In testimony before a Senate committee Tuesday, Gov. Martin O’Malley stressed the importance of balancing the freedom of Maryland’s religious institutions to practice their faith with the civil rights of same-sex couples in the state.
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O’Malley Takes Same-Sex Marriage Fight to Legislature
In addition to conducting a high-profile campaign to promote his same-sex marriage bill publicly, Gov. Martin O’Malley has begun to privately exert his influence on a legislature that failed to pass a similar bill last year.
State of the State a Prelude to Tough Legislative Session Ahead
Gov. Martin O’Malley made his case for job creation and same-sex marriage Wednesday, promoting his most ambitious agenda to date in his sixth State of the State address.
New Same-Sex Marriage Bill Provides More Religious Protections
Gov. Martin O’Malley touted increased religious protections as he promoted a new same-sex marriage bill Tuesday that supporters hope can overcome the objections raised last year.
Poll Finds Marylanders Split on Same-Sex Marriage, Dream Act
A new poll indicates that Maryland voters are evenly divided on two controversial issues: same-sex marriage and the Dream Act, a law that allows in-state tuition for children of illegal immigrants.
Same-Sex Marriage Fight to Return to Maryland
The contentious legislative battle over same-sex marriage ended only a few months ago, but opponents and advocates have already started preparing to fight for their cause in the 2012 legislative session.