Matthew Shephard  --  This link will take you to a report about the Matthew Shephard murder and sentencing

Vermont Homosexual Marriage Law  --  This link will take you to a report about passage of  a law extending civil union rights to same-sex couples

Netherlands Homosexual Marriage Law  --  This link will take you to a report about passage of a law granting marital
                                                                     rights to same-sex couples in the Netherlands