In a last minute vote, Hawaii's State House of Representatives approved a bill that will extend civil unions to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples in the Aloha State. This is a monumental step forward for equality, and will allow gay and lesbian couples in Hawaii the chance to receive many of the same benefits that heterosexual couples receive through marriage.

Governor Linda Lingle now has about six weeks to decide whether to sign this bill into law, or veto it. If she vetos the bill, it will almost suredly be the end of the road for civil unions legislation. Demand that Gov. Linda Lingle stand up for equal rights in Hawaii, and sign this civil unions bill into law.