This week at Brown University, students rallied in support of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Rhode Island, carrying posters with words like 'equal rights' and 'love.' I always think it's interesting when students are acting out in support of a social movement, because many believe that our generation is the one that must act to make sufficient change, and subsequently that our generation also has the skills and beliefs in order to make that happen.
(http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/providence/providence-brown-gay-marriage-rally)
Also this week, 62% of voters in Delaware approve of civil unions, which don't give marriage to gay couples but provide many of the same benefits and responsibilities of marriage, while 31% oppose. Actual legalization of civil unions in the state has yet to happen, but lawmakers are pushing for it. However, there is already a strong opposition to the legislation, especially from the Delaware Family Policy Council. But Ellen Goodman, President of Equality Delaware, was optimistic that the legislation will be passed.
(http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=7834&MediaType=1&Category=26)
"While supporters of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) are quick to point out that it won bipartisan support in Congress and was signed into law by a Democratic president, they neglect to mention that many of those lawmakers have since had a change of heart." And Bill Clinton is no exception. Clinton recently said that the previous position he held on gay marriage was wrong.
(http://www.queerty.com/doma-signer-bill-clinton-gives-yeah-on-gay-marriage-20090714/)
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