Drives to ban gay adoption heat up in 16 states (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Efforts to ban gays and lesbians from adopting children are emerging in at least 16 states in a second front in the culture wars that began in the 2004 elections over same-sex marriage. Republicans battered by ethics and Iraq debates may use the issue to deflect attention and draw voters in close races, analysts say.