The Washington state Senate just made history by passing a law allowing same-sex couples to marry by a vote of 28-21 in the Senate after a long session in which opponents tried to undermine the vote with several bills, many which failed, including one to allow business to discriminate against same-sex couples and another to put it up for a vote in November.
The bill now goes to the House where it is guaranteed to pass.
This is an excellent victory. But the game isn't over yet even after the governor signs it. No doubt opponents will start a petition drive to repeal this law.
And we still have the situations in New Hampshire and Maryland to deal with.
In New Hampshire, the legislature there may vote to repeal its marriage equality law. The governor there said he would veto this bill and there may or may not be enough votes to override the veto there.
In Maryland, there is another attempt to pass a law for marriage equality and just like last year when the attempt failed, the vote will be close.
Still for now, let's rejoice in this. Slowly but surely the arc of justice does bend our way.
For more in-depth details from the Associated Press, go here.
The bill now goes to the House where it is guaranteed to pass.
This is an excellent victory. But the game isn't over yet even after the governor signs it. No doubt opponents will start a petition drive to repeal this law.
And we still have the situations in New Hampshire and Maryland to deal with.
In New Hampshire, the legislature there may vote to repeal its marriage equality law. The governor there said he would veto this bill and there may or may not be enough votes to override the veto there.
In Maryland, there is another attempt to pass a law for marriage equality and just like last year when the attempt failed, the vote will be close.
Still for now, let's rejoice in this. Slowly but surely the arc of justice does bend our way.
For more in-depth details from the Associated Press, go here.
This is looking good! As someone who lives in Washington state, I can say it's been a rocky road, for many years. The state has taken an incremental approach, but even with 2 steps forward/one step back, the overall direction is toward progress. Thanks again for keeping up with the amazing events everywhere, good and bad. You are doing a great job!
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