Gay-rights groups say that momentum from back-to-back victories on same-sex marriage in Vermont and Iowa could spill into other states, particularly since at least nine other legislatures are considering measures this year to allow marriage between gay couples. Full Story »
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This well written article provides national context to the same-sex marriage stories that came out yesterday. The title is not totally supported by the article quotes provided, as advocates of same-sex marriage say these victories "will give the opposition movement new energy."
Representative Robert South, a freshman Democrat from a conservative district, said he reversed his position after 228 of his constituents reached out and urged him to support the override, compared with 198 who urged him to oppose it.
This quote shows, better than any I’ve seen lately, how influential phone calls from constituents to legislators can be.