The third time's a charm... In the past decade, the Maine Legislature has passed anti-discrimination laws three times. The first two times the law was repealed by voters. This year the same law was passed--and this evening, in a monumental win, the repeal effort was squashed by voters.

Though tonight, Texas went down in a ball of flames with their constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, we came out with a win-that is a win for all of us-not just Mainers.

"Today's win proves that dogged, grassroots organizing can overcome the lies and smears of anti-gay zealots and the profound unfairness of having minority rights put up for a popular vote," said Matt Foreman, executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

"After the marriage amendment losses we've experienced over the last 12 months, this is a much-needed victory for our national movement - it proves we can win statewide contests. Every lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender American is deeply indebted to the staff and volunteers of Maine Won't Discriminate, and to the people of Maine for embracing fairness and rejecting bigotry."

So Maine, here's to you. Here is to your valiant effort and dedication.

Post by Bryan Harding

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