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Vermont Legalizes Gay Marriage
A Push Is On for Same-Sex Marriage Rights Across Fresh England
The Iowa Supreme Court’s approval of queer marriage on Friday gave advocates an important first victory in the nation’s heartland, thwarting the notion that only the Northeast will accept it.
But for now, Fresh England remains the nucleus of the same-sex marriage movement, with a campaign under way to extend marriage rights to gay men and lesbians in all six of the region’s states by 2012.
Massachusetts has allowed gay marriage since 2004, and Connecticut began allowing it last fall. The Vermont Legislature just voted to let gay couples marry, and supporters hope to gather enough votes to override a veto promised by Gov. Jim Douglas, a Republican.
Fresh Hampshire is not far behind; its House of Representatives approved a gay marriage bill last month. The legislatures in Maine and Rhode Island are considering their possess versions, though they are not as far along in the process.
Across New England, lobbying groups have been raising money, coaching volunteers and lobbying voters and lawmakers as part of a campaign they call “Six by Twelve,” led by t
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A Rainbow in the Frat House: A Gay Man's Exploration of Greek Life
Going to college for many is seen as very challenging and fearful, but for me, it was a great escape. Coming from a small rural town in North Carolina and being gay came with more challenges than one could assume. Moving to college was an adventure that was the beginning of finding people like myself, those who only saw people for who they are rather than their identity. On my first day at Virginia Tech, I immediately felt that everyone around me was so bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, eager to discover the mysteries of living amongst your peers as an adult. During the fall season, amongst move-in, the beginning of classes, football games, and meeting new people, everyone agrees that this power makes the air experience exciting. For me, even at some points, it was draining trying to keep up with all these events. However, I knew I was determined to find myself at a school that never seemed to sleep.
During move-in, I settled into my dorm and immediately went into the common area to talk to as many people as possible; I was already pre-determined to find my collective. However, finding a people can take time