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Why was Massachusetts decision to recognize gay and lesbian rights controversial?
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Because it had never been done before in the US.
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Why was the decision by Massachusetts to recognize gay and lesbian marriages such a controversial issue of federalism?
Mainly due to the fact that under the Constitution all states recognize the acts of other states. (IE: Once you have a driver's license in one state, that licensee is honored and respected in the rest of the states.) Once you're married in a state, the following states recognize that union. Certain states refuse to acknowledge that a same sex marriage is legal.
How a man can recognize a lesbian women?
If you mean recognize that they are lesbians, the men cannot do that without asking them.
When to end a lesbian relationship?
If you feel your girlfriend is not right for you, you make the decision you think is right for your relationship.
Did Twilight and Rainbow Dash kiss?
Of course not. Twidash may be a popular couple in fanfiction, but the writers would never put something as controversial as a lesbian couple on the show.
Did the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida ever rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act?
On January 19, 2005, Judge James S. Moody, Jr., dismissed Wilson v. Ake, 354 F.Supp.2d 1298 (lesbian couple sought to overturn DOMA and force the state of Florida to recognize their Massachusetts same-sex marriage).
What states are lesbian couples able to be legally married in?
Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, the District of Colombia and three Native American tribes (Coquille, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, and the Suquamish) all recognize same sex marriages.
Can a10 year old girl be a lesbian?
Absolutely. People are born gay. Some will realize this early in life and some do not realize this until a later age. So, it is possible for a 10 year old to be a lesbian and realize this.
What is controversial about same-sex marriage?
The idea that gay and lesbian citizens should possess the same civil rights as other citizens is somehow controversial to some people. The idea that gays and lesbians should be afforded legal recognition of their relationships, including the usual benefits and responsibilities of legal marriage, is controversial to some people. The idea that a minority can be denied civil rights based on either somebody's religion or the fact that they have always been denied equal rights is controversial to some people.
What is the world's lesbian capital?
The term "lesbian capital" is subjective and can vary depending on the criteria used to determine it. However, some cities that are commonly associated with a larger lesbian population and LGBTQ+ activism include San Francisco, Amsterdam, Berlin, and New York City. It is important to note that LGBTQ+ populations can be found in many cities and communities around the world.
Does it makes you not a lesbian?
If you are a lesbian, nothing can make you "not a lesbian."
What if your girlfriend is lesbian?
Then your a Lesbian?
Is Trina a lesbian?
No she is not a lesbian
