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What still doesn't make sense to you about the death of DOMA and Prop. 8?
 Neal Broverman
          
          Jun 26, 2013
          
        
Neal Broverman
Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
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So, Prop. 8 and DOMA are in our rearview mirror, but what's in front of the windshield? We at Advocate.com hope to put together a "Frequently Asked Questions" section, where we succinctly get to the bottom of all your queries on taxes, inheritance, and moving from state to state. But we need your questions first. Include them in the comments and we'll get some experts on them ASAP.

        
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What still doesn't make sense to you about the death of DOMA and Prop. 8?

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