Monday, July 8, 2013

Out Wyo. state lawmaker sees progress

Wyoming's sole openly gay lawmaker, Democratic Rep. Cathy Connolly, this year guided a bill to create domestic partnerships to an unprecedented vote in the state House. The measure failed, losing by 11 votes, but supporters nevertheless noted the progress

After the vote a colleague approached Connolly to explain his "no" vote wasn't personal. "I had to say, 'Yes it is,' " Connolly said.