04/20/2005
Connecticut Legalizes Civil Unions
Connecticut today became the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex civil unions without action by courts. The law will take effect on October 1 and will give same-sex couples the same rights afforded married couples in that state including hospital visitation and inheritance rights.
Governor Jodi Rell: "I have said all along that I believe in no discrimination of any kind. And I think that this bill accomplishes that, while at the same time preserving the traditional language that marriage is between a man and a woman."
Connecticut Legalizes Civil Unions for Gay Couples [reuters]
Video [fox 61 wtic-tv]
Posted 10:09 PM EST by Andy Towle in Gay Marriage | Permalink
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Good stuff. Let's go for full blown marriage there now.
Posted by: Downtown Lad | Apr 21, 2005 12:04:57 AM
Go Connecticut!
Posted by: Jamison | Apr 21, 2005 1:40:33 AM
It's great stuff! Connecticut is taking a great step forward towards equality, without even being told to by court order -- the rest of the country should take notice.
Posted by: Dave | Apr 21, 2005 6:50:11 AM
Hmm....I love that in the same sentence she says she believes in no discrimination yet wants to preserve the traditional language that marriage is between a man and a woman.
Separate but equal. Gotta love it. Glad I live in Massachusetts.
Posted by: Jim | Apr 21, 2005 10:10:11 AM
I live in Texas...Separate AND Unequal!
Posted by: Wayne | Apr 22, 2005 1:37:04 PM