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		<title>Suquamish Tribe Approves Same-Sex Marriage</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Suquamish Tribal Council formally changed its ordinances Aug. 1 to allow for same-sex marriage. The move extends equal marriage rights to gay couples on the reservation and other places where same-sex marriage is recognized. The final vote was unanimous in favor of recognizing same-sex marriage. The move is the result of a four-year campaign spearheaded by Heather Purser, a 28-year-old Suquamish member living in Seattle. Purser came out four years ago and has worked to change Suquamish law ever since. &#8220;I wanted to feel accepted,&#8221; she said. &#8220;The Suquamish Tribe has always been my home.&#8221; While 39 states only recognize heterosexual marriage, as a result of the struggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender liberation, six states and the District of Columbia now issue licenses to same-sex couples. Two states recognize gay marriages from other states. In 2009, the Coquille Indian Tribe in Oregon became the first Native American tribe to marry a gay couple, two women from Edmonds, Washington. &#160;Similar Posts: 02-10-2012 :: 10 Things in Tech You Need To Know Norway and US Need To Talk Fish European Outpace United States in Use of Technology BBC iPlayer Plans Charging for Archive Access]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.suquamish.nsn.us/"></a>The Suquamish Tribal Council formally changed its ordinances Aug. 1 to allow for same-sex marriage. The move extends equal marriage rights to gay couples on the reservation and other places where same-sex marriage is recognized. The final vote was unanimous in favor of recognizing same-sex marriage.</p>
<p>The move is the result of a four-year campaign spearheaded by Heather Purser, a 28-year-old Suquamish member living in Seattle. Purser came out four years ago and has worked to change Suquamish law ever since. &#8220;I wanted to feel accepted,&#8221; she said. &#8220;The Suquamish Tribe has always been my home.&#8221;</p>
<p>While 39 states only recognize heterosexual marriage, as a result of the struggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender liberation, six states and the District of Columbia now issue licenses to same-sex couples. Two states recognize gay marriages from other states. In 2009, the Coquille Indian Tribe in Oregon became the first Native American tribe to marry a gay couple, two women from Edmonds, Washington.</p>
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		<title>Is Your Wife a LESBO?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to ChristWire, article written by Stephenson Billings,  there are 15 signs that identify your husband as a homosexual, &#8220;Is My Husband GAY?&#8220;. At fist I thought it was a satire site in the same genre as The Onion or National Lampoon; it was not.  According to Billings going to gym, not wearing a shirt on a hot day, using your hands when talking to a group and having a clean home are sure signs that your husband is gay. There is a constant discussion about gay men and the traits associated with a future homosexual from sources like Focus on the Family and other extreme religious organizations that instill fear and false information. Focus on the Family says, concerning gender confusion in children, &#8220;It is more important for parents to lovingly, calmly but confidently steer fem-boys into more masculine directions. Make sure you find masculine things your boy is interested and can find identification in. All boys need to be intentionally welcomed into the world of men, and both mother and father play a key role here. Girls, likewise, need to be introduced into the world of women.&#8221; But what it is too late?  What if you married a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to ChristWire, article written by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001366922231">Stephenson Billings</a>,  there are <strong>15 signs</strong> that identify your husband as a homosexual, &#8220;<a href="http://christwire.org/2010/08/is-my-husband-gay/">Is My Husband GAY?</a>&#8220;. At fist I thought it was a satire site in the same genre as <a href="http://www.theonion.com">The Onion</a> or <a href="http://www.nationallampoon.com">National Lampoon</a>; it was not.  According to Billings going to gym, not wearing a shirt on a hot day, using your hands when talking to a group and having a clean home are sure signs that your husband is gay.</p>
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<p>There is a constant discussion about gay men and the traits associated with a future homosexual from sources like Focus on the Family and other extreme religious organizations that instill fear and false information. Focus on the Family says, concerning gender confusion in children,</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;It is more important for parents to lovingly, calmly but confidently  steer fem-boys into more masculine directions. Make sure you find  masculine things your boy is interested and can find identification in.  All boys need to be intentionally welcomed into the world of men,  and both mother and father play a key role here. Girls, likewise, need  to be introduced into the world of women.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p>But what it is too late?  What if you married a wonderful woman and wonder if she is a big lesbian? What are the signs?</p>
