Dozens of gay and lesbian couples entered into civil unions in New Hampshire in the early moments of New Year's Day as a new state law legalized the partnerships after midnight.
New Hampshire's civil unions law — enacted by the Democrat-dominated Legislature early last year and signed by Democratic Gov. John Lynch in May, gives same-sex couples the same rights, responsibilities and obligations of marriage without calling the union a marriage.
New Hampshire is the fourth state in the nation to allow civil unions. It follows Vermont, Connecticut and New Jersey in allowing civil unions. Massachusetts is the only state that allows marriage. New Hampshire estimates that as many as 3,500 to 4,000 civil unions will be performed this first year.
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Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Civil Unions Begin In NH
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Civil Unions provide about a third of the benefits of marriage. Knowledge is power. For the truth about gay marriage check out our trailer. Produced to educate & defuse the controversy it has a way of opening closed minds & creates an interesting spin on the issue: www.OUTTAKEonline.com
Charlotte...thanks for stopping by! Civil Unions good; Marriage better!!!
Aaaaah - second class citizenship - ain't it grand? Thanks NH for the crumbs! When you grow up, take the leap and join Massachusetts for full marriage.
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