Connecticut became the first state to legalize civil unions without being forced by the courts!

CT will now recognize the commitment between two loving people.

Conn. to Offer Civil Unions on Oct. 1

Connecticut joins Vermont on Saturday as the only states offering same-sex civil unions, but the day may pass with only a few raised glasses of champagne as the first gay couples exchange vows.

full story @ sfgate.com


Hate groups respond in their usual fashion.

Civil Union protesters tear a rainbow flag at the State Capitol in Hartford, Conn.