Seven queer couples are suing for the right to marry. I’m not sure why this tactic is being employed; both legislative committees and the state legislature have worked with marriage equality activists to bring about rewritten laws and the outcome’s been sensitive, thoughtful change. Gay couples have rights to shared hospitalization decision, second parent adoption, and several other probate matters. Yes, it’s incomplete and slow moving, but we’ve seen better progress than most other states. I suspect word has come down from somewhere that’s making this move neccessary, but the reasons aren’t clear to me. Of course, the opposition is already making waves, asking for a role in the case that, I hope, will have an undermining affect that’ll bite them in the ass. I’ve got to believe that the Attorney General won’t be too pleased to see his role in the case usurped.
There’s good news, though. I’m pleased to say that our new governor has taken a stand I particularly welcome and appreciate. So much so that she’ll be getting a letter of thanks from me.
Interesting, but our paper’s also been picking up article after article about the marginalization of gay and lesbian Republicans in their party with some of it spilling over from its sister paper’s covering the Shrock incident. Use to assess whether the GOP is truly inclusive, won’t you? (Bugmenot for the Courant: cruzng,rottenegg)
I have mixed feelings about the outings going on. At face value, it is a violation of privacy that I have a hard time stomaching, but Shrock’s hypocrisy is more than I can stand. Cruising for action while you’re actively sponsoring the FMA is just asking for it. BTW, you might want to read the comments section on blogACTIVE. Plenty of good ol’ American “die, fag!” mealy-mouthing going on there.
OK, that’s the hard news blogging for this week. Next up: lighter fare. Promise.
