Celebrations in Seattle mark gay marriage law
SEATTLE -- "The Lobby" bar was just one of dozens of places holding celebrations over the marriage equality law. This Capitol Hill watering hole was filled with members of Washington United for Marriage, who lobbied long and hard for passage of the bill.
"Thank you for your courage, thank you for showing us the way. Here's to equality!" declared Amy White, leading a couple hundred supporters in a joyous toast.
Elsewhere in the neighborhood, Karyn Schwartz, owner of the Sugarpill apothecary shop says it's been a long time coming. She has filled her shelves with special romantic potions, spices and delicious sweets because, she says, tomorrow won't be just any Valentines Day.
"I think this is the greatest gift our community could have," Schwartz said. "For so long so many of us have been working toward equality and visibility. There have been people for decades that have quietly and invisibly tried to forward equality. And to be able to say "I love you" and just have it be that, and not have anything hanging over your head anymore is just the biggest gift."
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