Colorado
Colorado is home to over 13,000 same-sex couples. From 1990 to 2006, the number of same-sex couples in Colorado increased by 648%. Even though so many same-sex couples are living and coming out in Colorado, in 2006 Colorado voters approved an anti-marriage discriminatory constitutional amendment. State advocacy groups continue to work towards repealing marriage and relationship recognition discrimination and gaining the freedom to marry for the citizens of Colorado. As of the legislative session in 2009, gay couples in Colorado can access some protections and responsibilities at the state level.
Status: Some Protections for Couples, Anti-Marriage Constitutional Amendment
Groups Actively Working on Marriage
One-Colorado: One Colorado is a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to securing and protecting equality and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Coloradans and their families.
Blog Posts Related to Colorado
Colorado civil unions bill fails in the House because of legislative inaction
Late last night, the Colorado Civil Union Act failed in the Colorado House when lawmakers did not bring the bill to a vote.
Colorado House Committee to vote on civil union bill on Thursday
Colorado's House Judiciary Committee, widely seen as the largest obstacle to the passage of civil unions this year, will vote on the civil union bill this Thursday.
22 Senators endorse freedom to marry plank in 2012 National Democratic Platform
Today, the Washington Blade reported that 22 senators have joined a growing number of politicians and advocates who have endorsed including a freedom to marry plank in the Democratic Party’s 2012 national platform.
Resources Related to Colorado
Southern Poverty Law Center: 18 Anti-Gay Groups and Their Propaganda
The Southern Poverty Law Center provides a detailed listing of anti-gay groups know for their dangerous propaganda aimed at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Party Principles: Support for the Freedom to Marry by State and National Political Parties
A listing of both state and national political parties that have made strong statements in support of the freedom to marry.
Colorado Census Snapshot
Demographic and economic information about same-sex couples and same-sex couples raising children in Colorado.