Updated Let's start off very quickly with some good news.Last week, I reported that Illinois was about to become the 15th state to recognize same-sex marriage. Turns out I may have been wrong - it may be the 16th state.
On November 8, Hawaii's House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, paving the way for anticipated final passage in the Senate sometime this week.
Governor Neil Abercrombie has indicated he would swiftly sign the measure into law - meaning that depending on schedules, Hawai'i could achieve marriage equality before Illinois does.
As currently drafted, the Hawai'i bill would take effect on December 2.
A year ago, only six states and the District of Columbia recognized same-sex marriage. Now, within weeks, there will be 16.
I also have good news about the growing protests, strikes, and civil disobedience aimed at Wal-Mart, actions that are starting to have an impact, but I lack the time to talk much about that today. More soon.
Update: The bill has passed in Hawai'i and Gov. Abercrombie has already signed it. So Land o' Lincoln will be #16. Which, when you think about it, is sort of appropriate.
Sources:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/09/hawaii-gay-marriage-bill_n_4245015.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57612238/hawaii-becomes-15th-state-to-legalize-same-sex-marriage/
http://www.salon.com/2013/11/06/breaking_california_wal_mart_workers_strike_today_following_stunning_florida_victory/
http://www.salon.com/2013/11/08/largest_wal_mart_civil_disobedience_ends_with_over_50_arrests/
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