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Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act Hearings - March 11 and 12, 2009


On this page you'll find a collection of interviews and news stories relating to hearings on the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act before the House of Delegates and State Senate on March 11 and 12, 2009.


Participant Interviews


Director of Development Kevin Walling sat down with a few of those who gave testimony in favor of marriage equality and talked to them about what this day, and this issue, means to them.

Dr. Chris Beyrer, M.D.




J.B. Hanson




Irene Huskens




Elbridge James




Michael Lacey




Bernice and Steve Melov




News Stories


365Gay.com: "Maryland lawmakers take up gay marriage bill"


Baltimore Sun: "Gilchrest offers support in Annapolis for gay marriage"


Frederick News-Post: "Same-sex couples call for right to marry"


The Gazette: "Advocates of same-sex marriage tout benefits"


NBC Washington: "Md. Same-Sex Couples Call for Right to Marry"


WAMU-FM: "Maryland Legislators to Consider Bills on Gay Marriage"


WBAL-AM: "Commitees Debate Gay Marriage; Advocates Say Support Increases"


WJLA-TV: "Maryland Legislature to Consider Gay Marriage Bill"


WUSA-TV: "Gay Marriage Debate Reignites In Maryland"