NGLTF Update


In the News: Marriage amendment defeated in Senate Task Force hails latest victory in Washington state Alabama voters approve state constitutional amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage
Marriage amendment defeated in Senate Statement from Executive Director Matt Foreman: "Today is a tremendous victory for the core American values of equality, fairness and nondiscrimination. Once again, a bipartisan bloc soundly rejected this immoral constitutional amendment seeking to dehumanize and hurt lesbian and gay Americans and their families." [ Read entire statement ]
Task Force hails latest victory in Washington state Opponents of a Washington state law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity failed to gather enough voter signatures to force a public vote on the law, which took effect today. [ Read press release ] [ Initiative on gay rights law won't be on ballot (Associated Press) ] *[ Eyman fails to deliver (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) ]*
Alabama voters approve state constitutional amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage Alabama voters approved a state constitutional amendment yesterday to prohibit same-sex marriage and other forms of family protections for unmarried couples. [ Read press release ] [ Equality Alabama Web site ]

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