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    May 21, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  1. Letters to the Editor - May 22

    Love, justice will prevail in gay marriage debate To the editor: George Michael is right. Gay marriage is about family. Yet the right to form one’s own family through marriage is one of the “most basic” civil rights as well as a...

    Tags: Music, Gays and Lesbians, John Wesley, Entertainment, George Michael

    2. May 17, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  2. George Michael: Hardball in Annapolis

    Politics, some say, is the art of compromise, with all of its “give and take.” We are told that you can’t always get the whole loaf but must learn how to get at least half a loaf. Local pundits often criticize our county legislators...

    Tags: Executive Branch, George C. Edwards, Democratic Party, Elections, Republican Party

    3. May 16, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  3. Tom Firey: Debunking the myth of the Citizens United monster

    In January 2008, a political activist group called Citizens United released “Hillary: The Movie.” The documentary sharply criticized Hillary Clinton, who was then a U.S. senator and candidate for the Democratic Party’s presidential...

    Tags: Television Industry, Democratic Party, Elections, Hillary Clinton, Freedom of the Press

    4. May 6, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  4. Mail Call - May 7

    “I want to know why the Marine sergeant who said something about President Obama is being kicked out of the service. He has a right to freedom of speech. It doesn’t matter if he’s talking about the president, or who. Where is the...

    Tags: Freedom of the Press, Local Government, Employees, Companies and Corporations, Business

    5. Apr 11, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  5. David P. Koontz

    David Preston "Kip" Koontz, 48, of Frederick, Md., a former member of the city's board of aldermen, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, 2012, at his home. He is survived by his devoted spouse of 19 years, J.D. Hulse.
    David Preston "Kip" Koontz, 48, of Frederick, Md., a former member of the city's board of aldermen, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, 2012, at his home. He is survived by his devoted spouse of 19 years, J.D. Hulse. Born June 11, 1963, in Hagerstown, Md....

    Tags: Local Elections, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Social Issues, Gay Rights

    6. Apr 23, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. 11 rally for petition to allow public vote on same-sex marriage, other legislation

    In an event coordinated to rival Gov. Martin O’Malley’s visit to Hagerstown, 11 people rallied in the wind and rain Monday to urge people to sign a petition that would give Maryland voters the chance to vote on same-sex marriage and other recently passed pieces of legislation.
    dan.dearth@herald-mail.com
    In an event coordinated to rival Gov. Martin O’Malley’s visit to Hagerstown, 11 people rallied in the wind and rain Monday to urge people to sign a petition that would give Maryland voters the chance to vote on same-sex marriage and other...

    Tags: Elections, Gays and Lesbians, Politics, Maryland General Assembly, Family

    7. Feb 23, 2012 |Story| AP Member Choice Complete

  7. Md. lawmakers OK gay marriage bill; O'Malley expected to sign

    Gay marriage is all but legalized in Maryland after the legislature gave its final OK Thursday to the law that’s being sent to Gov. Martin O’Malley, who said he expects to sign it sometime this week.
    Gay marriage is all but legalized in Maryland after the legislature gave its final OK Thursday to the law that’s being sent to Gov. Martin O’Malley, who said he expects to sign it sometime this week. In a small but expected margin, the...

    Tags: Democratic Party, Allan H. Kittleman, Referenda, Politics, Gays and Lesbians

    8. Mar 11, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  8. Letters to the Editor - March 11

    Please tell me something good about Keystone pipeline To the editor: Regarding George Michael’s column (Feb. 17), I take issue with the statment, “Gas prices will continue to rise as long as the Democrats are running the show, blocking...

    Tags: Petroleum Industry, Executive Branch, Religion and Belief, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Washington, DC

    9. Mar 14, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Tough Pa. voter ID bill still being debated

    A measure that could become one of the nation’s toughest photo identification laws for voters headed toward a third day of debate in Pennsylvania’s state House of Representatives as the sparring between Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday...

    Tags: Elections, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Barack Obama, Interior Policy

    10. Jan 31, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. O'Malley urges Senate panel to OK same-sex marriage this year

    Gov. Martin O’Malley urged a Senate legislative committee on Tuesday to approve a same-sex marriage bill this year, calling for “equal respect for the freedom of all.”
    andrews@herald-mail.com
    Gov. Martin O’Malley urged a Senate legislative committee on Tuesday to approve a same-sex marriage bill this year, calling for “equal respect for the freedom of all.” “It’s not right, and it is unjust that the children of...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Democratic Party, Elections, Republican Party

    11. Jan 1, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  11. Art Callaham: Predictions for 2012

    I suppose everyone who writes a column on a recurring basis periodically writes one that makes predictions.  So, here are my predictions for 2012. If the good Lord and The Hearld-Mail allow me to continue writing for another year I’ll publish a...

    Tags: U.S. Senate, Executive Branch, DREAM Act, Democratic Party, Elections

    12. Dec 15, 2011 |Story| AP Member Choice Complete

  12. Congress clears $662 billion defense bill

    Congress passed a massive $662 billion defense bill Thursday after months of wrangling over how to handle captured terrorist suspects without violating Americans' constitutional rights.
    Associated Press
    Congress passed a massive $662 billion defense bill Thursday after months of wrangling over how to handle captured terrorist suspects without violating Americans' constitutional rights. A last-minute compromise produced a truce but lawmakers said the...

    Tags: Democratic Party, Iraq, Republican Party, Prisoners and Detainees, White House

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