The difference between a child's aspiration and that family's situation, is the exact measurement of that family's frustrations.
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Civil marriage, like all civil rights provided by the government, must be provided equally to all Americans.
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What this quote means
Civil marriage should be a right equally accessible to everyone in America.
Benjamin Todd Jealous asserts that civil marriage, as a fundamental civil right, should not be denied to anyone based on their identity or background. It emphasizes the importance of equality and inclusivity in the realm of marriage rights, indicating that the government must ensure that all citizens are treated fairly and justly regarding personal relationships.
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Civil MarriageEqualityRightsAmericansRelationshipJustice
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for marriage equality, this quote highlights the necessity for inclusivity in marriage rights.
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With all the other -isms that we deal with, that sort of nameless -ism that we have in too many of our hearts against the poor in this country is what wounds us most broadly.
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