Maryland Committee Vote on Equality Marriage TODAY
February 17, 2011 by Adrian Matanza
Today, the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings committee is set to begin voting on SB116, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act. This would be the first vote on the bill and would set the stage for Maryland to become the next state to grant marriage to same-sex couples.
Continue Reading ►Hundreds Gather to Push for Marriage in Maryland
February 15, 2011 by Marty Rouse
Over 400 supporters of marriage equality from across Maryland came to Annapolis on Valentine's Day to lobby in support of the "Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act." As a Maryland resident it was especially moving to see so many supportive legislators bear the strong winds and address the enthusiastic crowd.
Continue Reading ►Testimony of Marriage Equality Supporters Underway in Maryland
February 8, 2011 by Sultan Shakir
After three hours of testimony, supporters of marriage equality are going strong, testifying about the many reasons that loving and committed couples should have access to marriage equality. One couple, Stacy and Barbara, spoke about the need to protect their family, which includes their 10 month old son. Stacy and Barbara spoke about the need to protect themselves and their son through the institution of marriage.
Continue Reading ►Marriage Equality Hearings in MD to Begin Shortly
February 8, 2011 by Sultan Shakir
With 10 minutes to go, supporters of marriage equality have filled the senate judicial proceedings hearing room and are preparing to testify in support of the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Act. The sea of red is a visual testament to the support for love and equality.
Continue Reading ►Lawmakers in Maryland Hold Marriage Equality Hearing
February 8, 2011 by Sultan Shakir
In just over an hour, legislators in Maryland will hear testimony for and against allowing loving and committed same sex couples to marry in the state of Maryland. Leading up to the hearing, legislators from across the state are speaking with press about why they support equality for all.
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