Do other states allow same-sex couples to marry?
Same-sex couples have been legally marrying in Massachusetts since 2004, and in Connecticut since 2008. In May, 2008, the California Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had a constitutionally-protected right to marry, and during the ensuing months, many same-sex couples legally married in California. Sadly, in November, 2008, California voters narrowly passed a ballot measure that eliminated that right. The measure passed narrowly, by a 52%-48% margin. Advocates have challenged that measure, and the California Supreme Court is reviewing its constitutionality. These states are not the only places where same-sex couples can legally marry. In Canada, Spain, South Africa, the Netherlands, and Belgium gay and lesbian couples can also legally marry.