<p>For the husband unsure about his wife’s proclivities, the most important   thing is to first confirm your suspicions. Drawing on the expertise of   spiritual and medical professionals, The Contemplation has put  together a list  of 10 commonly-accepted characteristics of women  struggling with lesbianism  within a marriage:</p>
<h3>1. Your Home Isn&#8217;t Tidy or Meal Made</h3>
<p>A woman is  naturally a nurturer and feels obligated to keep a house clean and all meal made hot for their husbands.  This might have been so in the beginning of your marriage. Did she stop cleaning up after you?  Did the meals become less elaborate?  This is not a sign of boredom but the first sign to the slippery slope of muff diving.  What every you do, do not step up to help clean the home, doing laundry or preparing meals. This could be the start of your demise into homosexuality (<a href="http://christwire.org/2010/08/is-my-husband-gay/">See #4</a>).</p>
<h3>2. Her Appearance Is Suffering</h3>
<p>Has her wardrobe slowly altered?  Does she wear comfortable shoes, shorts and t-shirts instead of the skirts, pumps and heels? Does she no longer asks if her butt looks big after she get dressed? Does she just pick the first outfit she finds or does she go through multiple fittings until she found the perfect look? Lesbians are not attracted to beautiful woman found in magazines, they prefer the girl that looks like a boy.  Nothing pleases the lesbian pack more than all wearing t-shirts, boot cut jeans and doc martins; they take pleasure in all looking alike. A straight woman would be devastated if anyone is wearing the same ensemble. Which is why lesbians like playing sports, to look alike.</p>
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<div id="attachment_8092" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-8092" href="http://www.thecontemplation.com/index.php/2010/08/20/is-your-wife-a-lesbo/lesbians-look-alike/"><img onError="javascript: wp_404_images_fix = window.wp_404_images_fix || function(){}; wp_404_images_fix(this);"  class="size-full wp-image-8092" title="lesbians look alike" src="http://www.thecontemplation.com/wp-content/uploads/lesbians-look-alike.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="276" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">lesbians going to the movies to see SALT</p></div>
<p>Another sign is a short haircut, the instinct of a woman is to have long flowing hair. Any woman who decides to have short hair is obviously cheating on you with another woman.  Short hair is exclusive to the gay lifestyle.  In fact; there are specific lesbian haircuts and they can be found on <a href="http://www.lesbianhaircuts.com/">lesbianhaircuts.com</a>.</p>
<h3>3. Never Asks About Fat</h3>
<p>She stop going to the gym.  A real women feels obligated to stay fit and thin. If you wife starts to gain weight &#8211; she is slowly remove all feminine curves and merging into a male like silhouette. A lesbian has to strip all feminine traits which includes a fit body.  A straight woman only wants to be goggled by men while lesbians do not want to be goggled by anyone, it is offensive.  Taking on weight is a sure sign; also remember she&#8217;s no longer making meals at home; which means only one thing &#8211; she is <em>eating out</em>.</p>
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<div id="attachment_8093" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 537px"><img onError="javascript: wp_404_images_fix = window.wp_404_images_fix || function(){}; wp_404_images_fix(this);"  class="size-full wp-image-8093" title="Picture 3" src="http://www.thecontemplation.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture-355.png" alt="" width="527" height="527" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Fast Food and Lesbians Have Been Part of History. Unlike Straight housewives who make sure healthy balanced meals are made three times a day.</p></div>
<h3>4. She Has Become a Wall Flower</h3>
<p>Lesbians do not like to stand out in a crowd; unlike straight woman who invest time and energy into their look, getting attention in a room solidifies her success. A straight woman knows how to work the room, it is instinct; straight women know how to adapt to all topics of conversations and never forget to make sure everyone else has a drink, even at the expense of her empty glass. The mind of a lesbian develops quite selfish behavior and no longer care about those around her. Which is why her social skills will become anti-social.</p>
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<div id="attachment_8094" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 498px"><img onError="javascript: wp_404_images_fix = window.wp_404_images_fix || function(){}; wp_404_images_fix(this);"  class="size-full wp-image-8094" title="Picture 4" src="http://www.thecontemplation.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture-446.png" alt="" width="488" height="351" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Cartoon Demonstrates Future Lesbian Anti-Social Traits</p></div>
