This vote is a significant success for the gay rights movement because Maine voters rejected similar non-discrimination laws in 1998 in 2000. Together the results of Texas gay marriage ban and the Maine vote perfectly reflect a trend Governing has commented on before. Though gays usually lose high-profile battles over marriage, they have been quietly gaining ground on a number of other issues, especially in Democratic states.
Maine Appears to Keep Anti-Discrimination Law for Sexual Orientation
11:59 P.M.: Although I haven't seen any official call, barring a very dramatic turn of events Maine voters will keep a law banning discrimination on ...
11:59 P.M.: Although I haven't seen any official call, barring a very dramatic turn of events Maine voters will keep a law banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The legislature passed the law this year and "Question 1" would have reversed the law. It's currently losing 44-56 with most precincts reporting.
This vote is a significant success for the gay rights movement because Maine voters rejected similar non-discrimination laws in 1998 in 2000. Together the results of Texas gay marriage ban and the Maine vote perfectly reflect a trend Governing has commented on before. Though gays usually lose high-profile battles over marriage, they have been quietly gaining ground on a number of other issues, especially in Democratic states.
This vote is a significant success for the gay rights movement because Maine voters rejected similar non-discrimination laws in 1998 in 2000. Together the results of Texas gay marriage ban and the Maine vote perfectly reflect a trend Governing has commented on before. Though gays usually lose high-profile battles over marriage, they have been quietly gaining ground on a number of other issues, especially in Democratic states.
