I remember thinking, "We're a very 'left' state--why don't we have legalized gay marriage? There's no excuse--this better happen soon here." I am so thrilled to be part of the minority of states that believes in equality for all. I wish it would have happened more quickly, but I'm glad that Illinois was at least in the first third of states who choose to legalize it.
BW Groom and I got engaged on March 23rd, 2013. On March 26th, the Supreme Court started hearing oral arguments regarding the constitutionality of Proposition 8. My Facebook feed was filled with The Human Rights Campaign's symbol for equality:
The law goes into effect June 1st, 2014. Congrats, Illinois! Hopefully the rest of the country follows suit...