I've spent the afternoon watching the results of Maine's "people's veto" of its same-sex marriage law. It was tight early on, with the lead see-sawing back and forth and never more than 1,500 votes in it - but now with 75% of precincts reporting, the "yes" vote is leading 52-48, with a gap of about 17,000 votes. It looks like the bigots have won.
As a consolation prize, it looks like Washington is set to approve stronger domestic partnerships. But its still a dark night for gay rights in the US.
