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Nevada becomes first state to recognize gay marriage in state constitution

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KTNV. “We have discriminatory language in the constitution, and we need to take it out. We know Nevadans value equality, and we want our constitution to mirror that.”The ballot initiative was first set in motion after being introduced by two openly gay lawmakers, former State Assemblyman Nelson Araujo and State Sen.

David Parks, in 2017. It was soon after approved by the Nevada Legislature, which only convenes every two years.“It feels good that we let the voters decide,” Chris Davin, the president of LGBTQ rights organization Equality Nevada, told NBC News after the ballot initiative’s victory was announced. “The people said this, not judges or lawmakers.

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