Rhode Island ACLU Calls Civil Unions Law a Fiasco

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Rhode Island ACLU Calls Civil Unions Law a “Fiasco”
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          Sep 27, 2011
          
        
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In a report released Monday, the Rhode Island chapter of the ACLU said the fact the only 14 couples have entered into civil unions since July shows that the new law is a disappointment and the state needs marriage equality.

        
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