Maine Could Become First State to Endorse Gay Marriage by Popular Referendum

Yahoo Gay News / Fox News  Nov 03 09

Voters in Maine will decide Tuesday whether to repeal a law that would allow same-sex marriage.  If they vote to uphold it, Maine will become the first state to endorse gay marriage by popular referendum Full story...

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