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ACLU and Equality Maryland Urge Maryland High Court to Strike Down Law Banning Same-Sex Couples from Marriage (12/04/06)

Maryland Psychologists, Social Workers, and Child Welfare Advocates Speak Out in Support of Marriage for Same-Sex Couples (11/30/06)

Why a Transgender Day of Remembrance? (11/20/06)

Election 2006 Wrap-Up: Equality Wins Big (11/08/06)

Preparing For A Bruising : A Note from Executive Director Dan Furmansky (10/31/06)

New Jersey High Court Rules in Favor of Equal Benefits, But Does Not Mandate Marriage Equality (10/25/06)

Social Justice & Labor Leader Christine Chavez to Give Keynote Address at Equality Maryland Jazz Brunch (10/11/06)

Primary Elections Recap (9/13/06)

Dealing with Disappointment from Today's Washington Decision (7/26/06)

The 2006 Chesapeake Pride Festival is coming! (7/26/06)

Equality Maryland Forms Political Action Committee (7/21/06)

New York Court of Appeals Rules Against Equality (7/06/06)

Gazette Op-Ed Columnist Compares Gays to Pedophiles and Serial Killers (6/28/06)

Equality Maryland Praises Governor Ehrlich For Removing Anti-Gay Metro Board Member (6/16/06)

Equality Maryland Welcomes New Political/Campaign Director (6/14/06)

Broad Coalition Counters Damaging Rhetoric of "Conversion Therapy" Conference in Silver Spring (6/13/06)

Night Out for Equality Gala – Huge Success! (5/23/06)

Equality Maryland Condemns Michael Steele's Appearance at Anti-gay Conference (5/05/06)

Forum on Civil Rights, Latinas/Latinos and Marriage (4/18/06)

Legislative Session Wrap-up (4/17/06)

Doug Duncan Opposes Anti-gay Amendment; O'Malley Remains Mum; Ehrlich Continues Anti-gay Rhetoric (4/17/06)

Equality Maryland Succeeds in Providing Greater Peace of Mind to All Marylanders (3/29/06)

Anti-Gay Senators Move to Write Discrimination in the Constitution (3/28/06)

Public Forum to Focus on HIV/AIDS Policy Issues and Governor's Race (3/21/06)

Report: Couples Face Severe Obstacles Obtaining Substitute Marriage Benefits (3/16/06)

Community Forum to Address Issues of Children of Same-sex Parents (02/16/06)

Op-Ed: Don't Deny Gays, Lesbians Full American Dream (02/10/06)

Op-Ed: Marriage And God's Will — According To Man’s Interpretation (02/10/06)

More Than A Thousand Marylanders Set To Rally For Fairness In Annapolis This Monday (2/08/06)

Children Of Same-Sex Couples Speak Out (2/03/06)

The staff and Board of Directors of Equality Maryland mourn the loss of another herione of the Civil Rights Movement (2/01/06)

NAACP Leads Pack Of Civil Rights Organizations Speaking Out Against "Bigotry" (1/31/06)

Responses to Calls for a Constitutional Amendment (1/26/06)

Responses to Ruling from Elected Officials and Community Leaders (1/26/06)

240 Maryland Clergy Say "It's Not Moral" to Ban Marriage and Legal Protections for Same-Sex Couples (01/23/06)

Maryland Court Says State Cannot Bar Same-Sex Couples from Marriage Protections (1/20/06)

Religious Leaders to Convene in Annapolis to Oppose Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment (1/19/06)

When Abba becomes Ima: Transsexuals in the Orthodox world (12/25/06)

President signs extension of Ryan White CARE Act (12/19/06)

Lesbian 'de facto' parent wins visitation rights in Md. (12/15/06)

Md. judges likely know how they will rule in marriage case (12/15/06)

New Jersey Passes Trans-Inclusive Nondiscrimination Legislation (12/14/06)

Passage of federal act preserves AIDS funds (12/12/06)

Maryland's Highest Court Hears Marriage Case (12/08/06)

Anti-gay Md. delegate retains seat (12/08/06)

Same-sex marriage goes to state's high court (12/08/06)

Conservative Jews Allow Gay Rabbis and Unions (12/07/06)

Defining fundamental rights (12/07/06)

Why are gay Americans different from others? (12/05/06)

Court hears gay marriage arguments (12/04/06)

As Md. Court Weighs Same-Sex Marriage, Plaintiffs Hear Echoes of Previous Fight (12/04/06)

Md. high court hears gay marriage case (12/04/06)

Gay marriage fight escalates (12/03/06)

