Faith Leaders Speak Out for Marriage in the Free State
February 8, 2011 by Christine Sloane
Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to join dozens of members of clergy representing the pro- equality contingency of the faith community. Arriving at 7:00 in the morning at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Annapolis, MD, leaders ranging from the Jewish community to the Baptist community, from the Unitarian Universalists to the Catholic Church convened with Equality Maryland and us here at HRC to demonstrate their commitment to fairness and justice for all.
Continue Reading ►Speaking Up for Marriage Equality in the Free State
February 2, 2011 by Anthony Moll
The following is from Jason Lott, HRC staff member and Maryland resident: Last night, I had the opportunity to travel to Annapolis with Equality Maryland for Why Equality Matters Day where I spoke with my state Senator, Victor Ramirez about the importance of the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Act and the Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Act. I’m proud to say that my elected official, state Senator Ramirez, is a strong supporter of both pieces of legislation.
Continue Reading ►Supporting the New Marriage Equality Bill in Maryland
January 26, 2011 by Marty Rouse
The Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act was introduced at a press conference sponsored by Equality Maryland in Annapolis yesterday attended by over two dozen legislators as well as representatives from several supportive organizations including the Human Rights Campaign.
Continue Reading ►UMD Terrapins Support Equality
January 26, 2011
The following is from HRC’s Shelena Williams, who is working with our Field Team for marriage equality in Maryland: Yesterday I spent the afternoon on the campus of University of Maryland, College Park talking to students about marriage equality. Regional Field Organizer Adrian Matanza and I, along with other organizers from Equality Maryland took post outside of Stamp Student Union; where we spoke to students about the significance of the campaign, and our need for volunteers.
Continue Reading ►Calling for the Freedom to Marry in Maryland
January 24, 2011 by Sultan Shakir
I spent this Saturday afternoon with eight terrific HRC volunteers on the phones calling for the freedom to marry in Maryland. We were calling HRC members and supporters in Maryland to make sure they know about the January 31st Why Marriage Matters Day at the State Capitol in Annapolis.
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