God bless America

Three hundred and ninety five marriage licenses were issued in downtown Portland today -- most, if not all of them to gay and lesbian couples who have waited years for this opportunity.

Approximately a dozen people showed up to protest.

This is a good good place.

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http://zoe_trope.livejournal.com/
http://www.livejournal.com/community/pdx_wed_pix/

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