One year ago on September 1, Vermont's same-sex marriage law went into effect. By the end of July, 1,044 same-sex marriages had been performed in Vermont. We discuss the impact of the law with the president of the Vermont Bar Association, Eileen Blackwood, an attorney who's advocated for same-sex marriage.

Members of the state Supreme Court had tough questions for the lawyer of a Virginia woman who disappeared in the middle of a long-running child custody dispute. The case has raised questions about whether same-sex partners have the same custody and visitation rights as heterosexual couples.

New Hampshire's House votes tomorrow on whether to repeal the state's six-week-old law legalizing same-sex marriage.

People seeking to stop New York agencies from recognizing same-sex marriages performed outside the state say the practice amounts to a policy decision that requires approval by lawmakers.

Same-sex couples can now apply for marriage licenses in New Hampshire - though the unions can't be performed until Jan. 1 when the state's law legalizing the unions takes effect.

Many gay and lesbian couples will hold small, low key ceremonies when they gain the legal right to marry this week.

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch says he'll approve same-sex marriage if certain conditions are met. John Gregg of the Valley News provides analysis of the political pressure Lynch faces.

Vermonter Peter Galbraith is headed to Afghanistan as the U.N.'s second in command. We talk with him about the region and the way forward. Also, an update on the politics of same-sex marriage in New Hampshire.

Nine years ago, Vermont was alone when it created civil unions for same-sex couples.

Vermont became the fourth state in the nation to legalize marriages between same-sex couples, and the first to do so with a legislature's vote.

There was an almost-festive air in the Statehouse today among advocates for same-sex marriage.

Now, the scramble is on by Democratic leaders to secure the votes they need to override a veto from Governor Jim Douglas.

The Vermont House voted 94-52 Friday afternoon in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage.  Click here for the story and to find out what's likely to happen Monday and Tuesday.

VPR's Bob Kinzel gets an update on the same-sex marriage debate and vote currently taking place in the Legislature from reporter, Ross Sneyd.

The Vermont House gave preliminary approval to same-sex marriage by a 95-52 vote.

Backers of the same sex marriage bill say they expect it to pass easily when the House debates the legislation tomorrow night.

The House Judiciary Committee recommended adopting same-sex marriage today.

A national health care expert gives an update health care reform at the national level, and how Vermont's health care program fit into that picture.  Also, New Hampshire's debate over same-sex marriage.

These were some of the voices in the news this week:

Supporters of the bill say they're very disappointed, while opponents were elated.