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Catholic Archdiocese Threatens To Take (Our) Toys and Go Home

Fannies Room  22 hours ago

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington [DC] is threatening to stop doing business with the District if the DC's same-sex marriage law passes.
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DC Board of Elections rejects marriage ballot initiative... a model for America?

Bilerico  6 days ago

HRC's blog reports that there won't be a ballot initiative on marriage in DC:

Today, the D.
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Video: We see your Brown, NOM, and we raise you a Catania

Good As You  6 days ago

Apparently seeing more benefits in rambling than we do, the National Organization for Marriage is now proudly highlighting this video from the Brian Brown's recent D.
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"It's a dangerous thing when the Catholic Church starts writing and determining the legislation and the laws of the District of Columbia,&qu

America Blog  Nov 13 09

Yesterday, John and I both posted on the Catholic Church's threat to abandon the poor, sick and homeless because of it unrelenting hatred towards gay people.
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Catholic Church Gives Washington D. C. An Ultimatum on Same-Sex Marriage

Straight Not Narrow  Nov 13 09

From the Washington Post:The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps with adoption, homelessness and health care.
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D.C. Council calling Catholic Charity's bluff

Pams House blend  Nov 12 09

Clergy United for Marriage Equality has apparently been effective in sidelining the Protestant radical-right in the Washington, D.
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For marriage victories, we must face and use religion

Bilerico  Nov 12 09

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., is saying it might not be able to continue its social services programs if a marriage equality bill is passed by the D.
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Catholic Church gives D.C. ultimatum on same-sex marriage issue

Topix Gay News  Nov 12 09

Several D.C. Council members said the Catholic Church is trying to erode the city's long-standing laws protecting gay men and lesbians from discrimination.
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Catholics Church Threatens D.C. Council Over Marriage Equality Bill

Towleroad  Nov 12 09

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington D.C. has told the D.C. Council that if they are forced to recognize same-sex married couples (as D.
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Catholic Church Issues Ultimatum To DC: Allow Us To Discriminate Against Gays Or We Won't Feed Or Shelter The Homeless

Joe My God  Nov 12 09

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington DC has issued an ultimatum to Washington DC, saying if marriage equality is approved without an exemption for them, they will end all their social service programs including food and shelter for the homeless, adoption programs, and public health services.
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Excuse Me, Council - Will You Marry Me?

Perez Hilton  Nov 04 09

The Washington, D.C. Council is currently in the process of hearings on marriage equality, and Andrew Hertzberg and Andy Rollman took their relationship to Capitol Hill on Tuesday in support of equality! While speaking in front of the council, Hertzberg actually proposed marriage to his partner!!! So romantic! Check out the vid above for the positive [.
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Gay Marriage Proposal Sparks Delight and Outrage at D.C. Hearings

Towleroad  Nov 03 09

A proposal between two Andys (aww) caused a stir at the second day of D.C. Council hearings on marriage equality yesterday.
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Proposal Interrupts D.C. Gay Marriage Hearing

Advocate  Nov 02 09

The Washington D.C. council’s hearing on legalizing same-sex marriage was interrupted Tuesday when one of the witnesses stopped to propose to his partner.
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Pro-equality clergy greatly outnumber the anti-gay variety in Washington, D.C.

Pams House blend  Oct 30 09

Referendum 71 activities in Washington State have kept me so busy that I've had little time to watch marriage equality events unfolding in the other Washington.
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #562: D.C. Marriage Equality Edition

Towleroad  Oct 30 09

Earlier in the week, I posted a video of a woman going "Biblical" at the D.C. marriage equality hearings before the D.
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Woman Unleashes, Biblical Anti-Gay Rant at DC Marriage Hearings

Rod Online  Oct 27 09

"The demons done showed up!" Bishop Harry Jackson's anti-gay zealots saved by the best for last with this bizarre testimony by self-professed "Christian" Earnestine Copeland, the final witness testimony before the Washington D.
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Woman Goes Biblical at D.C. Council Marriage Equality Hearings

Towleroad  Oct 27 09

"Demons!" One of Bishop Harry Jackson's disciples apparently got the final slot in yesterday's testimony before the D.
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Debate Over Gay Marriage Starts Monday in D.C.

Gay Agenda  Oct 25 09

On Monday of this coming week, the D.C. Council will open two days of public hearings on same-sex marriage.
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269 People Set to Testify at D.C. Marriage Equality Hearings

Towleroad  Oct 23 09

D.C. Council member Phil Mendelson, chairman of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, told the Washington Post he can't recall a hearing with as many public witnesses as that set to begin on Monday which deals with the proposal for.
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D.C. officials to hear many voices on gay marriage

Yahoo Gay News / The Washington DC Examiner  Oct 19 09

Nearly 100 people are signed up to speak during the D.C. Council's much-anticipated hearing on gay marriage, which will be the culmination of two days in the District where the issue of same-sex unions will be at the forefront.
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