Nearly 3,000 Marylanders ask Senator Mikulski to support DOMA repeal
Posted on Aug 26, 2011 at 09:18 am
Today, Freedom to Marry, Courage Campaign, and Equality Maryland will deliver nearly 3,000 signatures to Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) in support of the Respect for Marriage Act.
UPDATE: Thousands of Marylanders urge Senator Mikulski to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act
Posted on Aug 19, 2011 at 10:23 am
Nearly 2,800 Marylanders have signed our open letter calling on Senator Mikulski to support repealing the so-called Defense of Marriage Act. Can you help us reach 3,000?
Senator Mikulski: It’s time to repeal DOMA
Posted on Aug 16, 2011 at 03:33 pm
Freedom to Marry is joining with married Baltimore couple Heather and Amy, Equality Maryland, and Courage Campaign to call on US Senator Barbara Mikulski to cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, the bill that will overturn DOMA.
Maryland House Sends Marriage Bill Back to Committee
Posted on Mar 11, 2011 at 02:20 pm
The delay gives us more time to continue to share personal stories of why marriage matters, contact legislators, and make the case for why the freedom to marry is critical for all families, including gay and lesbian ones.
Maryland House Set to Vote on Marriage Bill Today
Posted on Mar 11, 2011 at 08:00 am
Debate is currently underway. The Senate has already passed the bill and the Governor has promised to sign it, so this could be it.
VIDEO: Maryland House Vote on Marriage Bill Set for Tomorrow
Posted on Mar 10, 2011 at 01:08 pm
Today could be the last chance for Marylanders to tell their representatives to support the freedom to marry. See some of the families who would benefit from ending marriage discrimination in the state.
VIDEO: Maryland House Begins Debate on Marriage Bill Today, More Voices Urge Approval
Posted on Mar 09, 2011 at 08:42 am
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo called for passage in a new video, along with a House member who announced he is gay. A vote could happen as soon as tomorrow.
Personal Stories Matter for Debates, Hearings, and Votes Coming Up in Maryland and Rhode Island
Posted on Mar 08, 2011 at 01:13 pm
Lawmakers say hearing directly from their constituents makes the most difference.
Guest Post: Doing the Legwork to Build Support for Marriage in Maryland
Posted on Mar 07, 2011 at 08:58 am
Equality California Field Manager Joseph Arroyo heads to the east coast to help get the marriage bill passed, and writes about his efforts working on the ground in Maryland.
Breaking: Maryland Marriage Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee
Posted on Mar 04, 2011 at 02:45 pm
The Maryland marriage bill was passed in the House Judiciary Committee today by a vote of 12-10.