Maine News
Mary Bonauto Debates Maine Question 1
Watch clips of GLAD Civil Rights Project Director Mary Bonauto in recent debates on the question of Maine marriage equality:
Wednesday, October 28th
Live debate on WMTW-TV
Watch here: www.wmtw.com
Thursday, October 29th, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Live debate on WGME-TV
Watch clips below:
Protecting Marriage Equality in Maine
On November 3 Maine voters will determine whether the state’s hard-won marriage equality law passed in May will finally go into effect.
GLAD is committed to this fight, working with our coalition partners on public education efforts throughout the state to ensure all Maine families the …
ABA Passes Resolution Urging Repeal of DOMA Section 3
The American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates voted at its 2009 annual meeting in Chicago last week to pass a resolution calling for Congress to repeal Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which disrespects the legal marriages of same-sex couples for the purposes of federal …
Campaign to Save Maine Marriage Equality Underway
When Maine Governor John Baldacci signed marriage equality into law on May 6, equality advocates knew the battle was not over. Opponents have launched their latest assault in the form of a referendum campaign to subject marriage equality to a so-called people’s veto. But with the creation of the …
Governor Baldacci Signs Marriage Bill
Governor Baldacci signed the Maine marriage equality bill into law today.
“In the past, I opposed gay marriage while supporting the idea of civil unions,” Baldacci said in a written statement. “I have come to believe that this is a question of fairness and of equal protection under the law, and …
Marriage Bill Passes Maine House
Maine’s House of Representatives voted 89 – 57 today in favor of the marriage equality bill that was passed last week by the Senate. Next, it goes to Governor Baldacci, who has said he is listening and keeping an open mind.
In the News:
New York Times: Same Sex …
Maine Senate Passes Marriage Equality Bill
The Maine Senate voted 21 - 14 today to pass LD 1020, the marriage equality bill that GLAD has worked to advance with Maine partners. The bill passed without amendment, and will now be sent to the state House for consideration.
New York Times: Maine Senate Backs …
GLAD Helps Make ME Hearing a Huge Success
Update: Judiciary Committee votes 11-3 that the marriage equality bill “ought to pass.” The next step is a vote in the full Senate.
Original Story:
The overwhelming success of the April 22 hearing on marriage equality in Maine was the result of a true team effort. For 3 years, GLAD has been a …
GLAD Applauds Marriage Legislation in Maine
GLAD applauded as marriage equality legislation was announced today in the State House in Augusta, Maine.
Couples, legislators, religious leaders, child welfare advocates and civic groups gathered for the 12:30 press conference to support the first marriage equality bill ever introduced in …
Five Years After Goodridge, GLAD Announces “6x12”
Five years ago today, the world changed for the better when the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its decision in GLAD’s marriage equality case, Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. Six months later, same-sex couples started marrying, strengthening families, communities, and the …