Sobbing and Smiling

[lolmac]

Because when you go here:  US Map of Marriage Equality by State

it shows the whole country.

ETA:  if you haven't already, type "gay marriage" into Google and hit enter.

Comments

[justice_turtle]

*kicking and flapping and glee* :D

*all of the tackleglompsnuggles* ♥

[lolmac]

*tackleglompsnuggles* back!!!!!!!!!

[evelyn_b]

I've been watching this map for like half an hour, ever since someone else linked it to me.

http://think-progress.tumblr.com/post/122504127927/marriage-equality-timeline-equality

It's a good day.

[lolmac]

Yupyup!!!

There are other, more complex maps, that show the entire ebb and flow -- state bans, state amendments, bans revoked, civil unions, etc. There's a really long-term one that runs from secrecy to backlash to positive gains. But it was the really simple map that simply showed the whole damned country that started the tears off. Damn, I don't often feel pride in country, even for a fleeting moment -- I think this is only the third time in my life.

[campylobacter]

MY TWITTER TIMELINE HAS BEEN ONE HUGE #LOVEWINS #MARRIAGEEQUALITY PARTY FOR 2 HOURS

[lolmac]

Mine too!!!

(And somebody keeps Faving my tweets. Funny thing, that.) *G*

[traycer_]

I never was so happy when I saw the headlines on my FB home page. :D I was liking just about every item that talked about this before I realized that I should probably stop. lol It's the BEST NEWS EVER!!!

[lolmac]

*g* I see no reason to stop! I've been faving fabulous tweets from total strangers for the last two hours!

[dbskyler]

The only thing that would make that map better is a giant rainbow!

[lolmac]

Oh, but it is a giant rainbow! Squint at it through eyes full of happy tears, and you'll see it!