Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | CQ Researcher | CQ Press | info |
| yes | Encyclopedia of Lesbian; Gay; Bisexual and Transgender History in America | Gale | |
| yes | Issues & Controversies | Facts.com | info |
| yes | Opposing Viewpoints | Gale | info |
Magazine & Journal Articles
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Academic Search Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | MasterFILE Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
Web Sites
- ACLU's Fighting for Marriage
- This webpage produced by the American Civil Liberties Union provides reference resources including government information, polling data and reports published from various sources. There is also a list of frequently asked questions about same sex marriage in the US and Canada. The ACLU exists to "to conserve America's original civic values - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights."
- AEI Study on Homosexuality and Gay Marriage
- This study, [PDF] updated in May 2005, presents a collection of polling data back to the 1970's about the acceptance of homosexuality and gay marriage in the United States. The study also includes links to relevant material. It is published by the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, a Washington DC think tank "dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom - limited government, private enterprise ... and a strong foreign policy and national defense."
- Defense of Marriage Act
- From the Library of Congress' THOMAS site, this is the actual text of the Defense of Marriage Act passed by Congress in 1996.
- Freedom To Marry
- "The gay and non-gay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide" (site). The "Get Informed" area includes articles on the "History & Timeline," "Marriage versus Civil Unions," information about the economics, and politics behind the subject.
- HRC: Marriage and Relationship Recognition
- "The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality" (HRC Mission Statement). The HRC website covers a variety of issues concerning the GLBT community including marriage. The site contains information on up-to-date Federal and State legislation, frequently asked questions, and news releases.
- Marriage and Family FAQ's
- This page from Family.org features a list of frequently asked questions about marriage and family which are answered to refute legalize gay marriage. Most issues relating to children, benefits and social issues are answered here with arguments against same-sex marriages.
- Marriage and Partnership Recognition
- From the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, this webpage gives valuable information on same-sex marriages from the pro gay marriage side. There is an overview of the important topics related to the issues as well as links to a number of reports, research, editorials and a marriage information resource center.
- The Same Sex Marriage Debate
- This webpage from the Boston Globe features news stories and editorials on the gay marriage debate, with an emphasis on same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. Formats include video clips, interactive features, photos, the text of speeches and judicial documents, and blogs.
- Should Same-Sex Marriages be Legalized?
- A table of common pro and con arguments for same-sex marriage is presented on this webpage with explanation for the arguments that are commonly heard. Also included on the page is a background of the topic as well as related links to other sites on the subject of same-sex marriage.