<h3><strong>5. Cheap Shoes</strong></h3>
<p>Straight women always dress from the bottom up and take great pains in making sure shoes are perfect. If your wife starts to shop at thrift stores, cheap discount stores or even Wal-mart for her shoes it is only a matter of time before those combat boots become a dominate part of her wardrobe.</p>
<p>Straight women shoes cost between $250 &#8211; $750, if your wife goes below $225 for a pair of shoes please seek counseling immediately.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Side Note: </strong>If she buys flat shoes at any given time it is too late. Lesbians do not want to be tall. Height is to dominate other females. Lesbians view high heels, especially stiletto shoes, to be unattractive and repulsive.</p>
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<div id="attachment_8095" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 528px"><img onError="javascript: wp_404_images_fix = window.wp_404_images_fix || function(){}; wp_404_images_fix(this);"  class="size-full wp-image-8095" title="Picture 5" src="http://www.thecontemplation.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture-539.png" alt="" width="518" height="382" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Here are Young Lesbians Wearing Combat Boots</p></div>
<h3>6. She Takes on Man Chores</h3>
<p>Does you wife insist on mowing the lawn?  Does she love going to Home Depot? Does she have her own hammer?  Sorry to tell you, but your wife is a big hardcore dyke.  Lesbians love projects, especially if there is a power tool involved.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Side Note:</strong> Martha Stewart is an OWL (Old Wise Lesbian) which is not a &#8220;good thing&#8221;.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;"><img onError="javascript: wp_404_images_fix = window.wp_404_images_fix || function(){}; wp_404_images_fix(this);"  class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8096" title="Picture 6" src="http://www.thecontemplation.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture-630.png" alt="" width="195" height="189" /></p>
<h3><strong>7. No Sexual Demands</strong></h3>
<p>Does she seem uninterested in sex?  Straight women want to have sex with the only person who said &#8220;I Do&#8221;. It is a scientifically proven fact that women emotionally and sexually bond with a mate for life.  Straight married women constantly demand sexual satisfaction from their husbands.  If you are repeatly turned away or never approached for sex, at least daily, there is a problem with your wife&#8217;s sexual preference.</p>
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<h3><strong>8. Your Personal Collection Has Been Tampered<br />
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<p>Do you notice your porn collection is a little out of order or the porn tape was not put back into the sleeve properly?  Is your shared computer constantly filled with extra pictures on the hard drive?  One of the reasons she is not doing her house chores or making you dinner is to the addiction of girl-on-girl action.</p>
<p>The good news, this porn addiction is only temporary and you will have your computer back to ultimate speed.  Lesbians don&#8217;t find porn appealing due to the lack of blue jeans and short hair girls. The bad news, she will start hiding her own stash somewhere you can&#8217;t find (hint it is usually behind the tupperware on the 2nd shelf shelf in the fridge).</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Side Note:</strong> If she buys her own computer please use a service like <a href="http://Logmein.com">Logmein.com</a> or hack it via your home network to keep tabs.  Giving her the privacy will only get her deeper into the lesbian life.  Lesbians love technology. If your wife starts a blog, stop her immediately, this is a dangerous road that only leads to other lesbian encounters.</p>
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<div id="attachment_8100" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 439px"><img onError="javascript: wp_404_images_fix = window.wp_404_images_fix || function(){}; wp_404_images_fix(this);"  class="size-full wp-image-8100" title="Picture 8" src="http://www.thecontemplation.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture-820.png" alt="" width="429" height="341" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Your wife is a big fat lesibian if this is her computer mouse.</p></div>
<p><strong>9. Coffee Shops</strong></p>
<p>She no longer has interest in VH1 and wants to hangout in coffee shops to listen to folk music.</p>
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<div id="attachment_8101" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 270px"><img onError="javascript: wp_404_images_fix = window.wp_404_images_fix || function(){}; wp_404_images_fix(this);"  class="size-full wp-image-8101" title="planet_second_life1" src="http://www.thecontemplation.com/wp-content/uploads/planet_second_life1.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="220" /><p class="wp-caption-text">All Lesbians Know &quot;The Planet&quot; Is the Best Place for Coffee and Music</p></div>
<p><strong>10. Too Many Facebook Friends</strong></p>
