As most everyone with a Facebook or Twitter account, computer, television, radio or newspaper has heard voters in North Carolina on Tuesday approved Amendment One, a far-reaching ban on same-sex marriage as well as other forms of relationship recognition for gay and lesbian couples.
Though a stinging loss, the measure's passage was largely expected, as polling in recent days showed a sizeable lead for amendment supporters. Still, it didn’t stop celebrities from taking to Twitter to express sadness and outrage. Here are few Tweets in response to Amendment One’s passage.
Sophia Bush:
Tori Spelling:
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Rachel Maddow:
Meghan McCain:
Fortune Feimster:
Obviously I'm very disappointed about NC's passing of amendment 1. Our state once owned slaves and thought it was ok so things will change.
— Fortune Feimster (@fortunefunny) May 9, 2012
Ellen DeGeneres:
Nikki and Jill:
Shame on you North Carolina.Shame on you.
— Nikki & Jill (@WeissGoldsteins) May 9, 2012
Evan Rachel Wood:
just bent over on set and cried over this outcome. I hope my children see a more peaceful and tolerant world. I hope we will be heard
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) May 9, 2012
Samantha Ronson:
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