NH couples to hold civil union ceremony just past midnight tonight

[yewberry]

'The very moment it's possible'
State rep to exchange civil union vows Jan. 1

It's not gay marriage, true. But baby steps, many in the gay community figure, are needed before a larger leap can occur.

"It gives as much, with respect to rights for gays is concerned, as is possible," Morrison said. "It is a recognition of where we are. I know from the bottom of my heart that separate and equal is not equal, and that is clear. . . . But we have as good a civil union (law) as exists in the country."

They'll gather tomorrow night, on the plaza in front of the State House steps. Around 20 same-sex couples are expected to participate in a group ceremony that will usher in an era of state-sponsored unity.

They'll wait for midnight and they'll receive the benefits, both legally and emotionally, of legislation passed by lawmakers last April.

http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007712300346

Baby steps suck, but I'm glad to see that some people will be finding joy in the first moments of 2008.
Congratulations, folks.


edit: Should I mention that two of those people who will be joining in the late-night ceremony are my moms?
:D

[UndertheOcean]

1. Good for them

[Maat]

2. Congrats!

May health, prosperity and great things be headed their way!

:toast:

What a happy 2008!