The Scene On The First Night Of Gay Marriage In Maine
At 12 a.m. on Saturday, December 29th same-sex marriage became legal in the state.
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The First Gay Couple Married In Maine
“We finally feel equal and happy to live in Maine,” Steven Bridges told the Bangor Daily News after marrying Michael Snell. Same-sex couples can now marry in Maine.
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How Marriage Equality Supporters Beat The "Princess" Ad
Marriage equality–related campaigns won in four states this month. The victories, in part, came after a yearlong, behind-the-scenes national research effort.
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The Moment Marriage Equality Won In Maine
Another awesome reaction video from election night. *chills*
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With Unprecedented Gay Victories, U.S. Looks Wedded To Change
After decades of fits and starts, Tuesday’s election results were unambiguous: The LGBT rights movement is winning.
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Marriage Equality Wins Big: Headed Toward A Four-State Clean Sweep
UPDATED: Maine and Maryland approved marriage equality measures, and a third is leading in Washington. The amendment to ban same-sex couples from marrying lost in Minnesota as well.
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State Marriage Site Posts 25 Ridiculous Reasons To Oppose Marriage Equality
The campaign makes (and then deletes) a desperate last ditch effort as voters decided whether to support marriage equality in the state of Maine.
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Marriage Equality Supporters Still Looking For An Electoral Win
Supporters of marriage equality face a hurdle on Tuesday: They need a long-awaited win at the ballot box.
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14 Races LGBT People Will Be Watching Closely On Tuesday
From Washington, DC, to Washington state, a night of votes with consequences for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
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Conservative Leader Prepares For A Long War Over Marriage
Marriage is on the ballot in four states Tuesday, but that’s just the beginning. “This is never over,” says Brian Brown.
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Obama Endorses Marriage Ballot Measures
Supporters of marriage equality have the president’s backing on votes in Washington, Maryland, Maine and Minnesota. Obama supports marriage equality measures in the first three and opposes a ban on same-sex couples’ marriages in the fourth.
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The State Of Marriage Equality In 5 Maps
The first four maps show why the next six weeks could be key for marriage equality. But the fifth shows why there’s still a long way to go.
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Does World Of Warcraft Disqualify This Woman From Maine’s State Senate?
Colleen Lachowicz is a State Senate candidate by day, “orc assassination rogue” by night. Or does facing off with troglodytes and balancing a life and a raid schedule make her MORE qualified?
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Paul Supporters Stage Another Walkout At The Convention
This time, the Mainers were joined by delegates from several other states. It’s “unscripted, unlike that fiasco in there.”
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John Sununu: Paulites Will Vote Romney Anyway
Sununu unfazed by Paul rebellion at the convention. The party is “unified.”
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Inside Maine’s Convention Revolt
The unseated Maine delegates didn’t get what they wanted, and the whole delegation walked out. Romney and Paul brass united in their irritation: They’re “acting like three-year-old children.”
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Ashley Ryan Is The New Face Of The Ron Paul Revolution
The 21-year-old national commiteewoman from Maine channels the libertarian movement’s sense of betrayal. Sununu was “demeaning.”
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Paul Delegate Purge Sparks GOP Civil War In Maine
In a letter being circulated today, 23 state party leaders demand that top party figures allow Paul supporters to go to Tampa. Allegations of “a deal by Mitt Romney’s campaign.”
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Calvin The Calico Lobster
He’s a 1-in-30 million celebrity. Thanks to a chef recognizing how rare he was, Calvin only barely escaped the boiling pot at a Boston restaurant. He’s been donated to the New England Aquarium for study and safe keeping.
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Top Maine Paul Supporter Switches To Mitt
Rep. Ryan Harmon was a rare elected official to endorse the libertarian. “Join me in supporting Mitt Romney.”
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In Secret Documents, Anti-Gay Marriage Group Looked To Divide Gays, Blacks
Blunt language and broad plans from the National Organization for Marriage. A goal: “Fanning the hostility.” Another project: “Sideswiping Obama.”
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Golden Retriever Valets Golf Carts
In Maine, 6-year-old Kaleigh brings the golf cart keys back to the clubhouse so the golfers don’t have to. I smell an “Air Bud” reboot. (via.) Watch Video ›
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In Portland, Me., a New Business Plan on nytimes.com ›
The city is considering zoning changes on its working waterfront.
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Skinheads From Maine
After a bunch of dummies in Maine (Buzzfeed superfan Joy Engel notwithstanding) voted against gay marriage yesterday, this clip from The Dana Carvey Show (featuring Carvey and Stephen Colbert) has been gaining popularity. Between lobsters, Stephen King, and that awesome scene from Maine-set In The Bedroom, we were really big fans of the state. Maine should take a trip to Iowa and cool off ): Watch Video ›
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The First Gay Rights Advocates Ever
These guys wouldn’t be too happy with you, Maine. View Image ›
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The Greatest People From Maine
Poor Barack Obama. He thought when he won the election, he’d get to run the country. Ha! As evidenced by this week’s win in the healthcare debate, the fate of this country is actually determined by the two Senators for Maine. Even my state’s greatest skeptics have to agree that we’re having a pretty amazing week. Ha! Yes! That’s right! My little home state RULES OVER ALL OF YOU. In honor of Maine’s superiority, I present to you some of the awesomest people from Maine. And you’re going to love it. View List ›
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Grand View Topless Coffee Shop [NSFW]
The Sunday Best has a fascinating slideshow about the recently burned down Grand View Topless Coffee Shop in Vassalboro, Maine — the first topless coffee shop ever. Arson claimed the coffee shop this month, but supposedly they’ve reopened in a tent. Roadtrip, anyone? View Image ›
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Dog and Baby Wolf, BFF
150lb Rottweiler Ulrok has become the surrogate dad to two month-old wolf cub Beldaran, with whom he plays, sleeps, and howls into the sky. Is it worth it to take a trip to Maine just to see the wolf ride the dog like a horse? Is that okay? View Image ›
