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Gay Marriage Rally Attracts Thousands
In an effort to protest the Ohio ban on same-sex marriages, thousands of people gathered in downtown Cleveland to witness the nuptials of more than 250 same-sex couples.
But, their marriages are only a symbolic of their commitment to each other, as same-sex marriages are prohibited in Ohio.
Kathy Mauricio wed her partner, Nonnie. “It’s legal to me, and no one can take that away from us,” said Mauricio.
The thousands who participated in Saturday’s festivities showed their support for marriage equality and the campaign to have Ohio’s law on same-sex marriage repealed.
Activists occupied the steps of City Hall to inform onlookers and advocate for marriage equality. Even heterosexual couples took part in the massive rally and lent their support to the cause.
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A lesbian couple is legally married in Ontario,Canada
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Wedding season is right around the corner and hopefully everyone’s excited! If you’re in the planning stages for your own special day, check out this article on eco-friendly favors. The smallest touches always leave the biggest impression.
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Marriage Equality in Maryland
On March 1, 2012, Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley signed the equality bill, legalizing gay marriage in Maryland. Maryland is the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage. The state follows Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Washington state, and the District of Columbia.
“Religious freedom was the very reason for our state’s founding and at the heart of religious freedom is the freedom of individual conscience,” O’Malley said before signing the bill.
Opponents are pushing to overturn the marriage equality law. Right wing and religious groups are investing a lot of money to keep the referendum from being approved.
Supporters remain optimistic despite measures to overturn the bill, “We remain confident that voters will echo Governor O’Malley’s support for full equality,” said Mike Thompson, Acting President of GLADD.
Thanks Governor Martin O’Malley!
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First LGBT Senior Center Opens in NYC
The nation’s very first LGBT senior center, The SAGE Center, opened in Manhattan. Go here to read all about it: http://sdgln.com/social/2012/03/03/nations-first-lgbt-senior-center-opens-new-york-city
Dylan & Lucas
Lucas and I have been together for 7 years and will be celebrating our 1st Wedding Anniversary this March. We met through friends and were instantly inseparable. We knew we would be forever and our love grows everyday. Although we have not be given the right to get officially married (in California) we will never stop fighting for our right to share our life together.
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