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Del. Neil C. Parrott seeking anonymity for petition signers
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comDel. Neil C. Parrott stirred up the state last year by creating a website to collect signed petitions, forcing laws such as the ones on same-sex marriage and in-state tuition for illegal immigrants onto the ballot in the November election. And...Tags: Democratic Party, Voting, Hearing Impairment, Elections, Laws
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Letters to the Editor - Jan. 6
Mallard Fillmore cartoon was absurd To the editor: Never having seen a Mallard Fillmore cartoon prior to the one in question, I have to wonder if they are equally absurd. To say that Obama’s re-election is due to the mainstream media beggars...Tags: Democratic Party, Media Industry, Weaponry, The Washington Post, U.S. Department of State
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Same-sex couple of nearly 39 years weds in Washington County Circuit Court
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comCris Elkins and Gene Hannold walked into Washington County Circuit Court together on Wednesday afternoon as a same-sex couple of nearly 39 years, waiting for their chance at equality. After picking up their marriage license, Elkins, 68, and Hannold, 80,...Tags: Family, Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage, Social Issues, Maryland General Assembly
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USMH forum reveals public's concerns for upcoming session in Annapolis
davem@herald-mail.comConcerns over Maryland’s new gay marriage law, money for a proposed public safety training center in Washington County and an “assault” on Maryland’s farmers through new environmental regulations were among the issues discussed...Tags: Allegany County, Same-Sex Marriage, Christopher B. Shank, Crime, Law and Justice, Health and Safety at School
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2012 in Review: Columnist Tim Rowland looks back
The year 2012 begins in splendid fashion in Washington County, as thousands of people line up to sign a petition that would make this our Best Year Ever. The only caveat is that this proposition would have to be approved by Maryland voters, although...
Tags: Maryland State Police, Elections, Marketing, Annapolis, Health and Medical Professionals
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Pa. pot backers fired up by votes
Some advocates of repealing or relaxing Pennsylvania’s anti-marijuana laws say they are encouraged by referendum votes to legalize recreational use of the drug in Colorado and Washington state, but Gov. Tom Corbett vows to veto any such bill. State...Tags: Democratic Party, Government, Executive Branch, Marijuana Use, Elections
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Mail Call - Dec. 7
“As we celebrated Thanksgiving just a few days ago, I am very thankful that the extremely radical right of the Republican Party, and their puppet Mitt Romney, will not be appointing up to three Supreme Court justices during the next four years. This...Tags: John McCain, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Republican Party, Holidays, Elections
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Same-sex couples begin getting marriage licenses in Md.
Elated same-sex couples began getting marriage licenses in Maryland on Thursday, though they won’t go into effect until Jan. 1. Kim Hinken was the first person to get a marriage license in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court. The 52-year-old...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Family, Government, Douglas F. Gansler, Voting
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First same-sex marriage licenses might be issued in Md. on Thursday
andrews@herald-mail.comSame-sex couples in Maryland should be able to start getting marriage licenses on Thursday for weddings to be held on or after Jan. 1. On Thursday morning, Gov. Martin O’Malley is expected to sign a proclamation certifying the Nov. 6 election...Tags: Family, Same-Sex Marriage, Weddings, Crime, Law and Justice, Marriage
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Same-sex couples can get marriage licenses after O'Malley proclaims results
Capital News ServiceAn opinion released Thursday by the attorney general’s office said that same-sex couples can obtain marriage licenses as soon as Gov. Martin O’Malley “formally proclaims” the results of this month’s election, which he is...Tags: Family, Lawyers, Same-Sex Marriage, Crime, Law and Justice, Douglas F. Gansler
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David Hanlin: Republican Party needs to 'evolve'
Earlier this month, Maryland voters delivered a hard punch to the gut of right-wing, conservative Republicans. The GOP supported three ballot questions challenging laws passed by the General Assembly. Washington County Republicans took the lead in...Tags: Democratic Party, Voting, Michael Steele, Parties and Movements, Republican Party
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Time to act, Obama declares, taking oath second time
The Associated PressTurning the page on years of war and recession, President Barack Obama summoned a divided nation Monday to act with “passion and dedication” to broaden equality and prosperity at home, nurture democracy around the world and combat global...Tags: National Government, Chuck Hagel, John Kerry, Government, Justice and Rights
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