Delaware state Senatorcame out as lesbian during the floor speeches of a debate about legalizing gay marriage, multiple outlets have reported.
Sen. Peterson said, "If my happiness somehow demeans or diminishes your marriage, you need to work on your marriage," according to .
Via Think Progress:
No one chose to be gay. We are what God made us. We dont need to be fixed. We arent broken. [...] My partner Vicki and I have been together for 24 years. Last year, we entered into a civil union. [...] If my happiness somehow demeans or diminishes your marriage, you need to work on your marriage.
The Delaware Senatemarriage equality legislation, making Delaware the 11th state that recognizes the marriages of same-sex couples. Governor Jack Markell has said he will sign the bill into law.
Victory Fund broke the news about Sen. Peterson via Twitter:
BREAKING: Delaware Sen. Karen Peterson comes out as gay during marriage debate
Victory Fund (@VictoryFund)
Reactions were positive as others learned of the news via the social network.
Incredible!Courageous!Welcome!!@: BREAKING: Delaware Sen. Karen Peterson comes out as gay during marriage debate
Erica Rubinsky (@eriruby)
So happy for Senator Karen Peterson for coming out publicly during her testimony.
Jordan Budd (@jordan_budd)
A similar incident occurred earlier this year, when, during a debate on gay marriage, Nevada state Senatorannounced that he was gay.
Last week,became the 10th state to legalize gay marriage.
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