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Financial Issues Facing GLBT Individuals and Couples
Family Matters
HRC is working to secure equal treatment under federal law for same-sex couples and our children. Learn about our efforts to pass federal legislation to protect same-sex couples.
New Jersey Ends Tax Exemption for Group Rejecting Civil Union Ceremonies
The state of New Jersey rescinded a tax exemption for the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a group that has refused to permit civil union ceremonies at a seaside boardwalk pavilion.
An Overview of Federal Rights and Protections Granted to Married Couples
There are 1,138 benefits, rights and protections provided on the basis of marital status in Federal law. Lesbian and gay couples are excluded from all of these.
Same-Sex Marriage Stance: American Psychological Association
“WHEREAS APA has a long-established policy to deplore "all public and private discrimination against gay men and lesbians" and urges "the repeal of all discriminatory legislation against lesbians and gay men"