Governor Christine Gregoire announced her support for marriage equality in Washington State today. John Lewis, Marriage Equality USA Legal Director stated, "We are optimistic the Evergreen State will now be joining the Empire State in establishing the freedom to marry for all. New Year's Day rang in civil unions in Hawaii & Delaware. Today's announcement continues to build momentum for all loving, committed couples to be treated equally under the law." This happening just as anti-gay homophobe Michele Bachmann said she's ending her bid for the GOP presidential nomination after her last-place finish in the Iowa Caucus. This is a very good day for our LGBT community. Updates to Come…:)
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2012 is already building on the tremendous progress towards equality in 2011. Today's historic announcement from Washington State Governor Gregoire shows the momentum from marriage equality in New York and victories around the country is spreading rapidly from coast to coast. With every passing year, we see support for equal marriage rights growing rapidly. A recent poll showed 55% of Washingtonians would vote against a ballot initiative that attempted to repeal a marriage equality bill.
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