Archive: same-sex marriage
Gay Marriage in D.C.: Heroes in a righteous cause
By Samuel Johnson Crofton I was raised Roman Catholic, and as a youth I always dreamed of being married one day. But like so many closeted gay youths, that dream stayed silent within me because I truly wanted to be...
By Michael Larabee | November 23, 2009; 04:18 PM ET | Comments (2)
A publicly funded charity should serve the public
By Mark Levine Washington The Catholic Church’s complaint rings hollow. No charity should take millions of dollars from taxpayers and then treat as second-class citizens the very taxpayers who fund it. Gay men and lesbians pay taxes, too. Catholic Charities...
By Michael Larabee | November 18, 2009; 04:05 PM ET | Comments (13)
D.C.'s same-sex marriage bill: Finding the balance
By Donald W. Wuerl Washington One year ago, I stood with city leaders on a hill in Northeast as we broke ground for affordable housing in the District. When the St. Martin’s Apartments are completed, nearly 200 low-income families and...
By Michael Larabee | November 17, 2009; 04:40 PM ET | Comments (21)
A closet Catholic's lament
By Jennie Kushlis Washington I was deeply saddened to learn that the Roman Catholic Church has gotten so involved in the local debate on same-sex marriage. More accurately, I cringed with embarrassment that the only faith I’ve ever known for...
By Michael Larabee | November 16, 2009; 02:56 PM ET | Comments (9)
A Marriage Like Any Other
By Rich Madaleno Kensington In 2002, I became the first openly gay person elected to the Maryland General Assembly. It was important to me to be straightforward about who I was while not being pigeonholed as “the gay guy.” I...
By Michael Larabee | August 27, 2009; 06:00 AM ET | Comments (30)
The Same-Sex Marriage Debate (Continued)
Real Threats to D.C. Children Pastor Harry R. Jackson Jr. wrote last week about his opposition to the District's recognition of same-sex marriages legally performed in other jurisdictions ["One Man, One Woman -- Only"]. Several times in his piece, Jackson...
By Marisa Katz | May 17, 2009; 12:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
Standing Up for Barry
By David Fisher Edgewater As a conservative Republican, I never imagined a day when I would be writing a letter in support of D.C. Council member Marion Barry, but that is exactly what I am doing. Mr. Barry, who has...
By Vince Rinehart | May 11, 2009; 03:34 PM ET | Comments (4)
Mr. Barry Doesn't Speak for Me
By Niki Mitchell Washington D.C. Council member Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) certainly does not speak for the entire black community regarding gay marriage in the District [“Uproar in D.C. as Same-Sex Marriage Gains”]. I am straight, I have been married...
By Vince Rinehart | May 11, 2009; 02:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
One Man, One Woman -- Only
By Harry R. Jackson Jr. Beltsville When the D.C. Council passed a measure last week to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere, the council members acted surreptitiously and violated the sacred trust of their office. This decision, in which little attention...
By Marisa Katz | May 8, 2009; 07:46 PM ET | Comments (6)
Marion Barry Doesn't Get It
By Michael Stanek Washington There were nights in high school and college when I’d cry myself to sleep over the confusion and frustration I felt over my sexuality. As with every other moment at that time, I’d force my tears...
By Marisa Katz | May 8, 2009; 07:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
D.C.'s Same-Sex Marriage Vote
By David A. Catania Last week, the District took an important step toward fulfilling its motto of justitia omnibus (justice for all). By a 12 to 1 vote, the D.C. Council voted to recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in other...
By Gina Acosta | May 7, 2009; 06:38 PM ET | Comments (1)
