Hundreds Exchange Vows As Colorado's Civil Union Law Takes Effect

The Denver Post reports that as Colorado's civil union law (see prior posting) took effect just after midnight this morning, hundreds of gay and lesbian couples applied for licences and exchanged vows.  An LGBT advocacy organization paid to have Denver's building housing the Clerk and Records Office open at midnight.  Denver Mayor Michael Hancock performed a number of the first civil union ceremonies, as did U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, chair of the House of Representatives LGBT Equality Caucus. Municipal judges and clergy were also available to handle the rush of couples.