Mass.

The Bay State legislature has gathered for a constitutional convention to debate and vote on an amendment that would end marriage equality for gays and lesbians. Opponents need at least 50 votes (25% of legislature) today to put an amendment on the ballot next year.

[UPDATE (2PM): Equality is preserved! The final vote was 45-151. The amendment is now dead. Freeper wailing is below the fold — they’re blaming Mitt…]