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Civil Union

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Civil union is a legally created relationship that is similar to marriage, though it provides protections and benefits only at the state level, as the federal government does not recognize such unions. The civil union was originally created by some states to afford a marriage-like institution for same-sex couples when marriage was not an alternative. Not all states recognize civil […]

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Same Sex Marriage

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Same-sex marriage is the legal union between two people of the same gender. Throughout history, same sex unions have taken place around the world, but laws recognizing such marriages did not start occurring until more modern times. As of 2015, only 17 countries around the globe have laws allowing same sex couples to become legally married. Support in some countries […]

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