Tag Archives: Marriage Equality

More Congressional Democrats Back Marriage Equality in Party Platform

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley is among the more than half a dozen Democrats who announced their support of a proposal to add marriage equality to their party’s 2012 platform on Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Parker: Don’t Expect Obama to Endorse Marriage Equality Before Election

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Houston Mayor Annise Parker told LGBT bloggers and journalists in the Bayou City on Friday that she does not expect President Barack Obama to publicly endorse marriage equality before the general election. “I would be shocked to see it,” she … Continue reading →

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O’Malley: Maryland’s Marriage Equality Law Protects Religious Freedom

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley told progressive Catholics gathered in Baltimore on Friday that the state’s recently signed marriage equality law protects both individual and religious freedom. “All of us want the same thing for our kids—we want our children to … Continue reading →

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O’Malley Signs Marriage Equality Bill

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley on Thursday signed a bill that will allow gays and lesbians to marry. “The Governor’s signature today puts Maryland on the road to fairness for all families,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese.  “This victory … Continue reading →

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Poll: 59 Percent of Californians Support Marriage Equality

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

A new poll shows that 59 percent of Californians now support marriage for same-sex couples. The Field poll specifically shows that 64 percent of white, 53 percent of Latino and 50 percent of black and Asian Californians support nuptials for … Continue reading →

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Maryland Senate Passes Marriage Equality Bill

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

The Maryland Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry. The 25-22 vote came less than a week after the House of Delegates approved the same measure. “It’s thrilling that Maryland is poised to make … Continue reading →

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N.J. Lawmakers Pass Marriage Equality Bill

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

The New Jersey Senate on Monday passed a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in the Garden State. The 24-16 vote came less than two weeks after the Assembly Judiciary Committee approved the measure. The Assembly is scheduled … Continue reading →

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