Hackett Publishing

ON TRIAL SERIES

This series examines the court rulings and legal opinions that have shaped the development of some of America’s most controversial political and social issues.  Each volume provides a substantial introduction to the history of the issue in question and includes an extensive collection of related documents; a glossary of key people, events, and concepts; a chronology; a table of cases cited; an annotated bibliography; and a comprehensive index.

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This introductory volume examines the relationship between same-sex legal issues, public opinion, and legislation since the late 1800s and explores the ways in which the American legal system has advanced—and hindered—the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.

An extensive collection of important documents is provided, along with a glossary of key people, events, and concepts; a chronology; a table of cases cited; an annotated bibliography; and a comprehensive index.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Series Foreword. Preface.

PART ONE:

1. Introduction
2. Historical Background
3. Cases
4. Legacy and Impact

PART TWO:

Documents:
- Bowers v. Hardwick
- Picado et al. v. Jegley
- Romer v. Evans
- Boy Scouts of America v. Dale
- Baker v. Vermont
- Defense of Marriage Act
- Vermont Civil Union Law

Key People, Laws, and Concepts

Chronology

Table of Cases

Annotated Bibliography

Index. About the Author.

Lee Walzer is an attorney, writer, and activist based in Washington, D.C.