Hawaii now seventh state to legalize civil unions

Dan82 · Feb 25, 2011

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/116776119.html

Less than a year after seeing the push for civil unions vetoed, gay rights advocates cheered as Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed into law a bill legalizing civil unions and making Hawaii the seventh state to grant such privileges to same-sex couples.

Abercrombie signed the legislation at a ceremony today at historic Washington Place.

"E Komo Mai: It means all are welcome," Abercrombie said in remarks before signing the bill into law. "This signing today of this measure says to all of the world that they are welcome. That everyone is a brother or sister here in paradise."

"The legalization of civil unions in Hawaii represents in my mind equal rights for all people," he said...

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U N Owen · Feb 25, 2011

Great news!

Ethan · Feb 25, 2011

People outside praying during and before the signing?
Did they want the pen run out of ink or something?
XD

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