Now it seems as though New York might be the next state to legalize same sex marriage. According to the Associated Press, a Republican Senator who was undecided on this subject stated that he would vote for gay marriage in the debate on Friday night. His vote will be the deciding one since the votes are tied with 31 in favor of same sex marriage. If everyone votes the same way again, New York will become the sixth state to put an end to the long debate and legalize homosexual marriage.
Maryland– With the introduction of a marriage equality bill in Maryland, LGBT activists are increasingly optimistic about the prospect of nuptials for same-sex couples to in the Free State. And one of the state’s leading black organizations continues to rally support for the issue.
A dramatic new chapter in the legal fight over Proposition 8 opens today, with debate over the purpose of marriage, the power of social convention and the rights of gay individuals televised live from federal court for the first time.
