Alaskan state officials purposely denied same-sex married couples legal benefits for years, even after same-sex marriage became legal nationwide.A new report by the Associated Press reveals that the aforementioned leaked documents reveal a pattern of discrimination against same-sex couples in regards to a state payout oil wealth checks.
In Alaska, residents get the check each year to address personal costs ranging from utility fees to new merchandise. The money itself comes from a fund paid out by petroleum companies in exchange for drilling rights.
Married couples with spouses on military duty or business out of state are also entitled to receive a check.The Northwest Arkansas Democrat further reports that over 800 pages of emails show.