Same-sex marriage legalization in Massachusetts
GPTKB entity
Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legalization event
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
weddings of same-sex couples
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
increased activism among LGBTQ+ groups
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
strengthening of LGBTQ+ community ties
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
local businesses and organizations
involvement in local governance |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
LGBTQ+ rights advocacy
wedding celebrations for same-sex couples |
| gptkbp:communityRole |
acceptance of LGBTQ+ relationships
|
| gptkbp:controversy |
discussions on marriage equality
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
changing attitudes towards marriage
shift in public opinion on same-sex marriage |
| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
pride parades
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
media portrayals of same-sex couples
|
| gptkbp:date |
May 17, 2004
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| gptkbp:feedback |
celebrations and protests
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| gptkbp:followedBy |
other states legalizing same-sex marriage
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
landmark_decision_in_U.S._history
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
LGBTQ+ rights movement
civil rights movements |
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
precedent for future cases
significant milestones in LGBTQ+ rights. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Same-sex marriage legalization in Massachusetts
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| gptkbp:ideology |
debates on family structure
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased visibility for LGBTQ+ rights
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| gptkbp:influence |
impact on future elections
inspiration for other countries |
| gptkbp:is_a_document_that |
marriage certificates issued
marriage licenses issued marriage records maintained by the state |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
role of the judiciary in social change
|
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Massachusetts_Supreme_Judicial_Court
Massachusetts_Supreme_Judicial_Court_ruling |
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
subsequent court cases
attempts to repeal the law subsequent legislative actions |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
same-sex couples' rights
|
| gptkbp:legalStatus |
state constitution amendments
state marriage laws spousal benefits for same-sex couples Massachusetts_General_Laws |
| gptkbp:legislation |
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
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| gptkbp:localGovernment |
gptkb:Governor_Mitt_Romney
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Massachusetts
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
national attention
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
recognition of same-sex marriages in other states
|
| gptkbp:opposedBy |
various religious groups
|
| gptkbp:precedent |
gptkb:Goodridge_v._Department_of_Public_Health
influence on future rulings |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
shifts in societal norms
support_among_Massachusetts_residents |
| gptkbp:significance |
first state in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage
|
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
advancement of equality rights
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| gptkbp:supports |
LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations
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| gptkbp:training |
awareness campaigns
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| gptkbp:voterTurnout |
2004 ballot initiatives
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