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Domestic partner benefits long overdue for UW-Madison faculty

UW-Madison has always claimed to be a forward-thinking, progressive school often responsible for shaping new beliefs on the national level. However, within the dialogue of same-sex marriage, UW-Madison has looked almost unrecognizable in its inaction regarding domestic partner benefits. University officials mandate forward thinking in UW-Madisonâ??s strategic plan, claiming, â??as progress is made, conditions evolve and the environment around us changesâ??we need to refresh and update our strategic priorities.â? Still, campus employees are denied domestic partner benefits, despite other universities and groups taking initiative in this area of great concern.