We are all on eggshells watching and waiting for every tidbit of information on election results in states across our country. In California, still stung from last November Prop. 8 battle and loss, we're especially interested to see what side of history Mainers will come down on when the results for Question 1 are tallied.

For updated election results in Maine, visit www.protectmaineequality.org beginning at 8PM EST (that's 5PM for you Californians...in case math isn't your strong suit).

The campaign manager for No On 1, has produced this brief YouTube clip to thank everyone for their contributions to help them in Maine—and to help all of us around the country realize our equal rights, one state at a time.

Finally, a bit of good news out of the Maine fight to keep marriage equality. A survey conducted over the weekend shows that those planning to vote no on 1 this November (which would be a vote to keep marriage equality legal in the state) has a nine point lead over those wanting to pass the homophobic measure.

Q.6 Now let me ask something else. One of the questions on the ballot this November will read as follows: "Do you want to reject the new law that lets same-sex couples marry and allows individuals and religious groups to refuse to perform these marriages?" - If the election were held today, would you vote YES or NO on this question?
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Yes strongly...

As Bishop Richard J. Malone continues his attempts to raise money to fight equality in Maine, fellow Catholics in his state are worried his hateful intolerance is driving parishioners away from the church. Launched to show that not all Catholics are homophobic, Catholics for Marriage Equality is hoping to clean the image tarnished by the likes of Malone and other foes of equality.

From the Catholics for Marriage Equality website:

The American principle of the separation of Church and State was enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that no particular religious perspective would be imposed on our pluralistic society.

Catholic teaching on social justice has been central to the building of a just society, creating awareness of diversity ...

The fight is on in Maine.

Yesterday, the anti-equality measure seeking to steal marriage rights from GLBT couples officially made it on the November ballot.

Today, we get our first TV-spot response from NO On 1/Protect Maine Equality.

Also, the NO On 1 campaign is pushing a creative Volunteer Vacation program -- an enticing month-long volunteer program to seal the deal during the final stage of the battle for equality. I've always wanted to see Portland...

What do you think of the group's first ad? Effective?