Supporting Boys or Girls When the Line Isn't Clear (12/02/06)

Gay couples hope holidays bring gift of marriage rights (12/01/06)

Panel supports gay parents (12/01/06)

Still standing up for rights, respect: Civil rights marcher sues for gay marriage (11/28/06)

Gay marriage case draws national attention (11/28/06)

Maryland court to launch Webcasting plan (11/27/06)

Gay couple awaits adoption ruling from U.S. court (11/26/06)

Election Aftermath: What it Means to Us (11/22/06)

Court says Israel must recognize gay marriage (11/21/06)

Same-sex marriage: The big day approaches (11/17/06)

New Dems mixed on gay issues (11/17/06)

AA County Delegate Race Decided By 28 Votes (11/17/06)

University of Maryland may pay for partner benefits (11/17/06)

Homosexual Animals Out of the Closet (11/16/06)

South African Parliament Approves Gay Marriages (11/14/06)

Blood Libel and Homophobia (11/10/06)

Mexico City Approves Gay Civil Unions (11/09/06)

4 gay candidates win in Maryland (11/08/06)

Ehrlich concedes governor's race (11/08/06)

Anti-gay marriage measure loses in Arizona (11/08/06)

NAACP Leader Denounces Anti-Gay Amendment (11/01/06)

Baltimore region fears big slash in AIDS funds (10/31/06)

Speculation on Gay Marriage Ruling Swirls in New Jersey (10/23/06)

Bishop Allows Gay Blessings (10/22/06)

Studds' Husband Denied Congressional Pension (10/17/06)

Ten Questions for Dan Furmansky (10/13/06)

Gay candidate 'in the hunt' on Eastern Shore (10/13/06)

Man fights partner's family over gravesite (9/29/06)

Massachusetts to grant marriage licenses to Rhode Island couples (9/29/06)

National Black Justice Coalition and Equality Maryland Team up to Register lgbt Voters (9/01/06)

New U.S. pension law adds gay protections (8/18/06)

Record number of gays seek office in Md. (8/18/06)

Revised Montgomery Co. sex-ed curriculum to be unveiled (8/11/06)

Political Transition: Democrat Dana Beyer fights to be Maryland's first transgender delegate (8/10/06)

EQMD Board Member Rejects Republican Party (8/10/06)

U.N. chides U.S. on gay rights (8/02/06)

Judges to hear same-sex lawsuit (7/28/06)

Top Md. court takes up gay marriage case (7/27/06)

Maryland advance directive forms now available (7/27/06)

Rational Lampoon: How to make a thorny constitutional question disappear (7/26/06)

Washington Lawmaker To Bring In Gay Marriage Bill (7/26/06)

Washington State Supreme Court to issue gay marriage decision Wednesday (7/25/06)

Candidate is milestone for transgender Americans (7/24/06)

Why Not Civil Unions? (7/21/06)

Born Different (7/20/06)

House rejects gay marriage ban amendment (7/18/06)

Poised for Senate seat - by default
No opponents in sight for Montgomery County Democrat (7/11/06)

The freedom to marry: Keep dancing (7/10/06)

N.Y. Court Upholds Gay Marriage Ban (7/06/06)

New York Nixes Gay Marriage (7/06/06)

Kids have to hear gay parents vilified (7/02/06)

Maryland Senate Race May Hinge On Ethnicity (7/02/06)

Mixed Picture Emerges of Global Gay Rights (7/01/06)

Md. governor appoints gay judge (6/28/06)

Ehrlich names gay to bench (6/24/06)

AP: Pentagon lists homosexuality as disorder (6/19/06)

Ehrlich appointee fired over remark (6/16/06)

It's all about getting votes (6/14/06)

Saving Marriage (6/09/06)

Bid to ban gay unions flops (6/08/06)

Statement of Sen. Russ Feingold on the Marriage Amendment (6/07/06)

Gay Conversion Conference Criticized (6/07/06)

Listen to Dan Furmansky's interview on The Barbershop Radio Show! (Click on "Showtime" to hear the May 26 interview.)

