"Joy and pleasure are as real as pain and sorrow and one must learn what they have to teach. . . ." -- Sean Russell, from Gatherer of Clouds

"If you're not having fun, you're not doing it right." -- Helyn D. Goldenberg

"I love you and I'm not afraid." -- Evanescence, "My Last Breath"

“If I hear ‘not allowed’ much oftener,” said Sam, “I’m going to get angry.” -- J.R.R. Tolkien, from Lord of the Rings

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Sweet (Updated)

Interesting music video from Bye June, via Towleroad:



Seems appropriate, with marriage bills being introduced in New Jersey and Washington State.

Also from Towleroad, here's a news conference from New Jersey:


And here's Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire's statement on her support for marriage equality.

Something tells me that Illinois, being the average state, will be the 25th to legalize same-sex marriage.

Update: I take it back -- it looks like things are already beginning to move. From Windy City Times:

A group of Illinois legislators has started meeting with local LGBT groups to strategize on making marriage equality a reality in Illinois.

State representatives Greg Harris, Deb Mell, Ann Williams, Kelly Cassidy, Sara Feigenholtz and Senator Heather Steans are in talks with Illinois organizations about introducing a bill that would allow same-sex partners to marry in Illinois.

It's not going to be easy, but it's going to be done. It's just a matter of how soon.

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