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Published 11/05/2009 by Denver Post


Gay-marriage backers regroup after Maine loss

Gay-rights advocates across the country are regrouping after a crushing defeat at the ballot box in Maine, pledging to continue their state-by-state effort to promote marriage equality and turn their attention to a federal court case in California.

On Tuesday, Maine became the...

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My syndicated column on the meaning of Maine here. Key points: They spent three years building an organization to push gay marriage in Maine. . . . They were ... - [11/05/2009 - The Corner on National Review Online]
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They had far more money and volunteers, and geography was on their side, given that New England has been more accepting of same-sex marriage than any other region ... - [11/05/2009 - Houston Chronicle]
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Gay rights slip in Maine, advance in Kalamazoo - [11/04/2009 - Top of the Ticket]
News Analysis: Loss in Maine Sets Back Drive fo... - [11/05/2009 - New York Times]
Time for equal rights for gays is now - [11/05/2009 - Los Angeles Times]
Gay marriage supporters, protesters clash in Maine - [11/05/2009 - NECN.com]
Gay Leaders Blame Obama, TV Ads For Loss In Maine - [11/05/2009 - The Huffington Post | Full News Feed]
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...before voters. "I think the reality is that we came very close but didn't succeed in dispelling the distractions and fears that are keeping a small slice of people from treating others fairly" said Evan Wolfson...
Gay-marriage backers regroup after Maine loss [Denver Post - 11/05/2009]
...campaigns. "We're hopeful that it's a signal that there is increasing support for gay couples to marry" said Dan Hawes, field...
Gay-marriage backers regroup after Maine loss [Denver Post - 11/05/2009]

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