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Jim Obergefell, a widower in Cincinnati, had been in a relationship with John Arthur for 20 years when Mr. Arthur died of A.L.S. in 2013.
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Jim Obergefell, a widower in Cincinnati, had been in a 20-year relationship with John Arthur when Arthur died of A.L.S. in 2013.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2013",
    "person": "John Arthur",
    "location": "Cincinnati"
}
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Legal Case Biography Same-Sex Marriage Cincinnati
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September 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM (1 week ago)

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I Once Celebrated Marriage. Things Have Changed.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/opinion/sittenfeld-marriage-nyt-175.html

Curtis Sittenfeld revisits her 2015 essay on marriage in light of her recent divorce, offering a changed perspective on the institution. She shares personal anecdotes about her marriage and divorce, reflecting on societal views and personal growth.

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