Winning marriage : the inside story of how same-sex couples took on the politicians and pundits - and won /

Ten years ago no state allowed same-sex couples to marry, support for gay marriage nationwide hovered around 30 percent, and politicians everywhere thought of it as the third rail of American politics -- draw near at your peril. Today, same-sex couples can marry in seventeen states, polls consistent...

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Main Author: Solomon, Marc (Author)
Other Authors: Patrick, Deval (Author of introduction, etc.)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Lebanon, New Hampshire : ForeEdge, 2014
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Massachusetts. The decision heard 'round the world
  • Tying the knot
  • Do-or-die elections
  • Organizing for the fight
  • Defying gravity
  • Sealing the deal
  • New York. How did this happen?
  • Cuomo
  • The Republicans
  • Sealing the deal (redux)
  • Winning at the ballot. Losing California
  • Preparing for the ballot
  • The final stretch
  • A presidential journey. Fierce advocate?
  • Evolving
  • Cementing a legacy
  • Courting justice
  • Epilogue.