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6 Down, 44 to Go: New Hampshire Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
New Hampshire is the sixth state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage.
Traditionally conservative New Hampshire today became the sixth state in the nation to legalize gay marriage, after a bill was enacted by both the state House and Senate and then signed by Governor John Lynch.
"Today we're standing up for the liberties of same-sex couples by making clear they will receive the same rights, responsibilities and respect under New Hampshire law," Lynch said before signing the bill at about 5:20 p.m.
Lynch said it was a New Hampshire tradition "to come down on the side of individual liberties and protections and that tradition continues today."
h/t to Shaker Bald Soprano with a link to the compromises.
h/t to Shaker Ginmar. The Nevada Assembly voted to override Gov. Jim Gibbons' veto of domestic partnerships.
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