Artifact #7:: "Massachusetts Grants Same-Sex Couples Right to Marry"

Ramone Johnson. "Massachusetts Grants Same-Sex Couples Right to Marry." The New York Times Company. About, Inc. 2006. January 9, 2007.
http://gaylife.about.com/od/samesexmarriage/Gay_Marriage.htm

"In a historic event, the State of Massachusetts granted same-sex couples the same rights of civil marriage as heterosexuals couples. This landmark decision sets a precedent for other states within the U.S. and sets back the campaign to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage."

Ramone Johnson. "Benefits of Legalized Marriage" The New York Times Company. About, Inc. 2006. January 9, 2007.

"Access to Military Stores

Assumption of Spouse’s Pension

Bereavement Leave

Immigration

Insurance Breaks

Medical Decisions on Behalf of Partner

Sick Leave to Care for Partner

Social Security Survivor Benefits

Tax Breaks

Veteran’s Discounts

Visitation of Partner in Hospital or Prison"

So this article shows all the benefits of gay marrage that was legalized in Massachusetts.