Arkansas

Arkansas voters, unfortunately armed with little public education about the inequalities faced by same-sex couples, passed an anti-relationship recognition amendment in 2004. In 2008, the state passed a discriminatory anti-adoption and foster care measure.  State advocates continue to work to repeal discrimination and end the exclusion of same-sex couples from adoption and marriage.

Status: Anti-Relationship Recognition Constitutional Amendment

Groups Actively Working on Marriage

Center for Artistic Revolution: a 501(c)(3)-sponsored statewide organization that strives forFairness and Equality for ALL Arkansans

 

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