Testimony of 12-Year-Old with Two Moms Moves Some Vermont Legislators to Support Gay Marriage Bill

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman, Evann Orleck-Jetter | Apr. 8, 2009 (News Report)

Evann Orleck-Jetter testified at the public hearings on gay marriage last month before Vermont’s Joint Senate and House Judiciary Committees. Many legislators later told Evann and her parents that her testimony had moved them to support the bill. Full Story »

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 by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 8, 2009

A 12 year old speaking on social issues in a way that helps move a state legislature is notable. The interview between her and Amy is more interesting as Evann speaks without a script.

Cool kid. Kudos to her parents.

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