Census determined to ignore the ‘lifestyle’ of gay families
”This is all about the numbers. This not about lifestyle or anything else.”
U.S. Census spokeswoman Cynthia Endo speaking with Contra Costa Times which states that same children of same-sex couples will be listed as belonging to a single parent, and that even legally married gay couples and couples in civil unions will be counted as ”unmarried partners.” (Contra Costa Times)
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