Andrew Koppelman

Northwestern University

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Professor of Law at Northwestern University and author of Same Sex, Different States: When Same-Sex Marriages Cross State Lines

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Miami-Dade today became the first county in Florida to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Tomorrow, the rest of the state will be able to follow suit.

Judge Allows Same-Sex Marriages to Start in Florida

Miami-Dade today became the first county in Florida to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Tomorrow, the rest of the state will be able to follow suit.

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Two weeks ago, Justice Anthony Kennedy used soaring rhetoric to declare the Defense of Marriage Act, which defined marriage as between a man and a women, violated the Constitution.

Same-Sex Marriage: The US Supreme Court and the States

Two weeks ago, Justice Anthony Kennedy used soaring rhetoric to declare the Defense of Marriage Act, which defined marriage as between a man and a women, violated the Constitution.

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In this month's elections,  several states legalized same-sex marriage . Advocates are looking at seven others to add to the growing number.

US Supreme Court to Consider Legalizing Gay Marriage

In this month's elections, several states legalized same-sex marriage . Advocates are looking at seven others to add to the growing number.

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