Congrats to Norway for taking the Next Step!

Filed Under Gay Marriage | June 18th, 2008 

Back in August of 1993, Norway became the second country to allow gays and lesbians to have registered partnerships. It was a first step, which gave them rights almost equal to those of married couples.

Yesterday, (Tuesday) Norway’s upper house of parliament voted in favor of a gender-neutral marriage law that gives gays and lesbians the same rights as heterosexuals to marry, adopt and undergo artificial insemination. This new equality law takes effect, January 1st, 2009.

Full Story from the AP: Norway passes law approving gay marriage