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Supporters of a constitutional amendment on marriage in North Carolina rallied last week in Raleigh, N.C. (Globe Photo / Travis Long)

One year later, nation divided on gay marriage

First of two parts
Half of Americans polled say they don't want their states to recognize Massachusetts gay marriages, reflecting a continuing uneasiness or outright opposition to same-sex marriage. (Boston Globe, 5/15/05)

Nationwide opinions

The politics of gay marriage

POLITICAL SPILLOVER: Mass. landmark ruling pushed issue onto ballots

Passage of marriage amendment in doubt

Last of two parts
One year after same-sex marriage became legal in Massachusetts, the fate of a proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage and create civil unions is in serious doubt. (Boston Globe, 5/16/05)

ADRIAN WALKER: Calm after the storm

GAY MARRIAGE PROFILES

Exiting a closet, entering a newfound life

Expansive coverage fuels his indifference

A ceremonial event evolves into wedding

For new father, issue begins to resonate

Erika Scibelli (L) celebrated with her mother, Heather, as the anniversary neared of Heather’s marriage to Nancy Whitley. (Globe Staff Photo / Dina Rudick)

Shaky ground |

Toward an amendment