Some good news
With all the bad news, hopefully this doesn't get buried...
Calif. Senate Passes Gay Marriage BillThe California Senate on Thursday became the first elected state body in the country to pass legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry. Called the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, the bill would require local clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples but allow people opposed to gay marriage to refuse to conduct weddings. The measure passed 21 to 15 - a majority larger than marriage advocates had expected.
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The legislation now moves to the Assembly where it is in for a rough ride. A similar measure was defeated by four votes earlier this year when a quarter of the Democrats voted with Republicans to reject it.
Sounds like there may be hope...
Calif. Senate Passes Gay Marriage BillThe California Senate on Thursday became the first elected state body in the country to pass legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry. Called the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, the bill would require local clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples but allow people opposed to gay marriage to refuse to conduct weddings. The measure passed 21 to 15 - a majority larger than marriage advocates had expected.
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The legislation now moves to the Assembly where it is in for a rough ride. A similar measure was defeated by four votes earlier this year when a quarter of the Democrats voted with Republicans to reject it.
Sounds like there may be hope...