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The Associated Press recaps the states most in play: Delaware: The state’s House approved a bill Tuesday legalizing same-sex marriage on a 23-18 vote. The bill now moves to the Senate. It has the support of Democratic Gov. Jack Markell. Delaware approved same-sex civil unions last year. New Jersey: The Democratic-led legislature is expected to attempt to override Republican Gov. …

“As you may know, HB 75 passed the House of Representatives on April 23 and will now come to the Senate for consideration.  When the roll is called in the Senate, I will be voting yes. Where I disagree with the opponents of HB 75 is that I believe same sex, civil marriage is not a threat to the family.  …

According to the blog Delaware Liberal, the marriage equality vote in the Delaware Senate looks very tight. Can anybody here fisk this chart and give us a report? (Scroll down at the link for the most recent version of the above graph.)

Jesus is greater than equality. (Via Good As You) UPDATE: The pastor of Glasgow Church has released a statement. Homosexual sin is no different than heterosexual sin in God’s eyes. Both kinds of sins are defined in the Scriptures and both can be forgiven at the cross. The recent sign posting was not intended to offend anyone in the gay …

ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM! On to the Senate!

The debate is going on right now. Listen live. The link is at the bottom-right.  The usual screaming about florists and county clerks is taking place.

Yesterday afternoon NOM posted two separate items urging supporters to contact state legislators in advance to today’s marriage votes in the full Delaware House and Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee. From the Delaware post: The Delaware state Constitution does NOT offer citizens the right to overrule legislators through a voter initiative or constitutional amendment referendum. With nearly 2-1 Democratic majorities …

Tomorrow the full Delaware House will vote on its marriage equality bill. State Rep. Melanie George Smith (D-Bear,) who introduced HB 75 on April 11, remains hopeful the bill will pass. “I’m confident that we have a majority of Delaware representatives — so over 21 out of the 41 — that will do the right thing and vote to support …

Clip recap: “Marriage equality continues to spread, with major milestones this week that span from the Great Lakes region to the Mid-Atlantic. Plus, New Zealand becomes the 13th country to legalize the freedom to marry, and international progress continues from Colombia to Vietnam.”

Delaware’s House Administration Committee has passed its marriage equality bill, HB75, by a vote of 4-1. It now goes to the House floor. Among those testifying was Richard Smith, president of the Delaware chapter of the NAACP.  “We believe marriage equality is a civil right,” Smith told lawmakers. Jared and Jordan spoke on behalf of their 2-mom family. “No child …

A marriage equality bill will be introduced in Delaware today. Gov. Jack Markell and Attorney General Beau Biden planned to join lawmakers Thursday in Wilmington to announce the filing of the legislation. Crafting of the bill has been led by members of the gay rights group Equality Delaware. Markell has pledged to sign the bill if it passes the General …

“As our society has changed and evolved, so too has the public’s opinion on gay marriage – and so has mine. I pray every day for God to grant me the wisdom to do what is right. Through my prayers and conversations with my family and countless friends and Delawareans, I’ve been reminded of the power of one of my …

“I’ve supported Delaware’s journey toward marriage equality because I believe the law should recognize the committed relationships of same-sex couples. As a Catholic and as an elected official, I’ve been dedicated to striking the balance between honoring the religious sacrament of marriage, while allowing same-sex couples to enjoy legal recognition of their committed relationships. That’s why — starting as Lieutenant …

Marriage Equality USA’s Ned Flaherty makes some bold predictions today at Policy Mic: The next 12 states where legalization is underway are known, and the order in which they’re finishing is now predictable. By the end of 2014, these next 12 states will join the 10 other jurisdictions that already have full marriage equality: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Iowa, Maine, …

Delaware GOP state Senate candidate Eric Bodenweiser, who is a member of the Family Policy Council, has been arrested for child molestation.  Lou Chibarrro reports at the Washington Blade: The indictment includes 113 felony sex charges, including 39 counts of unlawful sexual intercourse — first-degree and 74 counts of unlawful sexual contact — second-degree. Although the indictment doesn’t identify the …

“My dad spoke from the heart. I’m incredibly proud of what he said. I’m even more proud of what the president said as it relates to making sure that this is a fundamental civil rights issue. It’s a civil rights issue. It’s something that people in my state, in Delaware, and everywhere I go are incredibly proud of the stance …

As same-sex marriage springs up all around him, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell says that it will come soon to his state too. In an interview with Reuters Insider TV, Markell, a Democrat, said he expects that Delaware will take up same-sex marriage legislation “probably within the next few years.” Delaware began allowing civil unions — an institution set up to …

With the new year comes the enactment of civil unions for the residents of Hawaii and Delaware. Hawaii News Now tells of the first couples to take part there: For Donna Gedge and Monica Montgomery, there was a lot of anticipation as they awaited the stroke of midnight — and the law to take effect. “It’s very high,” said Montgomery. …