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Marriage Matters: NSRC research reveals separate is not equal

In October of 2008, the NSRC's peer reviewed journal, Sexuality Research and Social Policy, released new research findings showing that denial of marriage significantly impacts the mental health of gays and lesbians--and not just those seeking marriage.

Marriage Equality Advocates Take on Anti-Marriage Prop. 8

Marriage Equality Advocates Take on Anti-Marriage Prop. 8

March 5th, marriage equality advocates take on anti-marriage Prop. 8. At stake: the constitutional rights of 3.6 million Californians.

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Why 'Separate Is not Equal'

Three 2008 studies from the NSRC's Sexuality Research and Social Policy reveal that the denial of marriage harms the health of lesbians and gay men, even those who are not interested in marrying.

Gay Marriage Fight Still On

Gay Marriage Fight Still On

Protests against Proposition 8 reach a national level

The State of Sexuality

The State of Sexuality

What the Election '08 says about America's stance on sexual rights

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I Now Pronounce You Married

On May 15, 2008 the California Supreme Court ruled that a ban on same-sex marriages was unconstitutional. The first same-sex marriages were performed almost a month later on June 16, 2008. Bonnie celebrates with the happy couples at San Francisco City Hall.    

California's Marriage Equality

California's Marriage Equality

Click here to see Gil Herdt talking about 'Gay Marriage Acceptance' with ABC7 News!  

Marriage Equality

Marriage Equality

Together Forever? California's ruling on same-sex marriage fuels a battle, rather than ending it. From The New York Times. BREAKING NEWS: CA Court rules same-sex couples can marry

I Do, but I Can't

I Do, but I Can’t:The Impact of Marriage Denial on the Mental Health and Sexual Citizenship of Lesbians and Gay Men in the United States reviews the particular impact of marriage denial on the mental health and well-being of gay men and lesbians and provides an analysis of the historical and cultural factors present in the United States

New Research Examines Link Between Social Support and Health of Aging Lesbians and Gay Men

A fascinating new article by Judith C. Barker, written with Gilbert Herdt and Brian de Vries, entitled "Social Support in the Lives of Lesbians and Gay Men at Midlife and Later" appears in the June issue of Sexuality and Social Policy: Journal of NSRC.