The tide of marriage for same-sex couples has ebbed and flowed over the last decade with no end in sight. Because marriage sits squarely at the intersection of religion, law and society, the discussion around same-sex couples’ inclusion into the institution of marriage has been one of the most complex and hotly contested topics in America.
Some states or municipalities offer civil unions or domestic partnerships to gay and lesbian couples in an attempt to provide some level of support to or acknowledgment of a couple’s commitment. However, civil unions are clearly unequal to marriage. They are not recognized beyond the state borders, and afford no federal protections. They also fail to provide the intangible benefits of marriage, and are popularly perceived as less than full marriage.
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