Non Resident Gays and Lesbians One Step Closer to Marrying in Massachusetts


	Non Resident Gays and Lesbians One Step Closer to Marrying in Massachusetts

DanaGarrett

7-15-2008 7:15 PM

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DanaGarrett says:

This is truly great news, although it's long overdue and should not be confined to one state. But the practical establishment of civil rights often begin with initial incremental steps.

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