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Issue 1. Marriage

Soft Money or a Non-Stick Loaf Pan?

A look at Newt Gingrich's wedding registry proves life outside Congress can be a "bowl of cherries."

Can This Marriage Be Saved?

America's obsession with presidential couples reflects society's own anxiety about marriage

Changing Minds

The dramatic story of how civil unions for gay and lesbian couples became the law of the land in Vermont

The Wedding Strategy

Juggling centerpieces and family wishes, a bride-to-be learns that wedding planning is a full-time job

From Russia, With Love

The mail-order bride business is booming, but critics question what it delivers

Marriage and the Presidency

From Martha Washington to Hillary Clinton, a look at the lives, roles and marriages of the first ladies. Includes links to presidential bios.

Counterproposal

Faced with a marriage proposal, one woman decides to take matters into her own hands (and heart)