Category: Marriage Equality

Arizona Republic writes, “Clark Rowley had already settled behind his desk at work Friday morning when a e-mail arrived from a familiar Phoenix law office.”[1]

References:

1. Arizona Republic, October 18, 2014, Shawn McKinnon – “It’s over”: Couples in lawsuit elated – Challengers of Arizona’s statute express joy, relief (PDF Page 5A)

Arizona Republic writes, “The history of the United States is one of expanding rights, and basic civil rights have been given to same-sex couples.” [1]

References:

1. Arizona Republic, October 18, 2017 – A day to celebrate (Institution of marriage stronger now – Horne won’t appeal; same-sex couples can create lasting, legal unions) (PDF Page 1A, PDF Page 5F)

Arizona Republic reports, “Plaintiffs in Arizona lawsuits to overturn the gay-marriage ban celebrate; clergy is divided over court decision.” [1]

References:

1. Arizona Republic, October 18, 2014, Michael Clancy – Reactions to the legal ruling (Arizona clergy members divided over change in law) (PDF Page 1A, PDF Page 5A)

Arizona Republic reports, “Arizona on Friday [October 17, 2014] joined the historic tide legalizing the unions of same-sex couples that has swept the nation, expanding gay rights in a direction many never thought they would see in their lifetimes.” [1]

References:

1. Arizona Republic, October 18, 2014, Alia Beard Rau – AG Horne declines to challenge 9th Circuit (PDF Page 1, PDF Page 3)

ABC 15 reports, “The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a lesbian woman who is divorcing her spouse is entitled to equal parental rights under the U.S. Constitution, even though a state law doesn’t recognize those rights.” [1]

References:

1. ABC15.com, September 19, 2017 – Arizona Supreme Court says gays get equal parental rights