Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface ix
4. Introduction: The politics of same-sex marriage 1
5. Will the courts set us free? Reflections on the campaign for same-sex marriage 39
6. The consequences of marriage policy for same-sex couples’ well-being 65
7. Same-sex marriage, GLBT organizations, and the lack of spirited political engagement 85
8. Theological perspectives on gay unions: The uneasy marriage of religion and politics 105
9. Religious coalitions for and against gay marriage: The culture war rages on 131
10. The anti–gay marriage movement 155
11. Framing the issue of same-sex marriage: traditional values versus equal rights 193
12. If i bend this far i will break? Public opinion about same-sex marriage 215
13. Same-sex marriage in the 2004 election 243
14. The presidency, congress, and same-sex marriage 273
15. ’Til death—or the supreme court— do us part: litigating gay marriage 291
16. The politics of same-sex marriage versus the politics of gay civil rights: A comparison of public opinion and state voting patterns 313
17. The united states in comparative context 341
18. List of contributors 365
19. Index 371