Marriage Equality

Magnanimity in victory is an even rarer virtue than generosity across differences, and the authors of this lively history have both. Whether you enthusiastically endorse gay marriage or, like me, do not, you will learn a great deal from this fine book. -Maggie Gallagher, author of Debating Same-Sex Marriage -- Maggie Gallagher Meticulously researched and compulsively readable, Marriage Equality: From Outlaws to In-Laws sketches the legal arc of the marriage equality debate without sacrificing the human elements that undergirded the movement. Eskridge and Riano have created an invaluable resource for scholars of constitutional law, family law, and social movements. -Melissa Murray, Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law, NYU School of Law -- Melissa Murray To win the freedom to marry, we needed a shared strategy, a sustained campaign, and a movement of many methodologies and players. Bursting with colorful unearthed details and kaleidoscopic, often divergent perspectives, Marriage Equality: From Outlaws to In-Laws richly portrays the multiplicity within that movement and the epic transformation we achieved in hearts and minds-and then the law. -Evan Wolfson, founder, Freedom to Marry -- Evan Wolfson Eskridge and Riano provide the definitive account of one of the most important transformations in American history: how same-sex marriage became legal in the USA. Their insightful report is a classic. -Lynn D. Wardle, Professor of Law Emeritus, Brigham Young University -- Lynn D. Wardle This monumental account of all aspects of the marriage equality movement-judicial, legislative, political, and social-is scholarly while intensely personal, informed by interviews of committed couples, legislators, lawyers, judges. -Ronald M. George, Chief Justice of California (1996-2011) -- Ronald M. George An extraordinary account of the nation's awakening to LGBTQ people and the struggle for marriage equality. With portraits of participants on both sides, strategic revelations, and accessible analysis covering decades, we see how change happens and the challenges ahead. -Mary Bonauto, attorney at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders -- Mary Bonauto A comprehensive, thought-provoking, and compelling account of the fight for marriage equality in the United States. The authors deftly outline the history and ultimate downfall of marriage exclusion policies. A must read! -Alphonso David, President of the Human Rights Campaign -- Alphonso David