New Hampshire adopts law allowing gay civil union
By Brian Early
May 31, 2007

CONCORD, New Hampshire (Reuters) - New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch signed a law on Thursday allowing same-sex civil unions that give gays and lesbians nearly the same rights as married couples.

The measure will take effect January 1 and make New Hampshire the fourth U.S. state to allow same-sex civil unions, marking a transformation in the traditionally conservative state. the rest