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Survey: Heterosexual Couples Obtain Civil Unions For ‘Solidarity With Gay Community’

Needing benefits cited as second most common reason

Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Heterosexual couples who have obtained civil unions in Cook County cite fairness or "solidarity with the gay community" as the number one reason to choose a civil union over marriage, according to a new survey conducted by Clerk David Orr’s office.

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Twelve of 46 respondents, or 26 percent, cited political or ideological reasons such as equality and inclusiveness when asked why they opted for…

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