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In Georgia, four gay and lesbian elected officials - Atlanta City Council president Cathy Woolard, state Rep. Karla Drenner, Decatur Commissioner Kecia Cunningham and East Point Councilman Lance Rhodes - submitted and signed commentary to the press that gay marriage legislation condones discrimination. AJC printed the commentary verbatim. Atlanta Journal Constitution
The California State Assembly opened the doors to a California Veterans Memorial Commission that could eventually approve a state memorial to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender military veterans. The bill passed 45-28 along party lines after a fierce debate, with Democrats in support and Republicans opposing. Seven Assembly members abstained from voting. The bill now goes to the Senate for debate. Contra Costa Times
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