Looking equality in the eye

Nevada took a big step towards marriage equality this week. It has started the process to repeal the gay marriage ban in its constitution and replace it with marriage equality, the first state to do so. This is a big deal in a heavily Mormon state. It has passed the Senate (12-9) and heads to the House. Both chambers must approve it again after the 2014 election before going before voters in 2016.

Mormon marriage equality supporter Sen. Justin Jones (D-Southwest Las Vegas) cited his gay brother-in-law, who he sees in church every Sunday. “I would rather lose an election than look my brother-in-law in the eye every Sunday and tell him he doesn’t have the same rights as I do,” he said.

And to round out the marriage equality news, Delaware has also started the process, though it doesn't have to undo a constitutional ban. The bill was introduced less than two weeks ago and has already moved through committee and been approved by the full House. On to the Senate.



Bishop Gene Robinson has written a book God Believes in Love; Straight Talk About Gay Marriage. That was enough for him to be a guest of Stephen Colbert. The two ponder the question if a denomination doesn't exclude someone how can it be cool? Enjoy the 6 minutes of fun.