Not wanting to be has agreed to sign a marriage equality bill with a few minor changes. The edits will provide religious protection clauses, similar to those of Vermont or Connecticut. Looks like we're extremely close to having six states where gay marriage is legal. […]
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New York Assembly Approves Gay Marriage Bill
Yesterday, the New York State Assembly voted in favor of a gay marriage bill with a 89-52 vote. The measure will now move to the Senate. If passed, New York will join Iowa, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine and Vermont as the sixth state with marriage equality. […]
Marriage in Maine!
After being given the approval of the Maine House and Senate, a gay marriage bill has been signed by Governor John Baldacci. Baldacci issued the following written statement: "In the past, I opposed gay marriage while supporting the idea of civil unions. I have come […]
Maine Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill
The Maine Senate has approved of marriage equality legislation with a 20-15 vote. The measure will move to the state's House next week. Even better news–Maine Governor John Baldacci has suggested that he supports the bill as well! He declared, "I was opposed to this […]