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Then Comes Marriage: United States V. Windsor and the Defeat of DOMA
Then Comes Marriage: United States V. Windsor and the Defeat of DOMA | Roberta Kaplan
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Renowned litigator Roberta Kaplan knew from the beginning that it was the perfect case to bring down the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer had been together as a couple, in sickness and in health, for more than forty years enduring society s homophobia as well as Spyer s near total paralysis from multiple sclerosis. Although the couple was finally able to marry, when Spyer died the federal government refused to recognize their marriage, forcing Windsor to pay a huge estate tax bill.In this gripping, definitive account of one of our nation s most significant civil rights victories named a Ms. Magazine Top 10 Feminist Book of 2015 and a National Law Journal Top 10 Supreme Court Aficionado Book of 2015 Kaplan describes meeting Windsor and their journey together to defeat DOMA. She shares the behind-the-scenes highs and lows, the excitement and the worries, and provides intriguing insights into her historic argument before the Supreme Court. A critical and previously untold part of the narrative is Kaplan s own personal story, including her struggle for self-acceptance in order to create a loving family of her own.Then Comes Marriage tells this quintessentially American story with honesty, humor, and heart. It is the momentous yet intimate account of a thrilling victory for equality under the law for all Americans, gay or straight."
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Heartbroken. Edie Windsor passed away. She sued the US for passing DOMA, allowing states to refuse recognition of same-sex marriages. I deeply admire her perseverance & courage to fight for her & others' rights. I had the honor of meeting her a few years ago when this book came out. She was such a kind soul with an infectious smile. No matter how old you are, never give up fighting for what's right. You can make a difference. 🌹💔🌈

MicheleinPhilly NOOOOO! 😭 7y
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It's #Recommendsday! "Even if you know the story of Edie Windsor & Thea Spyer, this is an extraordinarily gripping, moving, & entertaining book. Kaplan‘s writing is clear, concise & accessible & deftly weaves her personal story with the larger marriage equality movement. Even knowing the outcome, this read like a suspenseful page-turner. One of the best pieces of narrative non-fiction I have ever read." - @MicheleinPhilly #nonfictionnovember

read_diverse_books I keep forgetting #Recommendsday! Thanks for the reminder. This book sounds great. 8y
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