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Steps Backward (updated)

Started by Shana A, May 01, 2009, 10:32:21 PM

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May 01, 2009, 10:32:21 PM
Steps Backward (updated)
by rserven
Fri May 01, 2009 at 04:27:27 PM PDT

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/5/1/726957/-Steps-Backward-(updated)

I've experienced the very definition of mixed feelings about the news out of New Hampshire the past week.  I think it was fabulous that the state senate voted 13-11 in favor of marriage equality.  After reconciliation between the two houses, New Hampshire-style, it will be up to their governor to either veto it or not.

So that was a huge positive.  Most people missed the negative.  Totally missed it.

The same day it passed the marriage equality bill, this august body rejected equal protection under the law for transgender people by a vote of 24-0.

Yes, you see that correctly:  24-0.  Not even the bills sponsor's voted for it.
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