RI Governor Orders Recognition For Same-Sex Marriages Performed Outside The State

[Capt. Obvious]

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (I) has signed an executive order declaring that his state will provide legal recognition to same-sex couples married elsewhere.

Civil unions are permitted in Rhode Island, but gay marriage is not. The governor’s order ensures that same-sex couples married outside the state will be afforded the same rights and recognition as heterosexual marriages.

Chafee, who served Rhode Island in the United States Senate as a Republican until he was defeated in 2006, said that he will continue to make an appeal for full marriage equality in the state.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/ri-governor-orders-recognition-for-same-sex-marriages

[xchrom]

1. nice. nt

[Capt. Obvious]

2. Indeed

I posted this as well as the Domestic benefits story in GD. Both sank like a stone. One is way down page 2, the other is about to join it. Maybe some pity rec's.

They're both pretty big fucking deals but I guess playing with MM is more important.

[Zorra]

3. That's great. And Chaffee used to be a republican US Senator.

Thanks.

[mitchtv]

4. good for him

he is a good guy, the GOP was no place for him

[William769]

5. Highly recommended.