Voting on marriage equality in DC

Bilerico Nov 03 09

The hearing on marriage equality in DC continued today before the City Council Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary. Last week there were theatrics by those opposing marriage equality, but there was also a common theme. They want the people to vote. That theme continued yesterday.

Under DC law, however, human rights matters are not subject to popular vote. So opponents asked for an "advisory referendum," even though it would not be binding. Last week that gave Council Member David Catania the opportunity to note that the only time such an advisory referendum has been held in the District of Columbia was on December 21, 1865, and the subject was giving freed slaves the right to vote. Full story...

Tagged: 1865, advisory referendum, city council committee, council member, david catania, district of columbia, freed slaves, georgetown,

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