First Washington Gay Marriages Likely From As Early As March 8th

Same sex couples in Washington DC should be able to apply for gay marriage licenses from as early as March 2nd according to predictions by the City Council. Now posted as an estimated date on the city website, the Mayoral spokeswoman Mafara Hobson said that gay couples should be able to apply for marriage licenses [...]

And Let The Countdown For Washington Gay Marriage…. Start Again

As soon as Mayor Fenty singed the DC gay marriage bill, there were a whole host of Washington DC same sex couples starting the countdown on their watches for the 30 days that must pass before Congress could no longer act to reject the bill. Well it’s time to stop that timer and start all [...]

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty Signs Washington Gay Marriage Bill Leaving Only Congress Standing In Its Way

Adrian Fenty, the District of Columbia Mayor, yesterday signed a bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington. Taking place in a public ceremony at the All Souls Church in Washington’s Ward 1, which has a gay-friendly Unitarian congregation, the signing would normally mark the last step in the process, however in the case of the [...]

Congressman Jason Chaffetz Promises To Get Gay Marriage In Washington Overturned

Whilst many believe that the gay marriage bill will pass through Congress unhindered, there’s one man who’s committed to do all that he can to make sure that it doesn’t, and that man is Republican Jason Chaffetz of Utah. Already well known for his opposition to gay marriage, having backed Congress’ D.C. Defense of Marriage [...]

Final Vote On Gay Marriage In Washington Expected To Pass Easily (With Marriages Being As Early As Jan 15th)

A final vote on a bill allowing same sex marriage in the District of Columbia is expected to take place today, and expected to pass with little challenge. Gathering in support of the bill yesterday evening at the Kennedy Recreation Center, residents, members of the clergy and elected officials listened as councillor David Catania, an [...]