Justices OK Gay Marriages Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts court rules against ban on gay marriage International Herald Tribune, France (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Hartford Courant, CT (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts okays same-sex marriages Straits Times, Singapore (Nov 18, 2003)

US state backs gay marriage Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. court strikes down gay marriage ban United Press International (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban Kansas City Star (subscription), MO (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. High Court Rules Against Gay Marriage Ban NPR (Nov 18, 2003) -  Nov. 18, 2003)

Mass. court overturns gay marriage ban Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. High Court Rules on Gay Marriage Newsday (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling condemned Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Ruling Boosts Same-Sex Marriage Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay marriage step closer in US state Reuters, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

US court overrules gay marriage ban ABC Online, Australia (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts court strikes down gay marriage ban ABS CBN News, Philippines (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts Court Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban ABC News (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts high court rules gay marriage ban unconstitutional San Diego Union Tribune, CA (Nov 18, 2003)

Candidates, Lawmakers Resist Marriage Ruling FOX News (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay Marriage Ruling in Massachusetts May Help Conservatives ABC News (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay Marriage Is a Right, Massachusetts Court Rules Washington Post (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. ruling will test whether other states’ bans hold up MSNBC (Nov 18, 2003)

States' Recognition of Same-Sex Unions May Be Tested Washington Post (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling applauded and denounced swissinfo, Switzerland (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling applauded and denounced Reuters, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay Marriage Legal In Massachusetts Court Rules 365 Gay.com (Nov 18, 2003)

MA court sides with gay couples, but sends issue back to the ... WLNE-TV (ABC6), RI (Nov 18, 2003)

Landmark Decision on Marriage The Data Lounge (Nov 18, 2003)

Court Says Gay Couples have Legal Right to Wed under State ... WTVM, GA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Turn to 10.com, RI (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriages WRAL.com, NC (Nov 18, 2003)

SJC to rule on lawsuit seeking legalization of same-sex marriage Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI (Nov 18, 2003)

Cautious optimism, dismay greet gay marriage decision Boston Globe, MA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. High Court Strikes Down Ban on Gay Marriage The Gay Financial Network (Nov 18, 2003)

Cautious optimism, dismay greet gay marriage decision Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of 'Gay Marriage' Yahoo News (press release) (Nov 18, 2003)

BREAKING! Massachusetts' Highest Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage ... PHXNews, United States (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay weddings get go ahead in Massachusetts ITV.COM, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. justices OK gay marriages Baltimore Sun, MD (Nov 18, 2003)

State's Highest Court Says 'Yes' To Gay Marriage Boston Channel.com, MA (Nov 18, 2003)

Ann Rostow, Gay.com / PlanetOut.com Network PlanetOut, NY (Nov 18, 2003)

MA High Court Overturns State Ban on Gay Marriage Feminist Majority Foundation (Nov 18, 2003)

Leaders say Massachusetts decision similar to Vermont's Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI (Nov 18, 2003)

Excerpts from Massachusetts Ruling The Data Lounge (Nov 18, 2003)

Landmark Decision on Marriage The Data Lounge (Nov 18, 2003)

Court Says Gay Couples have Legal Right to Wed under State ... WTVM, GA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Turn to 10.com, RI (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriages WRAL.com, NC (Nov 18, 2003)

SJC to rule on lawsuit seeking legalization of same-sex marriage Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI (Nov 18, 2003)

Leaders say Massachusetts decision similar to Vermont's Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI (Nov 18, 2003)

Cautious optimism, dismay greet gay marriage decision Boston Globe, MA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of 'Gay Marriage' Yahoo News (press release) (Nov 18, 2003)

BREAKING! Massachusetts' Highest Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage ... PHXNews, United States (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay weddings get go ahead in Massachusetts ITV.COM, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Concerned Women for America: Massachusetts Court Imposes ' ... U.S. Newswire (press release), DC (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. justices OK gay marriages Baltimore Sun, MD (Nov 18, 2003)

State's Highest Court Says 'Yes' To Gay Marriage Boston Channel.com, MA (Nov 18, 2003)

Ann Rostow, Gay.com / PlanetOut.com Network PlanetOut, NY (Nov 18, 2003)

MA High Court Overturns State Ban on Gay Marriage Feminist Majority Foundation (Nov 18, 2003)

Victory for gay couples in Massachusetts Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. same-sex marriage ruling sparks debate in Lansing area The State News, MI (Nov 18, 2003)

Marriage Redefined Town Hall, DC (Nov 18, 2003)

Ruling highlights need for marriage amendment, leaders say BP News, TN (Nov 18, 2003)

Boston archbishop says Massachusetts same-sex decision is ' ... Catholic News Service (Nov 18, 2003)

The Massachusetts Decision and the Future of Marriage Crosswalk.com (Nov 18, 2003)

Pro-Family Groups Say Mass. Ruling Undermines Marriage Crosswalk.com (CNSNews.com) (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts OKs gay 'marriage' Washington Times, DC (Nov 18, 2003)

Cal Thomas : Massachusetts Supreme Court Redefines Marriage ChronWatch.com (Nov 18, 2003)

Mixed reaction from Vermonters Barre Montpelier Times Argus, VT (Nov 18, 2003)

