In a controversial decision, the D.C. council passed a new law allowing gay couples to apply for marriage licenses, effective March 3.

Opponents of the law requested that the Supreme Court intervene and strike down the law, but these protests were unsuccessful.

D.C. joined Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Iowa and New Hampshire in legalizing same sex unions.

While the decision may not directly affect any Whitman students in the near future, it is incredibly divisive.

Whitman students speak out about the new law:

Sophomore Julie Elfin

Junior Travis Lesch

Senior Spencer Caldwell

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Sophomore Naomi Stoll