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Gay Couples Set to Marry in Connecticut

Even as LGBT activists across the country continue to protest the loss of same-sex couples' right to marry in California, gay couples in Connecticut are preparing to hit the altar. Superior court judge Jonathan Silbert is scheduled to enter a final judgment on the state's gay marriage case Wednesday morning, the Associated Press reports. Same-sex couples will then be immediately eligible to pick up their marriage licenses, and some reportedly plan to take their vows straightaway.



Even as LGBT activists across the country continue to protest the loss of same-sex couples' right to marry in California, gay couples in Connecticut are preparing to hit the altar.

Superior court Judge jonathan Silbert entered a final judgment Wednesday morning on the state's gay marriage case, which was decided by the Connecticut court in a 4-3 ruling on October 10 that legalized same-sex marriage, reports the Associated Press. Following the judgment, gay couples were immediately eligible to pick up their marriage licenses.

Some reportedly plan to take their vows straightaway.

According to the AP, Connecticut's health department has retooled their marriage applications with two boxes marked "bride/groom/spouse" in place of two separate sections that had previously been marked "bride" and "groom."

Connecticut and Massachusetts are currently the only two states in the nation where same-sex couples can legally marry. (The Advocate)

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Reader Comments
  • Name: Joe
    Date posted: 11/13/2008 1:58:00 PM
    Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

    Comment:

    Lionel's commentary summed up the right wing's mentality...they will do try to limit marriage "no matter what it takes." So they'll lie and try to misinform people, just like they did in California. The truth always prevails however and when it does, all Americans will have the same rights, regardless of their sexual orientation.

  • Name: lionel
    Date posted: 11/12/2008 11:01:00 PM
    Hometown: los angeles

    Comment:

    The juggernaut of Mormons and Catholics that in AZ came back from defeat 2 years ago, and repealed gay marriage in CA on 11/4 is taking their show on the road. Don't worry, CT, when your legislative session opens in Jan we will be there to restore traditional marriage no matter what it takes. We are emboldened by our tremendous victories in CA, FL, AZ and our fundraising machine is up to the challenge.

  • Name: Roger Burr
    Date posted: 11/12/2008 5:31:00 PM
    Hometown: Marble Hill, MO

    Comment:

    Way to go, Connecticut!!!!!! I'm ecstatic the good people of Connecticut will now embrace full equality for LGBT people. With same-sex marriage already an established fact in neighboring Massachusetts; I'm hoping my native state of New York and neighboring New Jersey will soon follow suit. The ball is rolling, brothers and sisters. We need only to keep up the pressure and hold our elected officials' feet to the fire and we, too, will 'see the promised land'.



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