summary of states attitudes on gay rights issues

• Maine residents will decide Tuesday whether to repeal a law allowing same-sex marriage, an effort that has succeeded in every state where it has been put before voters.
• Defenders and hates alike have descended on the state, where it seems the fight is neck and neck.
• Even Arlen Specter says it’s time to repeal DOMA.
• Here’s a cool chart (above) showing how legal and policy responses to gay rights issues lag behind much more liberal  popular opinion.
• Around 200 ministers, representing nearly every faith, have formed D.C. Clergy United for Marriage Equality.

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