The Truth About Gay Marriage

Arline Isaacson, Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus talks about the future of LGBT civil rights in the Obama administration and reveals the behind the scene strategies that led to the historical passage of gay marriage in Massachusetts. In this audio excerpt Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson discusses America's Road to Gay Marriage with Isaacson as Massachusetts marks its fifth anniversary of the legalization of gay marriage. When asked about Prop 8 she replied “We're not quite out of the woods just yet. Our opponents tasted blood with PROP 8. Now they want more. There is a possibility they'd come back to Massachusetts to try one more time. (They've discussed doing this.) Their thinking is that if they can win in 'oh so gay California' they can win in Massachusetts if it goes to the ballot.” With gay marriage about to pass in 6 states Isaacson replied, “Time is on our side. With the passage of time, we find increased support or at least acceptance of our marriage rights. People see how unthreatening it is to them and the younger demographic cohorts that support us are aging and with each passing year they vote more and more.” To hear the full Interview: OUTTAKE VOICES™ For More Info: MGLPC.org