Topic: Council Of The District Of Columbia
District of Columbia Council takes first of 2 votes on same-sex marriage, passes bill 11-2In the first of two votes on allowing same-sex marriage in the nation's capital, the District of Columbia City Council has passed the bill 11 to 2. The ...
DC board says 'no' to putting gay marriage ban on ballot, citing human rights lawA measure to let voters decide whether to ban same-sex marriages in D.C. cannot go on the ballot because it would violate a city human rights law, the ...
Campaign for D.C. City Council turns gay camps against each other An openly gay former D.C. Parks and Recreation director has announced he will run for D.C. City Council in 2010, gay weekly the 'Washington Blade' reported. His opponent, Phil Mendelson, is ...
DC Council gives final approval to recognize same-sex marriages from other statesAfter an emotional debate, the D.C. Council has given final approval to legislation that recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. Tuesday's vote is considered the first step toward eventually allowing ...