States have taken a number of different roads, one road that was taken was in the State of Maine was to prevent the approval of sexual orientation to be added to the affirmative action listing of reason one cannot be discriminated upon. ... In the State of Vermont Title Fifteen, "Domestic Relations," Chapter 23, "Civil Unions" this section of the state statues is what directs what is considered "marriage," common law marriages, and divorce statutes. ... The definition of a: ""Civil Union" means that two eligible persons have established a relationship pursuant to this chapter, and may receiv...

• Word Count: 2060
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The novel's opening chapter focuses on Pearl Tull and the scars left by her failed marriage. ... Her rocky road to love had strengthened her spirit and she proved a challenge for the destructive force of love. ...

• Word Count: 950
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate