Marriage Bill Introduced In Maine

Maine is the latest state to join the kulturkampf over access to civil marriage for same-sex couples. On Tuesday, a bill to legalize same-sex marriage was introduced in Maine:

At a State House press conference today, EqualityMaine and several coalition partners unveiled a bill that would extend civil marriage rights to same-sex couples in Maine. The bill, titled "An Act to Prevent Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom," is sponsored by Sen. Dennis Damon (D-Hancock).

Damon recently sponsored an amendment to extend to domestic partners the protections currently provided in Maine’s Family Medical Leave law. EqualityMaine and Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) convened the Maine Freedom to Marry Coalition to carry out a coordinated plan for education and advocacy on marriage equality. Other coalition partners include the Maine Civil Liberties Union; the Maine Women’s Lobby; the Portland Chapter of the NAACP; Maine People’s Alliance; and the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence.

Hat/tip Joe.My.God.