Baltimore Sun Editorial: Nothing better to do? (6/06/06)

President Discusses Marriage Protection Amendment (6/05/06)

Senate to revisit same-sex marriage (6/05/06)

Local activists plan to counter ex-gay conference with two planned vigils (5/25/06)

Newcomer Beyer running for House seat in Dist. 18 (5/24/06)

Clergy Group Aims to Block Gay Marriage Amendment (5/23/06)

State of Mind: Dan Furmansky and Equality Maryland's growing fight for the state's gay and lesbian community (5/18/06)

Feingold, Specter clash over gay marriage (5/18/06)

Trans candidate takes aim at political barriers (5/11/06)

Gay rights advocates respond to Steele's address (5/10/06)

As Jimeno bows out, Dwyer steps forth, and more Republicans may follow (5/10/06)

Year of the Black Republican? (5/10/06)

Equality Maryland Stages Successful Fundraiser in Howard County (4/28/06)

O'Malley evasive on anti-gay amendment (4/27/06)

Dan McCarthy: Same-sex marriage morally right and fiscally sound (4/18/06)

4 Md. Senate hopefuls back gay marriage (4/13/06)

Ehrlich wants $150,000 grant for Baptist convention (4/12/06)

Marriage amendment picks up four Senate votes over '04 (4/12/06)

The comfort of a loved one (4/09/06)

Md. advance directive bills don't approximate marriage rights: activists (4/07/06)

Commissioner Admits to Online Sex Chats (4/07/06)

Democrats troubled by Ehrlich’s grant to religious conference (3/31/06)

Changing minds in Maryland (3/31/06)

Panel argues case for same-sex marriage (3/30/06)

SJC upholds law barring out-of-state gay couples from marriage (3/30/06)

Gay father wins custody ruling (3/29/06)

State fails to extend coverage (3/29/06)

Children need loving parents — period (3/24/06)

Kids Raised By Same-Sex Couples Speak Out To Defend Their Families (3/22/06)

Advocates Hope Ruling Renews Focus on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' (3/13/06)

A Four-Part Series in Southern Maryland Newspapers (3/10/06)

Fervor of belief has nothing to do with truth (3/10/06)

Protesters picket at Marine's funeral (3/10/06)

Emotions flare over same-sex marriage (3/02/06)

Dwyer To Push For Judge's Impeachment (2/24/06)

Civil Rights Belong To Everyone (2/22/06)

Md. Lawmakers To Consider Funeral Protest Ban (2/22/06)

Gay rights group reborn in Frederick 15 residents protest gay marriage ban proposal in Annapolis (2/16/06)

'Don't Ask' Costs More Than Expected (2/14/06)

Marriage Ban Draws Protest (2/14/06)

Demonstrators Urge Halt To Anti-Gay-Marriage Bills Advocates Of Same-Sex Unions Hold Rally In Annapolis (2/13/06)

Marriage Ban Began Without A Hitch (2/13/06)

Del. Don Dwyer: Patriot To Believers, Pariah To Politicians (2/05/06)

The Names on the List (2/05/06)

Votes and Marriage(2/05/06)

Gay Marriage Bill Killed In House (2/03/06)

Del. Dwyer A Beacon On The Right (2/03/06)

Ehrlich Wants Gay Marriage On Ballot (2/03/06)

Gay Marriage Amendment Defeated In Committee (2/02/06)

Md. Gay Marriage Vote Thwarted For Now (2/02/06)

Dwyer Leads Charge For State Amendment To Outlaw Gay Marriage (2/01/06)

Gay Marriage Amendment Seen Eroding Current Law - Professor Says Md. Bill Could Outlaw Divorce (2/01/06)

Gay Marriage Politics (1/29/06)

Gay Unions Fracture Md.'s Black Caucus (1/28/06)

Candidates Take Sides On Gay Marriage (1/27/06)

Father to Ehrlich: Reconsider Position on "Protecting Traditional Marriage"(1/27/06)

Support Asserted For Gay-Union Ban (1/26/06)

Marriage-Equality Ball Now In The Opponents' Court (1/26/06)

Delegation Backs Ban On Gay Marriage (1/25/06)

Judge Lands In Spotlight (1/24/06)

Lestitian Continues Fight To Spare Others (1/24/06)

Mfume Backs Gay Marriage For Md. (1/23/06)

Gay Marriage Puts Officials On the Spot (1/22/06)

Opinion: Marriage Equality (1/22/06)

Senior Couple Among Winners In Maryland Same-Sex Marriage Case Former Minister, Retired Social Security Employee Have Been Together 27 Years (1/21/06)

Gay Marriage Ban Falls (1/21/06)

Ruling Could Have Impact On Fall Elections In Md. (1/21/06)

Lobby Day Set To Rally Against Anti-LGBT Legislation (1/20/06)

Md. Court Rules Against Same Sex Marriage Ban (1/20/06)

Judge: Same Sex Marriage Ban Won't Hold Up (1/20/06)

Ehrlich Proposes Alternative Rights For Partners (1/19/06)