Momentum gaining for gay marriage

by Nina Wu
The Star Bulletin

There is a quiet, but steadily growing movement to reintroduce the legalization of same-sex marriage at the Hawaii Legislature next year.

California's Supreme Court ruling on May 15 only makes the movement stronger here, according to Alan Spector, co-chair of the Family Equality Coalition. The May ruling became effective June 16, but still could be overturned by a constitutional amendment if it gets on the California ballot for November.

"The time has absolutely come to double our efforts, and re-engage the public as well as the Hawaii Legislature on this issue," said Spector.

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