<p>By now you know the internet is a dangerous place for a straight woman.  The lesbians have special blogs, newspapers, online stores, Facebook pages and their own special code called the LLN (Lesbian Lookout Node).  This LLN code is hidden in every website and keeps track of straight women and surfing habits.  When a pro-lesbian pattern emerges lesbian leaders utilize social networks to bring her into the lesbian sub culture.</p>
<p>If you notice that your wife has a large number of social network friends, to which you have no memory of meeting in person or mentioned by your wife, the LLN is tracking and honing in on her signal. The only option at this time is have all your straight male friends (and their friends) to &#8220;befriend&#8221; your wife on the social network.  To flood your wife&#8217;s Facebook with male friends will surely turn off the lesbians from the scent.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Side Note:</strong> Do not let your wife play Frontierville on Facebook.  This game is especially made by the LLN.  During game play your wife will have to be married. If she picks another woman to be her spouse the LLN will send special rewards to her avatar and game play until she moves on the Oregan Trail.  The LLN also includes special testing code to match her perfect job and someone will befriend her to apply.  The job will be in Massachuetts, Iowa, DC or California, where lesbian population is powerful; it will be a job which she will not be able to refuse.</p>
<p>Does your wife like gaming? Then she is a lesbian. Only lesbians want to pretend to be someone else or live in a different reality; straight girls are content in their status and place within reality.</p>
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<li><em><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/free_toaster_mug-168152817822501455">Toasters and Lesbians, the Kitchen&#8217;s Only Connection</a></em></li>
<li><em><a href="http://www.logotv.com/">The Secret Life of LLN Programmer</a></em></li>
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<li><em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_characters_in_video_games">Lesbian Characters in Gaming</a></em></li>
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<p>I just hope I made a difference for someone&#8217;s marriage.  This is a simple resource for married couple and I hope you see spiritual counseling and take serious steps in making sure your wife stays straight.<strong> </strong></p>
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		<title>Wisconsin Congresswoman Got It Right &#8211; Prop 8 Response</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wisconsin congresswoman Tammy Baldwin responded to the Proposition 8 decision from CA Supreme Court, &#8220;We live in a democracy wherein majority rule is checked and balanced by the guarantee of inalienable minority rights. This case, as it wends its way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, presents jurists with fundamental questions about minority rights and majority rule. I believe Judge Walker got it right, declaring that denial of marriage rights and protections to gay and lesbian citizens violates the Constitution even if it reflects the will of the majority of Californians.&#8221; In Wisconsin same-sex marriage is illegal, same-sex adoption is illegal and The domestic partnership in Wisconsin is liken to eating the bread crumbs and drinking half-filled glasses of warm wine from the marriage feast.  Wisconsin provide some rights, such as the ability to inherit a partner’s estate in the absence of a will, hospital visitation, and the ability to access family medical leave to care for a sick partner. A domestic partnership can be registered at the county level, with couples having to sign a legal declaration of their commitment. This falls short of providing protection for stay-home partners and families. Ashland County Congressman Dave Obey &#8211; I have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3194" href="http://www.thecontemplation.com/index.php/2009/04/28/tech-news-monday-27-2009/news/"><img onError="javascript: wp_404_images_fix = window.wp_404_images_fix || function(){}; wp_404_images_fix(this);"  class="size-full wp-image-3194  alignleft" title="news" src="http://www.thecontemplation.com/wp-content/uploads/news.jpg" alt="" width="149" height="94" /></a>Wisconsin congresswoman <a href="http://tammybaldwin.house.gov/" target="_blank">Tammy Baldwin</a> responded to the Proposition 8 decision from CA Supreme Court,</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>&#8220;We live in a democracy wherein majority  rule is checked and balanced by the guarantee of inalienable minority  rights.  This case, as it wends its way up to the U.S. Supreme Court,  presents jurists with fundamental questions about minority rights and  majority rule.  I believe Judge Walker got it right, declaring that  denial of marriage rights and protections to gay and lesbian citizens  violates the Constitution even if it reflects the will of the majority  of Californians.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>In Wisconsin same-sex marriage is illegal, same-sex adoption is illegal and</p>
