Referendum 71 in Washington Continues Slim Lead

When Referendum 71 qualified for the ballot a few months ago, it made gay and lesbian couples uneasy. The ballot measure was going to allow voters to decide whether same-sex partners would get many of the same rights as married couples. Post-election ballot tallies were putting their fears to rest, with their cause holding a slim but steady statewide edge on Wednesday. “This is a historic vote,” said Joshua Friedes, campaign manager for Approve 71. “It is the first time that any state has affirmatively voted to protect gay and lesbian families with a system of comprehensive legal protections.” Full Story from HeraldNet: http://heraldnet.com/article/20091105/NEWS01/711059859

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