News on Council Of The District Of Columbia

DC Council takes first vote on same-sex marriage

2010-04-16T08:46:06Z

District of Columbia Council takes first of 2 votes on same-sex marriage, passes bill 11-2

In 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 D.C. Council voted for the first time Tuesday. The bill had been expected to pass, as 10 of the 13 council members co...

DC board won't allow gay marriage ban on ballot

2010-04-16T09:05:05Z

DC board says 'no' to putting gay marriage ban on ballot, citing human rights law

A 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 Board of Elections and Ethics ruled Tuesday.

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 Bl...

DC Council votes to recognize gay marriages

2010-04-16T12:30:07Z

DC Council gives final approval to recognize same-sex marriages from other states

After 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 gay marriages to be performed in Washington.

The...

The Public Battle for Marriage Is Over

2010-10-23T22:23:17Z

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