PHOTOS: Bittersweet Celebrations In States Where Gay Marriage Still Illegal

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On Wednesday there was good reason to celebrate. While all of us were overwhelmed with happiness that DOMA was repealed, it was easy to forget that over two-thirds of the US population still cannot enjoy the the same sense of equality in their home states.

Flip through these photos of the celebrations that took place in antigay-marriage states in towns and cities across the US.

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Anchorage responds to the news at their official celebration

photo credit John Aronno

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Anchorage rally and celebration

photo credit Cristopher Constant

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Anchorage celebration

photo credit John Aronno

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Families at the Anchorage rally

photo credit Christopher Constant

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Executive Director Valerie Larabee at Utah Pride Center

photo credit L’aura Bradford

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After receiving the news at Utah Pride Center

photo credit L’aura Bradford

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photo credit David Daniels

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Awaiting the decision at Utah Pride Center

photo credit David Daniels

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Support from Utah Pride Center

photo credit David Daniels

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photo credit David Daniels

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Utah Pride Official celebration

photo credit David Daniels

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Utah Pride party

photo credit David Daniels

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Couple celebrates at Utah party

photo credit David Daniels

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Equality House in Topeka, Kansas

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Official Chicago rally in Boystown

photo credit Jenn Peterson

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Chicago Rally

photo credit Jenn Peterson

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Locals stand on Halstead in Chicago

photo credit Jenn Peterson

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