Archive for D.C. Home Rule
Marking Equality Milestones in DC, Maryland
Today we mark another milestone on the superhighway to full equality, as DC began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The District joins five states, and, although progress has otherwise slowed for the time being, who can seriously doubt that before long this struggle will be in the rear-view mirror?
There’s always something to drag it [...]
The Catholic Church in D.C. Outdoes Itself
Just this morning, I was at thinking that it might be time to write a few words in praise of the Catholic Church. Of course, it’s hard for me to do that given (1) my own history as a conscriptee (until old enough to opt out); (2) the Church’s stand on same-sex unions; and (3) [...]
“Will it Float”? DC Council Member Introduces Marriage Equality Bill
I’ve used one of the most underrated recurring bits in TV history as my hook line above, as a melancholy way of noting some loss in the way I feel about David Letterman. (Here’s a blog site just for “Will it Float” episodes. One more reason to love the blog-0-sphere!) I might or might not [...]
DC About to Provide a Preview of Congressional Marriage Equality Debate?
Even as Vermont was breaking through the Governor’s veto to enact a marriage equality law on Tuesday, the District of Columbia’s Council was voting unanimously (12-zip) to recognize same-sex marriages from other states. This was a preliminary vote; the Real Deal happens in early May. Then what?
The Home Rule Act of 1973 gave the District [...]