As you may be observing, there is an intense countdown in New York state , where supporters of a measure that would for same sex marriage need the support of just one more Republican state senator to support to make that happen.
Lawmakers have until Monday to secure the votes, which is being supported by Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Meanwhile, LUSH Cosmetics has turned its shops across the country into 'campaign centers' supporting same sex marriage – and will be hosting a "Kiss and Tell" protest simultaneously at their stores across the country, including at their two locations in Hillsborough County – at the International Mall and the Brandon Town Center.
This article appears in Jun 16-22, 2011.