December 12, 2013
Heather Mizeur

Heather Mizeur Joins Chris Jansing on MSNBC

Maryland candidate for governor talks about legalizing pot and pre-k education

Maryland Candidate for Governor, Heather Mizeur joined Chris Jansing on MSNBC on December 11 to discuss her views on legalizing marijuana, raising the minimum wage, and funding pre-k education.
December 11, 2013
Edie Windsor

Edie Windsor Named #3 in Top 5 of Time Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’

The DOMA plaintiff launches new website


Edith “Edie” Windsor, the plaintiff in the June 2013 Supreme Court decision that struck down the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act,” is on the editorial short list of 5 – coming in at #3 - for Time Magazine’s person of the year.
December 3, 2013
Hyattsville MD Seal

Hyattsville City Council Passes Human Rights Act

First small city in Maryland to prohibit discrimination against transgender individuals

On December 2, 2013 the Hyattsville City Council, in a 9-0 vote, passed the Hyattsville Human Rights Act.
November 12, 2013
Hawaii

Hawaii Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

By Oskar Garcia, Associated Press
The state Senate passed a bill Tuesday legalizing gay marriage, putting Hawaii a signature away from becoming a same-sex wedding destination. Senators passed the bill 19-4 with two lawmakers excused.