Montpelier High
School
students had an answer when faced with a handful of protesters from
out-of-state who opposed same-sex marriage.
They
raised money for a lesbian and gay legal defense fund.
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch says he’ll approve
same-sex marriage if
certain conditions are met. John Gregg of the Valley News provides analysis of the political pressure Lynch faces.
Vermonter Peter Galbraith is headed to Afghanistan as the U.N.’s second in command. We talk with him about the region and the way forward. Also, an update on the politics of same-sex marriage in New Hampshire.
Both chambers of the Vermont Legislature voted Tuesday morning to override the governor’s veto. Vermont Edition brings you analysis and reaction, live in the noon hour.
Hundreds of gay marriage opponents gathered at the Statehouse on Monday to
argue against a bill that they say is bad for children and weakens the
traditional institution of marriage.
Bob Kinzel talks with some of the top political reporters about the key issues facing lawmakers in the remaining months of the legislative session. Join the conversation with VPR’s Ross Sneyd and John
Dillon, and Kristin Carlson, Montpelier bureau chief of WCAX-TV.
Governor Jim Douglas says a same sex marriage bill doesn’t provide any legal benefits that aren’t already available through the state’s Civil Union law.