Susan Gale

I follow GLBT news in Rhode Island.

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

My former Sen Raptakis explains how he came to believe that marriage equality does not infringe in his religion. This is huge people!!!!

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

I can't even tweet this guy anymore. Now he's saying society is destroyed for not following God's will.

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

There is a big difference between sodomy and eating quahogs in terms of sin. Can we outlaw sodomy for straight people?

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Now God of wrath coming for us - Sen Metts

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Sen Metts says he can change his "sexual orientation tonight" so not like civil rights. I'd like to see that.

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Referendum failed 10-28. Metts brings up what "we do in our bedrooms' Classic. And now sin!

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

And he quotes the Bible! Did I call it or what!!

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Sen Metts speaking - against. Here comes the sermon!

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Says House will not support so it will keep going. Amendment fails!!!!

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Good argument that a majority voting on minority isn't right. We may have had slavery for a lot longer says one!

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Says constituents want to vote because of the issue's "importance." So important - then you should vote!!

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Says some Judiciary Committee members did not understand vote. Wants to amend to create a state-wide vote on marriage equality.

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Now starts the discussion. Trying to add an amendment!!!!

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Says bill provides extensive protections for religions.

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References activists no longer with us who didn't get to see this. "The eyes of the nation are upon us."

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Thanks others for letting her sponsor despite seniority rules as the only openly gay Senator. Says this bill affects her life the most.

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Sen Nesselbush thanks people and gives brief history of gay rights since the 1960s.

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Starting to talk about the bill! Sen Nesslebush speaking...

[Susan Gale @OutNewsRI]

Need 20 votes to pass according to RI-ers United for Marriage Now announcing marriage equality supporters & Sen Rhoda Perry and Myrth York!

[RI United @RIUnited]

We've confirmed that all members of the Senate are present. So we'll officially need at least 20 votes to win today. #RI4M