Today has given me new hope that Rebecca and I will someday be married in Michigan. Obama spoke in support of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, one of the key pieces of legislation preventing federally recognized gay marriage. With Republicans in control of the legislature here in Michigan, it's unlikely that we will see domestic partnerships or civil unions here anytime soon, and the state has a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman, so something will likely have to happen federally for gay marriage to be a possibility here.
Granted, the Respect for Marriage Act is not going to pass soon, but it gives me reason to believe that Rebecca and I can one day pursue our dream of moving to Detroit, opening a practice, renovating a house, and helping the community.
And that deserves a hooray!
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