Maine And Maryland Couples Celebrate Marriage Equality As Laws Take Effect

From ThinkProgress Wed Jan 2 2013, 14:00:56

Over the past week, same-sex couples in Maryland and Maine were able to start wedding as voter-approved laws in both states took effect. Celebrations began in Maine on Saturday and in Maryland New Year's Day. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake officiated one of the first ceremonies just after midnight, calling the passed referendum "a remarkable achievement" [...]

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