D.C. Council Votes to Recognize Other States' Gay Marriages

[La Lioness Priyanka]

"By Nikita Stewart and Tim Craig
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, April 7, 2009; 12:45 PM

The D.C. Council voted today to recognize gay marriages performed in other states, on the same day that Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex unions.

Domestic partnerships are already legal in the nation's capital, and gay couples married in other states are recognized as domestic partners when they move to the city. But today's legislation, billed as an important milestone in gay rights, explicitly recognizes them as married couples.

The initial vote was 12-0. The unanimous vote sets the stage for future debate on legalizing gay marriage in the District and a clash with Congress, which approves the city's laws under Home Rule. The council is expected to take a final vote on the legislation next month."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/07/AR2009040702200.html?hpid=topnews

[La Lioness Priyanka]

1. 3 wins in 1 week!!!

[SoCalNative]

2. FReeper heads must be exploding

all over the country today. Better pick up a HAZMAT suit to avoid any toxic contamination that might result from contact with FReeper matter.