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The Vote – Congratulations Argentina – Lesbian Dollars Here We Go

Posted by: Lez Get Real on July 16, 2010.

Posted by Melanie Nathan 7-15-10

Today Argentina celebrates a Human Rights and Dignity Victory. To my way of thinking this beats first place at the World Cup Soccer.

Paula Brooks, of Lez Get Real posted the good news:

“After a 14-hour debate that lasted well into the early morning hours, the senate of Argentina has voted 33-27 to pass a bill that gives same-sex couples equal marriage rights and will make Argentina the first Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage.

The bill, that has already passed the lower chamber of Congress despite a concerted campaign by the Roman Catholic Church and evangelical groups, will also grant same-sex couples the right to adopt children.

Debate on the bill began in early afternoon on Wednesday and spilled into the early hours of Thursday as several hundred same-sex marriage supporters also stood vigil awaiting the vote.”

Now we get to to witness History made!