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Mission Impossible: On Baker, Equal Benefits, And The Imposition Of Stigma, Mark Strasser
Mission Impossible: On Baker, Equal Benefits, And The Imposition Of Stigma, Mark Strasser
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
In Baker v. State, the Vermont Supreme Court held that the state constitution required same-sex couples be afforded the same benefits and protections that married couples receive. While the state did not need to recognize same-sex marriage, at the very least, it needed to create a parallel system providing equal benefits. Professor Mark Strasser argues that a civil union alternative ultimately would not meet the court's requirements because it cannot possibly provide this requisite equality. His central concern is the differing treatment that same-sex marriage and domestic partnerships receive from other states. Additionally, Professor Strasser notes that such a system …
Domestic Partner Benefits Limited To Same-Sex Couples: Sex Discrimination Under Title Vii, Paul R. Lynd
Domestic Partner Benefits Limited To Same-Sex Couples: Sex Discrimination Under Title Vii, Paul R. Lynd
William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice
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