According to his advisors, the President had intended to define his position on the issue before September, when Democrats would nominate him for re-election. Though the timing of President Obama’s announcement may have been rushed, making his decision to support the legalization of gay marriage was not. And now, President Barack Obama has publicly endorsed gay marriage, according to The New York Times. Equal rights have long been an issue for the gay community, but it seems that governments are finally listening and taking action. Same-sex couples in many states, including Illinois, have been awarded the legal right to marry or enter into a civil union or domestic partnership. The rights of same-sex couples have been a topic of debate in various states across the nation, though the overall trend has been a positive one. Marriage and divorce are hot topics, but why? The tradition of marriage has been around for centuries, but it was not until within the last decade that it has truly evolved in the United States. Blog home Civil Unions President Obama Publicly Supports Gay Marriage President Obama Publicly Supports Gay Marriage
