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Who do you contact about legalizing same-sex marriage in your state?
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Your two choices are: (1) lobbying your state legislature to change the marriage laws: and, (2) filing a lawsuit challenging your state's marriage laws.
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What was Illinois State Representative Chapin Rose's position on the bill that legalized same-sex marriage in Illinois?
Chapin Rose voted against legalizing same sex marriage in Illinois.
What is the position of Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte on the pending bills to legalize same-sex marriage in Texas?
She has stated that she is opposed to legalizing same-sex marriage in Texas.
What is the position of Hawaii State Representative Bob McDermott on the pending bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Hawaii?
He is strongly opposed to same-sex marriage and has sued to stop the legislature from legalizing it.
Why is legalizing same-sex marriage important to Idaho?
It is important for every state to safeguard the civil rights of its residents and to avoid discriminating against minorities.
What percent of residents of Washington support the legalization of same-sex marriage in that state?
According to an October 2011 University of Washington poll, 55% would vote in favor of a referendum legalizing same-sex marriage. 38% of respondents in that state would vote against same-sex marriage.
What percent of residents of Washington oppose the legalization of same-sex marriage in that state?
According to an October 2011 University of Washington poll, 38% of respondents in that state would vote against a referendum legalizing same-sex marriage. 55% would vote in favor of same-sex marriage.
Has a bill legalizing same-sex civil unions ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in Washington state?
No, and one is not likely to be introduced since same-sex marriage is now legal in Washington state.
What is Illinois State Representative David Reis's position on the pending bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois?
Mr. Reis opposes same-sex marriage. He believes that legalizing it would violate the rights of religions that do not believe in it.
Why was the legalization of same-sex marriage reversed in California and Maine?
In the case of California, the court decision legalizing same-sex marriage was overturned by a public referendum (called Proposition 8). The results of that referendum were themselves later overturned by the courts, although there is currently a delay in issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples pending the outcome of a federal appeal. In the case of Maine, the state law legalizing same-sex marriage was overturned by public referendum before it went into effect. It was later restored on November 6, 2012.
Has a bill legalizing same-sex civil unions ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in Maine?
No and one is not likely to be introduced since same-sex marriage is now legal in Maine.
Has a bill legalizing same-sex civil unions ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in California?
No and one is not likely to be introduced since same-sex marriage is now legal in California.
Who has spoken on the issue of same-sex marriage?
Many have done so, including countless politicians, religious leaders and celebrities from the entertainment industry. Included among these is poet Maya Angelou who made personal telephone calls to New York State Senators asking them to vote in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage in that state.
