Gay rights groups, such as Gay and Lesbian Advocates
and Defenders (GLAD) argue that states cannot justify
excluding gay and lesbian couples from the institution
of marriage and the protection it provides. They argue
that only marriage provides a legal safety net protecting
couples emotional bonds and economic security.
Our partners:
The Issue
Determining whether or not lesbians and gays should
be allowed to marry
Determining whether gay marriage hurts the institution
of heterosexual marriage
Determining whether gay marriage hurts or harms
children
