Tuesday, I received the exciting news that Minnesota- my beloved home state- would be putting marriage equality on the line once more. I was more than pleased to hear that this year's session of the Minnesota Legislature would end on a distinctly more upbeat way than the last.
Today, May 9 2013, one year after President Obama decided to publicly support the equal rights campaign, the Minnesota House of Representatives brought us one step closer to being the progressive state we've come to be known as.
Though it may be premature- with the Senate and Governor still ahead as potential obstacles- I can't help but be excited for Monday when I get to celebrate as part of the 12th state to stand up for marriage equality.
This time two years ago, I was appalled that the legislature approved a vote on an amendment to the State's constitution to forever bar this from happening. Last November, Minnesotans spoke out with a resounding "no."
With the disappointment I've felt over North Dakota the last couple of months, I feel like we all needed this. Not that Delaware wasn't exciting, but to have my state sticking up for what's right...honestly it's brought tears to my eyes.
With so many terrible things that happen in politics, this is just a great reminder that we can still depend on our representatives...at least at a state level!
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