11.04.2009

Yes on 1 Passes in Maine, Marriage Rights for Gay Couples Rescinded


Not entirely shocking news comes out of Maine this morning. Maine voters approved a voter referendum repealing the gay-marriage legislation passed earlier this year by the Maine Legislature. This marked the first time that gay marriage rights had been afforded to same-sex couples via the legislature and not the judiciary branch. The final tally had gay marriage advocates losing by a 6% margin. A recount is expected.

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