In Historic Vote, Vermont Legislature Legalizes Gay Marriage

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman, Beth Robinson, Bill Lippert | Apr. 8, 2009 (News Report)

(Audio - streaming) Vermont lawmakers had voted for a same-sex marriage bill last week, but it was short of a veto-overriding majority, and Governor Jim Douglas vetoed the bill Monday. But on Tuesday, enough House members switched sides to override the veto and voted 100-to-49 to make gay marriage legal. House Speaker Shap Smith announced the final tally to resounding applause. Full Story »

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Topics: Civil Liberties, Law, Marriage
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Apr 8, 2009 - 3:37 PM PDT
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The reporting goes behind the scenes to look at the landmark Vermont law.

Rights and equality are vital to an active society and democracy.

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    New York Times by Abby Goodnough | Apr. 8, 2009 (News Report)
    Gay-rights groups say that momentum from back-to-back victories on same-sex marriage in Vermont and Iowa could spill into other states, particularly since at least nine other ...
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