?? THANK YOU ??
This all happened because of you.
We did this together. pic.twitter.com/4vWuIj9bpB
— AU Marriage Equality (@AMEquality) November 14, 2017
… A nonbinding referendum conducted by mail found 61.6 percent of Australians in favor of allowing gay couples to wed. Even though the measure was expected to be approved, the size of the win and the unusually large participation of 12.7 million Australians out of the 16 million eligible voters added to its political legitimacy.
Though the vote isn’t binding, all major political party leaders have promised to implement the decision, which would make Australia one of approximately 26 countries that allow gay couples to wed.
“The people of Australia have spoken, and I intend to make their wish the law of the land by Christmas,” Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said. “This is an overwhelming call for marriage equality.”
In a wealthy, urbanized country where 52 percent of the population regards themselves as Christian, according to a census last year, the vote marks a defeat for Australia’s two big churches, the Catholic Church and the Anglican Church, whose leaders were behind a well-organized campaign to defeat the referendum…
Democrats have added another win in the deep-red Oklahoma Legislature.
Democrat Allison Ikley-Freeman eked out a win in Senate District 37. The district went for Trump by 40 points.https://t.co/FC6idDHQ25
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 15, 2017
GLAD!
Apart from sneaking a slab of rainbow cake, what’s on the agenda for the day?
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SAD!
RED ALERT: Senate GOP just added provision to their tax plan that would gut ACA & kick 13M ppl off insurance. Yes, it's same tax plan that would add $1 trillion+ to deficit while giving majority of benefits to corporations & the rich. We need you to make your voices heard again.
— Sen. Al Franken (@SenFranken) November 14, 2017
?? You can call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 ??
A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request. https://t.co/WaO4dFimTw
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 14, 2017
I want to meet the Senate staffer who came up with the genius strategy of announcing plan to gut 13 m people's health care ahead of Thanksgiving w vote scheduled after. I know what I'm planning to talk about with all the relatives!
— Neera Tanden???? (@neeratanden) November 15, 2017
Possible candidate:
Today I am announcing my intention to amend the Senate tax bill to repeal the individual mandate and provide bigger tax cuts for middle income taxpayers.
The mandate repeal is a promise we all made and we should keep. It also allows an additional $300 billion+ in tax cuts.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) November 14, 2017
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Welcome home, @RealDonaldTrump! While you were gone we started actually punishing people for sexual harassment so, you know, heads up.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) November 15, 2017
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