Maine Lesbian

Maine is among the US states, which has lesbians side-by-side and residing close to each other. Back in 1997, the US Senate in Maine drafted a law that forbade same-sex couples to marry and did not recognize same-sex marriages conducted in other US states. In 2005, the State Legislature refused outright a proposal for outlawing Maine lesbian couples to marry through a constitutional amendment. The votes were 88-56 in the House and 19-15 in the Senate. The amendment sought to modify the state constitution.

Had the amendment been approved, then the state of Maine and political subdivisions would have granted marriage validity to no union except the one between a male and a female. Neither would the state and subdivisions confer legal status on relationships of unmarried couples that tried to emulate the design, qualities, significance and effect of marriage.

Covering lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders, the Maine Lesbian Gay Political Alliance is the oldest and largest political advocacy organization in Maine. It boasts of more than 1,000 members from all over Maine with a commitment to the ideal of equality. In its vision it strives to make Maine a place where diverse orientation and gender identity live in complete security for their families. The alliance also aims to ensure that Maine lesbians feel welcome in the social life and community of Maine and enjoy security at work.

Maine lesbians have several places to choose from to gather as a family for fun and celebration. New resorts offer exclusive packages and travel itineraries for Maine lesbians to banish boredom. Bars, cabarets and other special places for unwinding are also on offer for Maine lesbians. For those Maine lesbians who are inclined towards business or works as company executives there is no question about getting accommodation. There are no laws in force that comes into conflict with the association.

Maine lesbians have the freedom to live according to their terms and with time; society is becoming more tolerant of them.

Related sites:

• Maine Lesbian and Gay Political Alliance
• Maine Lesbian Links