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South Carolina
In 2006, South Carolina voters passed an anti-marriage and anti-relationship recognition constitutional amendment. State advocacy groups continue to work to overturn such discrimination and move towards true fairness and equality for South Carolina's families.
WHERE YOU CAN GO TO GET INVOLVED OR LEARN MORE:
South Carolina Equality Coalition
The South Carolina Equality Coalition is a statewide coalition of
fair-minded individuals, religious groups, and social justice
organizations working to secure civil and human rights for all
citizens of South Carolina, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender people.
Alliance for Full Acceptance
Alliance for Full Acceptance is a social justice organization
achieving equality and acceptance for gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender people.
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LEGISLATIVE STATUS IN SOUTH CAROLINA:
Your Community—South Carolina
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
HRC presents resources, news, and the current marriage and
relationship recognition laws in each state.
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PUBLICATIONS:
Geographic Trends Among Same-Sex Couples in the U.S. Census and the
American Community Survey
Williams Institute
November 2007
Gary Gates at the Williams Institute released groundbreaking research
on the geographic trends among same-sex couples. The report finds the
biggest increases in Southern and Mountain states and states barring
legal acceptance of same-sex couples had larger percentage increases
in same-sex couples from 2000 to 2006.
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NEWS:
View news about the fight for the freedom to marry in South Carolina.
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Gary Gates at the Williams Institute released groundbreaking research on the geographic trends among same-sex couples. The report finds the
biggest increases in Southern and Mountain states and states barring
legal acceptance of same-sex couples had larger percentage increases
in same-sex couples from 2000 to 2006.
Start in The Marriage Basics to get short answers to your big questions about the freedom to marry, and learn more about the protections and responsibilities of marriage, the historical background for this civil rights movement, why separate is not equal, and so much more.
