All posts tagged "marriage"
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Marriage and Money
Michael Crawford has been hearing ''I do'' quite a lot lately. Mainly, it's when he's volunteering as a member of DC For Marriage, asking D.C....
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Marriage Milestone
Same-gender couples married in states or countries where marriage equality is already the law will soon be recognized by the District as legally married, should...
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Council Moves on Marriage
The D.C. City Council voted unanimously this morning in favor of an amendment that aims to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. The amendment,...
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Wedding Planners
There was no press release, no big speech, no photo for posterity. Instead, it seems the meeting Councilmember David Catania (I-At large) called March 19...
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Marriage Push in Maryland
Michael Lacey used to be a private person. On Wednesday, March 11, speaking in front of a crowd of about 30 people in a meeting...
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Mendelson Urges Recognition
City Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D-At large) has offered the latest word in the push to have Mayor Adrian Fenty recognize same-sex partnerships of other jurisdictions...
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Partners in Limbo
Nearly three weeks ago, Feb. 16, the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA) issued an ''action alert'' asking locals to urge Mayor Adrian Fenty to...
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State of the Union
Two kinds of union were celebrated Feb. 12. First, Americans honored the 200th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, who preserved the union and ended slavery....
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Welcome to Washington
Through all the barriers to immigration, all the legal wrangling that comes with manmade international borders, one institution has seemed superior: marriage. Even at the...
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Having a ball in the name of equality
"What a party, huh?" Gay bishop Gene "Dignified Delight" Robinson wasn't the only one in awe of the thousands of gay- and gay-friendly folk who...
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Marriage or Mirage?
On Dec. 11, at a candid community discussion on the pursuit of D.C. marriage equality, a few participants noted that D.C. domestic partners already enjoy...
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Civil Strategy
California voters spoke Nov. 4 when they pulled the plug on marriage equality for gays and lesbians -- won in the California Supreme Court less...
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The Next Step
He is the most gifted political figure in two generations. He ran a smart, disciplined and innovative campaign that made the most of his charisma,...
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Rainy Day Rally
The midday Metro cars coming into D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 15, were filled with supporters of marriage equality for same-sex couples. The riders carried signs...
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Joe Solmonese, President, Human Rights Campaign
METRO WEEKLY: From your -- or your organization's -- perspective, what is the most immediate effect of the presidential election on the LGBT community? JOE...
