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A quick definition of civil union:

A civil union is a legal relationship between two people, usually same-sex couples, that gives them the same rights and protections as married couples. This means they can inherit from each other, share property, and have parental rights. Civil unions were created to give same-sex couples legal recognition and protection. However, since the United States Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is legal in every state, civil unions may become less common.

A more thorough explanation:

A civil union is a legal relationship between two people that provides legal protection to the couple at the state level. It is similar to marriage, but was created primarily as a means to provide recognition in law for same-sex couples.

For example, if a same-sex couple is in a civil union, they get inheritance rights, employment benefits, property, parental rights, and other legal protections.

The first state in the U.S. to recognize civil unions was Vermont. The state supreme court ruled in Baker v. State of Vermont that the state had to extend to same-sex couples the common benefits and protections granted to those who marry under Vermont law. The Vermont legislature passed legislation creating the opportunity for same-sex couples to obtain a “civil union” license.

However, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage is legal in every state and each state must recognize a same-sex marriage performed in other states. In light of this U.S. Supreme Court decision, civil unions may now become less common.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 | civil union partners

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Dkk
19:47
For Houellebecq I have only read https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomised
JumpySubsequentDolphin
19:47
you guys should read averroes
also do we think ucla wont do a wave tmw cuz they did a tiny one tonight, can schools do 2 days ina. row
JumpySubsequentDolphin
19:47
perhaps read the incoherence of philosophy first and then read averroes’ response: “the incoherence of the incoherence”
2big2fail
19:47
@Dkk: i read that one. just thought it was boring and not really in touch with reality
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19:47
SPLITTY usually they’re Friday!
Dkk
19:48
@2big2fail: I agree.
HUH then what the heck is this wave tonight ab are they tryna give us an attack???
babycat
19:49
@texaslawhopefully: don’t really remember it but my ibooks library says i read it in 2020. that whole year is a haze.
Dkk
19:51
My favorite book though, The Good Morty: https://archive.org/details/TheGoodMorty
Dkk
20:09
Man, I guess nobody like The Good Morty
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