<p>The domestic partnership in Wisconsin is liken to eating the bread crumbs and drinking half-filled glasses of warm wine from the marriage feast.  Wisconsin provide some rights, such as the  ability to inherit a partner’s estate in the absence of a will, hospital  visitation, and the ability to access family medical leave to care for a  sick partner. A domestic partnership can be registered at the county  level, with couples having to sign a legal declaration of their  commitment. This falls short of providing protection for stay-home partners and families.</p>
<p>Ashland County Congressman <a href="http://obey.house.gov/">Dave Obey</a> &#8211; I have requested a response to:</p>
<ul>
<li> Massachusetts Supreme Court,  Judge Joseph Tauro found Defense of Marriage  Act (DOMA) unconstitutional (DOMA bars the federal government from  recognizing gay  marriages).</li>
<li>California Supreme Court has  ruled that the state’s ban on  same-sex  marriage violates the  Constitution’s guarantee of equal rights for all   Americans.</li>
</ul>
<p>Stay Tuned.</p>
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		<title>Another GOP Member Outted</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another GOP Conservative, Christian, Anti-Gay Politician Outed! Lt Governor Bauer! It looks like there is talk of empeachment, not at all before spending money illegally, misuse of funds and so much more . . . but being gay that is the big issue.  Wow the GOP doesn&#8217;t know their political priorities. &#8220;How do you know?&#8221; asked Mike Rogers. &#8220;Because I&#8217;vd had sex with him on two separate occasions&#8221; &#8220;Because I&#8217;ve had sex with him on two separate occasions.&#8220; Mike Roger Reports, &#8220;There have been many rumors over the years about the Lt. Governor who was endorsed, incidentally, by Mark Sanford&#8217;s wife (she must have an attraction to men with sexual secrets) but now they are, for the first time, verified on the site that has a 100% track record of this reporting. All of the other reports were based on rumors and innuendo, this one is based on individuals I have personally spoken with and met.&#8221; (Read More . . . )]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.blogactive.com/2009/08/rumors-confirmed.html" target="_blank"><img onError="javascript: wp_404_images_fix = window.wp_404_images_fix || function(){}; wp_404_images_fix(this);"  class="alignleft" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" title="Lt Bauer" src="http://www.pageoneq.com/Andre_Bauer.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="220" /></a>Another GOP Conservative, Christian, Anti-Gay Politician Outed! Lt Governor Bauer!</p>
<p>It looks like there is talk of empeachment, not at all before spending money illegally, misuse of funds and so much more . . . but being gay that is the big issue.  Wow the GOP doesn&#8217;t know their political priorities.</p>
<p>&#8220;How do you know?&#8221; asked Mike Rogers.<br />
&#8220;Because I&#8217;vd had sex with him on two separate occasions&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#8220;Because I&#8217;ve had sex with him on two separate occasions.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#8220;</span></p></blockquote>
<p>Mike Roger Reports, &#8220;<em>There have been many rumors over the years about the Lt. Governor who was endorsed, incidentally, by Mark Sanford&#8217;s wife (she must have an attraction to men with sexual secrets) but now they are, for the first time, verified on the site that has a 100% track record of this reporting. All of the other reports were based on rumors and innuendo, this one is based on individuals I have personally spoken with and met.</em>&#8221;</p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.blogactive.com/2009/08/rumors-confirmed.html" target="_blank">Read More . . . </a>)</p>
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		<title>Domestic Partnership in Wisconsin &#8211; What to expect</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Domestic partnership in Wisconsin is a legal status that provides same sex couples who register as domestic partners with certain limited legal protections. This is the only state with an anti same-sex marriage law that will have a domestic partnership. The proposed domestic partnerships would provide couples 1/8 protections, compared to more than 200 state protections granted to married couples. For this reason, a domestic partnership is not â&#8217;substantially similarâ&#8217; to marriage. What do you get in a domestic partnership package? Inheritance and Survivor Protections &#8211; The surviving domestic partner: inherits from the estate of domestic partner who dies without a will; can be awarded the coupleâ&#8217;s home and vehicles that are titled in the name of the deceased partner, as well as personal and household items of the deceased partner, by a probate court; may have certain protections against creditors; can transfer a deceased partnerâ&#8217;s assets to the surviving partner without probate if the total value is less than $50,000; can receive death benefits if the deceased partner was killed in a workplace accident, with special benefits if the partner was a police officer or firefighters killed in the line of duty; can get victim compensation if the deceased [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Domestic partnership in Wisconsin is a legal status that provides same sex couples who register as domestic partners with certain limited legal protections. This is the only state with an anti same-sex marriage law that will have a domestic partnership.</p>
