To a More Perfect Union: U.S. v Windsor

In interviews, Kaplan describes Windsor and Spyer’s marriage as the perfect encapsulation of the fight for equality by same-sex couples in the 20th century.  Echoing that sentiment, To a More Perfect Union frames the decision to affirm same-sex marriage as part of a larger cultural evolution.  Zaccaro draws on different eras in American political history – the AIDS epidemic, the passing of DOMA, the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) – the suggest that Windsor was, in addition to her intelligence and charisma, the right plaintiff at the right time for the country.