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...only a man and a woman without breaking the law, religious objections should hold little weight. Ultimately, this ruling publicly places same-sex couples on equal ground as heterosexual spouses, an action that actively combats homophobia and protects civil rights. Using the same word—“marriage??—to describe both types of union de-emphasizes differences between gay and straight individuals, and may lead to decreased discrimination in the future. Such public action is necessary in light of hate crimes and derogatory displays, and will hopefully lead to a more open...
...dominoes,” emphasizing the diverse political climate of the nation and the fact that marriage laws are not binding across states. Assistant Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin II—who married his partner Jason Shumaker the first night of the Massachusetts ruling for gay marriage??said he was “thrilled” about the California decision. “It has far-reaching effects. It’s wonderful for California, but it’s also wonderful beyond California,” he said. “The decision carries...
...sufficiently prepare the audience for the less entertaining second half, which is drier and tries harder to make its point after an hour and a half has already been spent producing a farce. One of the characters describes herself as “restless” in her marriage??and “Cloud Nine” manages to achieve the same result...
...unique experiences of Sri Lankan Tamil immigrants. Just as authors like Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende have used the histories and genealogies of large, sprawling families to craft novels that span several important generations in a conflict-ridden area, “Love Marriage?? is able to both demonstrate a culture in action and create memorable characters.Told in distinct one- to three-page sections that focus on one or two particular characters, often announced in italics at the beginning of the section, “Love Marriage?? is centered...
...their company for the last year and a half, since that party when he and she, in a moment of port-induced passion, confessed their respective marital sins before the whole of society. If only one had made a revelation, it would have been the swift end to their marriage??regardless the performance of the matrimonial act had certainly come to an end—but their mutual admissions had trapped the Viscount and Viscountess in a sort of agonizing stasis. Under such circumstances, there could be few hours in life more painful than those dedicated...