Podcast 1.6: Election 2006 - Amendments, Bans and Looking Ahead

Eight states voted to ban same-sex marriage - but what does that mean? Not all legislation is created equally. Some of these states have left open the possibility of civil unions to be recognized in the future.

In other states, these amendments go further, defining what marriage is -- and isn't. Do they overrule partnership agreements or other private planning? Will these bans affect domestic partner benefits?

North Carolina attorney Jeffrey Marsocci weighs the differences in this new legislation and its implications nationwide. Later, he outlines how domestic partners can find legal protection with life and estate planning.