Democratic Election Gains, LGBT Setbacks

In the midst of a Democratic electoral landslide, the LGBT community was delivered four crushing defeats in the form of state ballot initiatives. Specifically, the cause of gay marriage was set back by constitutional bans in Arizona, Florida and California, and the cause of families in general was set back in Arkansas by banning unmarried foster are and adoption. Despite the constitutional setbacks, all of the same private, legal solutions to achieve most marriage rights are still open to domestic partners.