As expected (and hoped), folks on the right side of history will push to extend marriage rights to same sex couples in Minnesota in 2013. The move comes after the landmark defeat of a constitutional ban on marriage equality at the November polls. Details on what to expect next after the jump!

Because we're sure there's nothing more pressing going on in Pennsylvania, GOP state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe will introduce a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. 

Details after the jump.

As new polls show support for Minnnesota's proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex either in the lead or in a dead-heat tie with the opposition, the Venturas have come out publicly to urge voters to vote no. Video after the jump. 

While polls are still reporting final numbers in today's North Carolina elections, news sources are calling Amendment One as passed. Details on the margin after the jump.

It sure was difficult, but Fayetteville, North Carolina Pastor Johnny Hunter has officially made Rick Santorum's paper towel spiel come off as sane and eloquent. While clicking two keys together during a rally for a constitutional ban on equality in the state, Rep. Hunter said "the anatomy is not right for a homosexual to even consummate a marriage." Details and video of his homophobic hands-on presentation follow.

Bigoted North Carolina Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam took a skip down the slippery slope when arguing in favor of a constitutional ban on equality in his state. Details follow.

Chris Cilliza, our MSNBC crush and author of WaPo's The Fix column, has raised a great point about the 2012 GOP presidential candidates: if they want to kiss the KFC-filled asses of the Tea Party, they need to start picking between states rights or a federal amendment banning marriage equality. They can't have their tea and drink it too. 

...because nothing is more in step with Christ's image than a full government ban of equal love. Story after the jump. 

Sad news out of Wisconsin.

In 2006, voters in the state enshrined homophobia and prejudice in the state's constitution when passing a ban on marriage equality. Today, after judging a lawsuit brought on by those hoping to end the state's legalized discrimination, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, by a vote of 7-0, has ruled that the bigoted constitutional amendment was passed legally and fairly and shall remain in place.