<p>The proposed domestic partnerships would provide couples <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>1/8</strong></span> protections, compared to more than <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">200</span></strong> state protections granted to married couples. For this reason, a domestic partnership is not â&#8217;substantially similarâ&#8217; to marriage.</p>
<h2>What do you get in a domestic partnership package?</h2>
<p>I<strong>nheritance and Survivor Protections</strong> &#8211; The surviving domestic partner:</p>
<ul>
<li>inherits from the estate of domestic partner who dies without a will;</li>
<li>can be awarded the coupleâ&#8217;s home and vehicles that are titled in the name of the deceased partner, as well as personal and household items of the deceased partner, by a probate court;</li>
<li>may have certain protections against creditors;</li>
<li>can transfer a deceased partnerâ&#8217;s assets to the surviving partner without probate if the total value is less than $50,000;</li>
<li>can receive death benefits if the deceased partner was killed in a workplace accident, with special benefits if the partner was a police officer or firefighters killed in the line of duty;</li>
<li>can get victim compensation if the deceased partner was injured or killed while trying to prevent a crime or assist a law enforcement officer;</li>
<li>can sue for a partnerâ&#8217;s wrongful death.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Family and Medical Leave</strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px; ">â&#8217;¢ Employees who are covered by the state Family Medical Leave Act may take up to 2 weeks off per year to care for a domestic partner with a serious medical condition.</p>
<p><strong>Medical, Hospital, and Visitation Right</strong>s</p>
<ul>
<li>Domestic partners get certain privileges in medical settings to visit, admit an incapacitated partner to a health care facility, share a nursing home room, and access mental health records. These apply to hospitals, hospice facilities, group homes, nursing homes, and residential care facilities.</li>
<li>If a domestic partner dies, the surviving partner can consent to organ donation or autopsy.</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Please note:</strong></span> these privileges are limited and do not take the place of having a health care power of attorney, disposition on death authorization, HIPAA authorization, and similar documents that provide much stronger protections.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Protections</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A domestic partner can to prevent his or her partner or former partner from testifying against the person as to private communications during the partnership.</li>
<li>Transfers of real estate between domestic partners are exempt from the real estate transfer fee, as well as car and boat titles.</li>
</ul>
<p>For a full summary of the domestic partnership protections, see the <a href="http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/2009-11Budget/Budget%20Papers/391.pdf" target="_blank">Legislative Fiscal Bureau paper</a>:</p>
<h2>How to register for a domestic partnership?</h2>
<p>Couples can begin registering for a domestic partnership on Monday, August 3rd.</p>
<p>Domestic partnerships are administered at the county level. In order to obtain a domestic partnership, committed same-sex couples in long term relationships will go to the county clerkâ&#8217;s office in the county where at least one of the partners resides. The parties must complete a legal affidavit, sign it, and pay a fee. Fees vary between the different counties in the state and will be similar or identical to the fees for marriage licenses in that county. The clerk will issue a declaration of domestic partnership after a five-day waiting period. The county may waive this waiting period for a fee of up to $10.</p>
<p>To qualify for a domestic partnership, two individuals must:</p>
<ul>
<li>be at least 18 years old</li>
<li>be members of the same-sex</li>
<li>share a common residence</li>
<li>not be nearer of kin than second cousins</li>
<li>not be married or in another domestic partnership</li>
</ul>
<p>Bring the following documents to the county clerkâ&#8217;s office:</p>
<ul>
<li>Proof of residence and identification.</li>
<li>Certified copies of birth certificates and Social Security numbers.</li>
<li>For people who have been previously married, a certified death certificate or divorce judgment is required.</li>
</ul>
<p>Domestic partnerships can be dissolved through a legal termination process at the county clerkâ&#8217;s office, beginning with the filing of a notice of termination of domestic partnership and paying a fee. The terminating partner has the responsibility to inform the other partner of the termination.</p>
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<p>Good Luck</p>
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