The Massachusetts example Washington Times, DC (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban ABC News (Nov 18, 2003)

The 'political questions' doctrine ABS CBN News, Philippines (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay Marriage: Massachusetts Ruling Washington Post (Nov 18, 2003)

Landmark ruling on gay marriage Christian Science Monitor (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts Justices OK Gay Marriages Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA (Nov 18, 2003)

States determine marriage laws CNN (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. Court Strikes Down Gay-Marriage Ban ABC News (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts backs gay marriage BBC News, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay marriage step closer in US state Reuters, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. gay marriage ban overturned MSNBC (Nov 18, 2003)

Mass. gay marriage ban overturned MSNBC (Nov 18, 2003)

US court rules in favour of gay marriage Sydney Morning Herald, Australia (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay Marriage: Massachusetts Ruling Washington Post (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts okays gay marriages The Age, Australia (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay marriage step closer in US state Reuters, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay marriage ruling 'threatens US soul' BBC News, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay marriage gets nod in Boston News24, South Africa (Nov 18, 2003)

US Court Backs Gay Marriage The Scotsman, UK (Nov 18, 2003)

Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA (Nov 18, 2003)

How Massachusetts changed marriage Salon (subscription) (Nov 18, 2003)

Marriage by Gays Gains Big Victory in Massachusetts New York Times (Nov 18, 2003)

The state of your unions Salon (subscription) (Nov 18, 2003)

Lining up to fight "the forces of evil" Salon (subscription) (Nov 18, 2003)

Bush says he will lead fight to ban unions San Francisco Chronicle, CA (Nov 18, 2003)

Supreme Court Paved Way for Marriage Ruling With Sodomy Law ... New York Times (Nov 18, 2003)

Ban on gay marriage unconstitutional, Mass. high court rules Miami Herald, FL (Nov 18, 2003)

How the Massachusetts decision breaks new ground. Slate (Nov 18, 2003)

Top Massachusetts court backs same-sex marriages The Globe and Mail, Canada (Nov 18, 2003)

 

High Court in Massachusetts Rules Gays Have Right to Marry - NYTimes (registration req'd) (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay Marriage Legal in Massachusetts Court Rules - 365Gay.com (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts Supreme Court Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban - ABCNews (Nov 18, 2003)

Massachusetts Backs Gay Marriage - BBC (Nov 18. 2003) 

Massachusetts Justices OK Gay Marriage - LA Times (registration req'd) (Nov 18, 2003)

Gay Marriage Legal in Massachusetts, Court Rules - Arizona Republic (Nov 18, 2003)

Archbiship O'Malley Calls Gay Marriage a Threat - Boston Globe (Oct 3, 
2003)

Massachusetts Senate Leader Eyes Gay Civil Unions  -  Reuters  (Sep 7, 2003)

Future of gay marriage lies in Massachusetts  -  USA TODAY  (Jul 29, 2003)

Massachusetts: State High Court Keeps Gays in Suspense - PlanetOut (Jul 16, 2003)

Boston Globe Backs Gay Marriage Rights - PlanetOut (Jul 8, 2003)

Massachusetts Asked to Allow Same-Sex Marriages  -  Washington Post  (Mar 5, 2003)

Massachusetts: Court Hears Landmark Gay Marriage Case - PlanetOut (Mar 3, 2003)

Mass. Judge: No Gay Marriage License - Gay Financial Network - May 2002

Boston: Lawyers Argue for Gay Marriage - PlanetOut (March 13, 2002)

Mass. Sodomy Laws Won’t Apply to Private Sex - Gay Financial Network - February 2002

Ballot Item Seeks Input on Same-Sex Marriage (Massachusetts) - CNN - October 2001

Nation: Gay, Lesbian Group Objects to Massachusetts Ballot Question About Marriage - Nando Times - October 2001

Group Sues to Block Mass Marriage Ballot Question - Gay Financial Network - October 2001

State Senate Backs Benefits for Gay Partners - Boston Globe - September 2001

Cape Cod Women Wed in Netherlands - Gay Financial Network - August 2001

Cape Women Marry in Service Overseas - Boston Daily Globe - August 2001

Mass. Gov. Allows Same-Sex Benefits - Gay Financial Network - August 2001

Governor Jane Swift Grants Partner Benefits - Gay.Com - August 2001

Gay Stepson Attacks US Governor On Marriage - Gay.Com - August 2001

Gay Rights at Stake, State by State - San Jose Mercury News - August 2001

Massachusetts house speaker wants to ban gay marriage - Advocate.com - May 2001

Gay union foes doubt if Reilly should try case - Boston Globe - April 2001

Gay Activists Sue Over Right to Marry in Massachusetts - Rutland Herald - April 2001

Gays seek right to marry - Mass. lawsuit goes beyond civil unions - Boston Globe - April 2001

Lawsuit seeks gay unions in Mass. - Boston Herald - April 2001

Couples Sue for Right to Marry in Massachusetts - GFN.com - April 2001

Right Kills Local Partners Law in Massachusetts - PlanetOut - November 2000

Judge Nixes Domestic-Partner Ordinance for Cambridge Workers - Gay Financial Network - November 2000

 

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