In some cases Cupid has to work a little harder. A sweet video of the final exam of a ballet choreographer for a Master of Fine Arts (in two parts, total 17 minutes).
Grover from Sesame Street and a little friend define marriage and do a sweet job of it (about 2 minutes).
A pair of maps show the changes in marriage equality since 2000. At that time most state laws were only somewhat against gay marriage. The second map shows the severe turn against gays in 2004-6 and the more recent turn towards us since then. The second map is even out of date, not yet showing the new marriage law in New Hampshire. The source site shows how the map changed over time and includes dates of the current status.
The shift towards marriage bans are actually an indication that we will prevail. In 2000 the idea of gay marriage was so inconceivable that no action against it was necessary. Only when it was seen as a possibility did states move against it (The author is aware of the political calculations behind the bans). It is our reaction to the bans (esp. in Calif.) that is now propelling the current efforts and successes.
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