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Before Marriage Was an Option, These Gay Couples Adopted Each Other
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Before Marriage Was an Option, These Gay Couples Adopted Each Other

When marriage equality seemed a distant dream, some found a creative way to realize the legal benefits of family.

C. Brian Smith
Aug 17, 2016
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