“It’s the way I was raised.”

Chicago democratic representative Deborah Mell announced her engagement on the floor of the house yesterday. Personal announcements aren’t uncommon, but Mell’s caused a stir; she is one of two openly-gay legislators in the state of Illinois. She said:

“I know our governor and many of you on both sides of the aisle do not consider me equal to you and our relationship equal to the relationship you share with your spouse,” Mell said. “I think we are more alike than we are different.”

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“It’s the way I was raised.”

Chicago democratic representative Deborah Mell announced her engagement on the floor of the house yesterday. Personal announcements aren’t uncommon, but Mell’s caused a stir; she is one of two openly-gay legislators in the state of Illinois. She said:

“I know our governor and many of you on both sides of the aisle do not consider me equal to you and our relationship equal to the relationship you share with your spouse,” Mell said. “I think we are more alike than we are different.”

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