OK. Here’s the scoop.

The Employment Non-Discrimination legislation failed in the WV legislature. While this is terribly disappointing, we need to keep our heads up and realize a few things.

1) We’ve successfully defeated a ban on gay marriage through an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution (amazing!). Thanks House of Delegates!

2) Vermont overrode the Governor’s veto on a bill allowing gay marriage! This victory is a FIRST in the United States wherein marriage was passed via the Legislative process (which is optimal) and not through a court decision.

3) The District of Columbia voted now to recognize gay marriages from other states!

While we’re all disappointed about WV ENDA, we’ve made significant progress towards toward validation and equality.

So, do you want to get involved? There are two groups in West Virginia that are leading the fight.

Statewide – Fairness West Virginia