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Same-sex marriage

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A quick definition of Same-sex marriage:

Same-sex marriage is when two people of the same gender identity get married. For example, two men or two women can get married to each other. It used to be illegal in many places, but now it is legal in many countries, including the United States. This means that same-sex couples have the same rights as opposite-sex couples when it comes to getting married and having their marriage recognized by the government.

A more thorough explanation:

Same-sex marriage is when two people of the same sex or gender identity get married. For example, two men or two women can get married to each other.

In 2003, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage. After that, many other states also started to consider legalizing same-sex marriage. Over the next decade, several other states legalized same-sex marriage. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. This decision included the remaining 14 states that had not previously allowed same-sex couples to marry. The court made this decision based on the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

For example, if two women love each other and want to get married, they can have a same-sex marriage. This means they can have a wedding ceremony and be legally recognized as married by the government. Same-sex marriage is a way for people of the same sex to show their love and commitment to each other, just like opposite-sex couples do when they get married.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
19:25
Hi llama!!
21:15
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: How are you!
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:02
tbh kinda losing my mind, I'm visiting my parents in my childhood home and whenever I do this I remember why I never do this aahhaha
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:02
My dog likes it here tho
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:02
How are youuuuu?
22:26
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: Deep/tough. Feels. Im well working on a project so im happy :)
22:28
should i hit the dmt pen in the sauna and meet god
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:31
Ooh what kind of project? Work, passion, neither, both?
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:31
@NemoPropheta: do it do it
22:37
alright day before my lsat ill hit a blinker in the sauna and become one with the test
22:47
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: law school data so just passion.
22:47
@NemoPropheta: noo they drug test before the LSAT! U will get flagged!
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:19
I'm intrigued llama
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:21
Holdddddup all that number crunching on your lsd profile is your work? Damn
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:21
I don't visit y'all's profiles enough, clearly
NarrowFaithfulCougar
0:22
@NemoPropheta: Ahh yeah, the Sauna. That's some good Nordic shit. Beats the hot tub hands down. Plus everyone is naked.
1:23
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: got that weaponized autism in gear, we out here.
@llama: your cycle confuses me, your stats are good and you applied early but all of those Rs? Is there anything weird about your app?
do you have C&F issues or something?
also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?
12:55
@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10
12:57
@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr
12:58
are you R&Ring?
13:00
No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.
oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook
got it
Bettercaulsaul
13:33
Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
But it says you withdrew?? :(
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:41
@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms
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