Late yesterday, supporters won their month-long battle to defeat the proposed amendment to the state constitution that would have defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Governor Patrick was pleased with the result of the legislature’s vote that defeated the referendum on the amendment 151 – 45. The amendment needed at least 50 favorable votes in order to be added to the referendum for voters in 2008. In Massachusetts today, the freedom to marry is secure. – Governor Deval Patrick; Massachusetts What Happens Now? Opponents will have to head back to square one now in order … Continue reading →