The U.S. has not seen any negative effects on marriage, divorce or living arrangements among all couples since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned, same-sex marriage licenses 20 years ago, a new analysis says.

The analysis found that after states legalized marriage for same-sex couples, marriage numbers jumped in those states at rates greater than what could be accounted for by the new marriages of same-sex couples alone.

Researchers found no consistent evidence of an increase in divorce as a consequence of legalizing marriage for same-sex couples.

The analysis suggests that issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples had, if anything, led to a small positive impact on marriage attitudes among high school seniors.

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    6 months ago

    But there have been more hurricanes per season, and we’re getting hotter summers and colder winters. If that’s not the gays, what is it? Greenhouse gases?

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      6 months ago

      And the frogs are WAY gayer in Massachusetts now, why is no one talking about it?!

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      6 months ago

      Yes the gays control the weather. And until Taco Tuesday becomes a Federal Holiday, the hurricanes WILL continue!!

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        6 months ago

        Taco Tuesday: not just the weekly romantic night for lesbians anymore!

        I support any legislation that supports lesbians and/or tacos. All REAL patriots do!

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          The honorable @tenchiken is recognized for House Bill, “AMERICA DEMOCRACY AND TACO DAY”, which will enshrine Taco Tuesday and Election Day as a combined federal holiday to encourage universal participation in democracy by voting, carnitas, guacamole and salsa.

          this shit would pass with a landslide

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      6 months ago

      But there have been more hurricanes per season, and we’re getting hotter summers and colder winters.

      There have also been recessions and pandemics. I only bring them up because they’re specifically mentioned in the Gay Agenda, article 69, section 666, paragraph 13.

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        6 months ago

        I keep telling people they need to learn the true threat about the gay agenda, it’s rule 34. Don’t search about it unless you’re a true conservative.