Pardon my fit of heteronormative pique here:

[pyrric]

Were unsound and I an unmarried couple of the same sex, the University of California would be happy to consider us domestic partners and would provide him with all manner of benefits through me, including comprehensive health care coverage, starting with the very first day of my employment.

Since we are an unmarried couple who happen to be of different sexes, the University of California will provide him with exactly nothing.

I think that sucks a whole lot.