The Weekend Embrace: 'Freedom and Unity' edition. Spread the love!

April 11, 10:13 AMSex & Relationships ExaminerSarah Estrella

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Vetoed! VT Gov. Jim Douglas overridden on marriage equality (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

"Freedom and Unity"! Now there's a State Motto to rally behind! Just last week I dedicated The Weekend Embrace to Iowa – "Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain" – and this week the honor goes to Vermont: Vermont legislature overrides Governor's veto, legalizes same-sex marriage. Plus, check out these welcome (if slightly backhanded) voices of support from some unexpected quarters: NY Church & State Examiner Jean Leonard offers A Christian perspective of same-sex marriage, DC Independent Conservative Examiner Jack Elgin offers The conservative argument for gay marriage, and Burlington Conservative Examiner Mike Smith hopes for a new dawn of libertarianism in his state: After gay marriage victory, Left should hold to their own standards

Next up? Portland Top News Examiner Hersey asks "Is Maine next?", Madison Political Buzz Examiner Peggy Williams reports Wisconsin same-sex marriage ban in front of state Supreme Court, Grassroots Politics Examiner Ron Moore reports Human Rights Campaign praises New Hampshire vote on gender identity protections, Denver Page One Examiner Ian Cerveny says Gay rights to become a Mile High issue, Wedding and Marriage Examiner Elizabeth Oakes wonders Will gay marriage be recognized in Washington, DC, or will Congress say no?, Wichita Liberal Examiner Kathy Diers says Gay rights becoming a possibility in Kansas, and Social Justice Examiner Wendy Gittleson reports Gay marriage gaining ground

In other sexy news this week around Examiner.com:

Mythunderstood! Denver Sex & Relationships Examiner Judy Barton dishes on Myths & misconceptions about orgasm

The triangle bi-angle! Celebrity Q&A Examiner Carla Hay has a sit down with the stars of Mysteries of Pittsburgh: Sienna Miller and Peter Sarsgaard tell all about love triangles and dealing with tabloids, and check out the trailer and slideshow on my story, Michael Chabon's 'Mysteries of Pittsburgh' explores bisexuality. In other bisexuality news, don't miss Bisexuality Examiner Mike Szymanski's powerful obituary tribute to the complicated life and work of gay porn legend Jack Wrangler.

Hey, keep it down over there! Hartford Sex & Relationships Examiner Carissa Chesanek is considering her noisy neighbors in the latest installment of Weekly Lust Files

On second thought... turn it up! Don't miss my Sexy Song of the Day, this week featuring "People Got a Lotta Nerve" by Neko Case, ACM Award-winner Julianne Hough's "That Song In My Head," Nirvana's "Come as You Are" (RIP, Kurt), and the sizzling Cee-lo Green remix of Nat King Cole's "Lush Life"

Mmm... cake! Denver Cooking Examiner Rachel Ruff claims she has a Better than sex cake

Victorian Erotica 101: Erotica Books Examiner Acquanetta Ferguson kicks of a new series, Erotic Primer: A brief overview of erotica through the ages

"I Love you!" Boston Sex & Relationships Examiner Effie Orfanides gets back to basics, and Des Moines Christian Sexuality Examiner TJ Lord says Harmony in love leads to harmony in bed

Coregasm! New England Fitness Examiner Jo Levy introduced a new word into my vocabulary – and a new reason to hit the gym – this week: The great sex and coregasm workouts for fitness

Don't call it a comeback! Sexual Health Examiner Courtney Bee confronts an "Accidental Cougar" in Don't call me a cougar. Speaking of cougars... Modern Love Examiner Tinamarie Bernard has good news for women over 40 and the men and women who love them, Newark Sex & Relationships Examiner June Marshall wonders Are you ever too old for sex? and Real Cougar Lifestyle Examiner Linda Franklin is sharing Spring makeup tips for cougars on the prowl.

"Jesus, it's Easter already!" SF Gay & Lesbian Examiner Kelvin Lynch recalls powder-blue Sunday suits of yesteryear and wonders if Easter made him gay. Quote of the week:

It is a celebration of the resurrection of a hot naked man who died for our sins. See, attractive people never die, they are just recycled. They come back wearing a white flowing robe and a glowing halo over their heads, and promise us a better life. People worship their eternal youth. This was my first lesson in gay culture.

"Ishtar, it's the Vernal Equinox already!" Pittsburgh Paranormal Examiner Pastor Swope recalls the orgiastic pre-Christian history of the Spring celebration: Easter's dark secret.

And don't forget about Aphrodite and Eros, either! New Orleans Holistic Wellness Examiner Alice Landry asks, Is your sexual self satisfied?

Buzzing Easter baskets! Denver Sex & Romance Examiners Jordan and Samantha are endorsing the Rabbit this Spring: A bunny for your basket. Other sexy toy news: Providence Sex & Relationships Examiner Sandra Julien offers tips for Introducing toys in the bedroom, Marriage & Sex Examiner Chuck Altmix reviews the We-Vibe in Adult Sex Toys: What's the latest buzz in the bedroom? and SF Sexual Health Examiner Jennifer Gunter is loving The Wondrous Vulva Puppet couples education toy in A velvet vagina: The gift for a girl who has everything

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