Update: State organizations using marriage momentum for ballot campaigns
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 08:45 am
Four states facing 2012 ballot campaigns concerning the freedom to marry are gearing up for November, using the momentum from last week's historical announcement from President Obama to galvanize supporters.
22 Senators endorse freedom to marry plank in 2012 National Democratic Platform
Posted on Mar 02, 2012 at 01:04 pm
Today, the Washington Blade reported that 22 senators have joined a growing number of politicians and advocates who have endorsed including a freedom to marry plank in the Democratic Party’s 2012 national platform.
Maryland Legislature passes the freedom to marry
Posted on Feb 23, 2012 at 07:30 pm
Following today's successful vote in the State Senate, the marriage bill is now on its way to Governor Martin O'Malley's desk for his signature.
Freedom to Marry supporters thank Senator Mikulski
Posted on Sep 12, 2011 at 03:34 pm
After Senator Barbara Mikulski announced that she would cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, Freedom to Marry supporters in Maryland were quick to send messages thanking the Senator for her support.
Senator Mikulski will cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act
Posted on Sep 08, 2011 at 10:38 am
Today, US Senator Barbara Mikulski announced that she would cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, the bill that would overturn the so-called Defense of Marriage Act. Mikulski's announcement to cosponsor the bill comes days after Freedom to Marry, Courage Campaign, and Equality Maryland delivered nearly 3,000 constituent signatures to the Senator's office asking for her support.
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.