Same-Sex Marriage

Scouts and equality

2013-05-22 10:35:00

One of the first things that an incoming Boy Scout must learn is the Scout Law. It's become so famous that many people outside the organization likely recognize it. "A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,...

Progress on immigration

2013-05-22 10:35:00

Just when Washington looked like it was completely preoccupied with the scandals, real and imaginary, swirling around the White House, a group of Democrats and Republicans in the Senate managed the unexpected (and, these days, extraordinary): They...

Ben Carson's remarks 'denigrated' homosexuals [Letter]

2013-05-22 17:47:00

I have to disagree with Diane Brown ("Only closed minds stifle opposing viewpoints, May 16) on both her key points about Ben Carson's remarks on marriage equality and the opposition to him giving the commencement speech at Johns Hopkins University this...

Baltimore percentage of same-sex couples raising kids among highest in nation

2013-05-21 06:31:00

Same-sex couples in the Baltimore area are raising children at a higher rate than in most large metropolitan regions in the nation, according to a new study released by a think tank at the UCLA School of Law. The study, released this week by the...

The triumph of progressivism: Graduation 2013 and 1968

2013-05-22 00:00:00

Many of you soon-to-be college graduates are determined to make the world a better place. Some of you are choosing careers in public service or joining nonprofits or volunteering in your communities. But many of you are cynical about politics. You see...

Baltimore mayor to preside over mass wedding at GLBT Pride event

2013-05-20 13:23:57

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will preside over a mass wedding of same-sex couples at this year's Baltimore Pride Celebration, with the event drawing interest from couples as far away as Atlanta, according to organizers. In November, Maryland became one...

Same speculation, different styles for O'Malley, Cuomo

2013-05-18 11:52:11

By the time Gov. Martin O'Malley left the Democratic convention last fall, he had schmoozed with party leaders from Iowa, spoken to potential donors and hosted swanky parties that kept delegates entertained into the next morning — efforts that...

Why should tea party groups be tax exempt?

2013-05-20 05:15:00

Like most people, I was originally horrified by the reported targeting of tea party groups ("IRS head forced to go," May 16). I am now less horrified. It is reported that various tea party groups were requesting tax exempt status as a "social welfare"...

An encore for Macklemore's pro-gay Preakness Infield performance

2013-05-20 05:43:00

Consider this our encore applause for Macklemore's performance at Preakness. This weekend, the self-made Seattle rapper took the stage at the Triple Crown's second jewel�and delivered a set that included his two most recognizable songs -- "Thrift Shop"...

Preakness 2013 headliners pump up the infield

2013-05-18 17:39:00

There was a sharp contrast between the two headlining performances at this year's Preakness InfieldFest. Frugal rapper Macklemore, an independent artist with two No. 1 hit singles to his name, won the crowd over Saturday with messages that were...

Rawlings-Blake named grand marshal for LGBT celebration

2013-05-14 16:34:00

Organizers of this year's Baltimore Pride celebration have chosen Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to serve as grand marshal in recognition of her support for the gay community. The GLBT Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland is hosting the...

A new day for Maryland moms

2013-05-12 05:00:00

Mothers are very important people. They give us hugs and kisses; they put Band-Aids on our wounds; they hide special notes in our lunch boxes. They're so special and important that they even get their own day. Today, my two brothers — Matthew and...

A masked protester waves a French flag as movements against gay marriage demonstrate in Paris.

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Gay marriage

2013-05-15 05:36:00

Lawmakers and gay marriage

2013-05-09 08:05:00