Local communities react to marriage legislation

Local communities react to marriage legislation

Reaction continues to pour in after the U.S. Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a landmark bill that includes protections for same-sex and interracial marriages.

"I think it really means for us that folks are listening," said West Hartford Pride co-chair Johanna Schubert.

However, Schubert also said the approval comes with some difficult reflection.

"Unfortunately, I think it's come at the cost of people's lives and trauma. It's come at the cost of those who are suffering every day under restrictive regulations at schools, in their towns, in their districts," said Schubert.

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