Annotated Bibliography On Gay Marriage In America

Jouet, Mugambi. “Why Gay Marriage Is So Controversial in America.” The Huffington Post.
TheHuffingtonPost.com, 1 June 2012. Web. 14 Nov. 2016
Since Barak Obama’s decision to support gay marriage had turned into a huge controversial topic and how it may affect the presidential election and the future of gay marriage in the United States. Many U.S. states didn’t recognize the importance of gay marriage and gay rights and how most gay couples do not feel like their opinion or freedom matters. The main topic of the article was that gay marriage rights should be allowed to everyone in the United States because that’s what being an American is all about, freedom.
“Gay Marriage – ProCon.org.” ProConorg Headlines. N.p., 3 May 2016. Web. 14 Nov. 2016.

There are at least 1,138 benefits, rights, and protections available to married couples in federal law. The article talks about the general accounting office and the assessments it’s made throughout the years. Usually, benefits are only to married couples which includes hospital visitation during an illness, access to health care, and to reduce a tax burden. The article also mentions how on October 2, 2009 the New York Times projected that same sex couples usually deny their benefits because they don’t feel as if it’s needed or given to them willingly.
“LGBT Activists Rejoice after Australia Scraps Plan for Nationwide Marriage Vote.” LGBTQ Nation RSS. N.p., 8 Nov. 2016. Web. 14 Nov. 2016.
The article speaks about how gay rights advocates welcomed Australia’s Senate decision to plan a government nonbinding public vote on recognizing gay marriage. They mention how they called on parliament to legislate for marriage equality soon because they only feel as if it’s right. Even some lawmakers said they would vote down gay marriage even if others vote for equality, they don’t believe it’s correct. Although, the article states how the opponents do support support gay marriage, most advocates don’t and are in conflict with the decision. Lastly, the article ended with a fact stating that, “Clearly in the last 24 hours we’ve had a very significant and historic step in the path to achieving marriage equality.”
Konrai, Lauren. “Same-Sex Marriage Controversial Issue.” Same-Sex Marriage Controversial Issue. Lauren Konrai, 01 Jan. 1970. Web. 14 Nov. 2016.
The main argument in this article is that same-sex marriage has been a controversial issue all over the world.

In Africa, same sex marriage is illegal, but is legal in parts of America and other countries. Lauren mentions how in some countries, people who are in a same-sex marriage are even punished and sent to death because of it. She also mentions how in parts of Asia, Europe, and Native America... Same sex marriages were seen as disgusting ceremonies to people against it. Lastly, Lauren ends the article with speaking about “Prop 8” and how it involves legalizing same-sex marriage and the benefits it will do for the society and country today.
“A Right to Marry? Same-sex Marriage and Constitutional Law | Dissent Magazine.” Dissent Magazine. Martha Nussbaum, 8 June 2009. Web. 14 Nov. 2016.
Martha starts the article by saying that even if people have been married by their church or religious group they are not married in the way that really counts, a marriage license by the state. A lot of religions deny to marry people who are convicted felons and do something illegal or not “god liked.” The article states that, “Although some religions refuse to marry people who seem ill-prepared for marriage, the state does not turn such people away.” Martha comments on how only some people and depending on what you might have done, if you’re wanting a same sex marriage, it might be granted or might

not.
Esseks, James. “Gay Marriage Is Legal, but We’re Still Not Equal.” The Daily Beast.
Newsweek/Daily Beast, 8 Sept. 2015. Web. 14 Nov. 2016.
James brings up how 10 years ago he would never believe the gay rights movement would face a fight over.

He states, “When we’re denied services related to our weddings, we don’t have full marriage recognition.” He mentions a couple once told him how they were once told by the government clerk to go to the next town over to obtain a marriage license because they weren’t going to issue one to them. James talk about the inequality that goes on in the world when it comes to gay marriage and asks himself, what is the big issue? Why can’t people be allowed to marry who they want to marry and be happy? “What is so wrong with that?” he

asks.

Allen, Samantha. “The Gay Rights Letdown Is Here.” The Daily Beast. Newsweek/Daily Beast, 20 Jan. 2016. Web. 14 Nov. 2016.
The article starts by saying that new data from GLAAD shows that many Americans believe LGBT equality. The article states,”30 percent of non-LGBT respondents said they feel uncomfortable when they see a same-sex couple holding hands.” The main concern about the issue was what’s the big deal about seeing a same-sex couple hold hands? How in any way would that affect you emotionally, mentally, or physically? Samantha points out how gay rights is a letdown to people but to others it’s a way of life. She says, “There is nothing wrong with loving who you love.” Feeling though that people tend to be harsh on others and their beliefs and put their opinion where it’s not necessary.
Bui, Quoctrung. “The Most Detailed Map of Gay Marriage in America.” The New York Times.
The New York Times, 15 Sept. 2016. Web. 14 Nov. 2016.
Through the article, Quoctrung claims how there isn’t actual record of how many same sex marriages are in America. He claims that the federal government doesn’t necessarily keep track therefor there is not an exact number or estimate for how many marriages there are or could be. He does say, “Sane sex female couples are four times more likely to have children than same-sex male couples.” Following that he includes how being in a same sex marriage or relationship, you are still allowed to have kids. The article was based off of research Quoctrung found and gathered it together to make a more resourceful claim with statistics and facts involved.