Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (649 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062456083 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government had to provide married gay couples all the benefits offered to straight couples. The fascinating and very moving story of the lovers, lawyers, judges and activists behind the groundbreaking Supreme Court case that led to one of the most important, national civil rights victories in decades—the legalization of same-sex marriage.In June 2015, the Supreme Court made same-sex marriage the law in all fifty states in a decision as groundbreaking as Roe v Wade and Brown v Board of Education. Then they met Al Gerhardstein, a courageous attorney who had spent nearly three decades advocating for civil rights and who now saw an opening for the cause that few others had before him.This forceful and deeply affecting narrative—Part Erin Brockovich, part Milk, part Still Alice—chronicles how this grieving man and his lawyer, against overwhelming odds, introduced the most important gay rights case in U.S. It is an urgent and unf
Judith Moses said Thought provoking, should be read by all.. The stories told in this book could have been anyone's stories, except for the fact that the people who's stories were told had to fight for fundamental rights that My husband and I would take for granted. A death certificate telling the world that John was married and Jim was his husband. Pam and Nicole, Joseph and Rob, Sophy and Val, Leon and Greg wanting Birth Certificate with both Parent's names on them for . Caplan said Terrific book!. A beautifully written book that delves into the human stories behind a major cultural and social change in America. I wish textbooks for my child's social studies classes could be so compelling!. "you will cry at every chapter if you are neuro-typical, and maybe if you're not." according to eridanis. excellent, well-researched, expository on the mid- & recent history of marriage equality.fascinating social & legal commentary.
Debbie Cenziper, an investigative reporter for the Washington Post, has won major prizes in American journalism including the Pulitzer Prize, the Robert F. He lives in Washington, DC.. She has held reporting positions at the Miami Herald and the Charlotte Observer, grew up in Philadelphia, a
“An affecting, eloquent account… The authors ably create the suspense of anticipation and winnow the legal issues for lay readers. I am recommending Love Wins to everyone I know. You can tell it’s going to make a great movie.” (Bob Woodward)“A tender story, inspiring, and ultimately a huge celebration. A remarkably rich portrait of America…. It’s a rare and special feeling to be alive for moments of world-changing history. Readers will feel they’ve been completely guided into seeing the peo