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Protestors rally outside Maryland state House in opposition to same-sex marriage
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — More than 300 protesters rallied outside the Maryland State House in Annapolis on Monday evening, listening to ministers and chanting slogans in opposition to a same-sex marriage bill introduced by Gov. Martin O’Malley.
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O’Malley calls for compassion, justice in debate over same-sex marriage
BALTIMORE — Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley — who has said legalizing marriage equality is a high priority for his administration — underscored a need for rational thinking and polite public discourse over the issue in a speech Sunday at the 24th National Conference on LGBT Equality.
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Maryland Governor says marriage bill brings dignity, religious freedom
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — At a gathering on the steps of the governor’s residence in Annapolis, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley on Tuesday called on the state’s residents and lawmakers to join him in supporting his newly drafted same-sex marriage bill.
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Maryland Governor introduces bill to legalize same-sex marriage
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland’s Democratic Governor Martin O’Malley introduced legislation Monday evening aimed at legalizing same-sex marriage in Maryland, making good on his 2010 re-election campaign promise to work toward enacting marriage equality while in office.
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Maryland legislature to consider gay marriage, transgender rights bills
Bills calling for legalizing same-sex marriage and banning discrimination against transgender persons are among the hot-button issues set to emerge next week when the Maryland State Legislature begins its 2012 session.
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‘Commitment Campaign’ aims to reshape the debate on gay marriage
A bipartisan group backing legalization of same-sex marriage launched a new campaign on Monday, aimed at reshaping the debate from the topic of marriage “equality” to the value of “commitment.”
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NFL linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo speaks out for marriage equality
BALTIMORE — NFL linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo of the Baltimore Ravens is a Marylander for Marriage Equality, appearing in a campaign of high profile Marylanders to build support for same-sex marriage legislation in Maryland.
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Maryland Governor launches campaign for marriage equality legislation
Governor Martin O’Malley is a Marylander for marriage equality. The Democratic Governor on Monday released a video in which he called for balancing religious freedom with the freedom to marry.
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Maryland Governor hosts fundraiser for LGBTQ advocacy organization
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) wants marriage equality legislation approved in the Maryland legislature’s 2012 session, and is making it a priority of his administration. And in a display of unity with LGBTQ Marylanders, O’Malley co-hosted a fundraiser in suburban Washington on Wednesday evening, benefiting Equality Maryland.
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New York gay couples marry, Al Franken catches a fibber in DOMA hearing
Pretty quiet week, nothing too exciting — except everyone in New York getting married! Plus hearings on DOMA repeal, with Al Franken calling out an anti-gay liar. Plus more news from Maryland to Washington state. This week’s Marriage News Watch is here.