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Gay Rights

Sexuality can be a determining factor in certain rights alotted to individuals in the US. The benefits and definition of "marriage" are being challenged to consider gay couples and their intrinsic rights. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: gay marriage, civil unions, the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell policy", and federal benefits for same-sex couples.

All of our questions on this issue:

I support or oppose gay marriage
I support or oppose civil unions
I support or oppose allowing gays to serve openly in the military
I support or oppose extending federal rights and benefits to same-sex couples