Equality in DC!

Marriage equality has come to the nation's capitol.  Marriage licenses for same-sex couples are being issued today.  First in line were Sinjoyla Townsend, 41, and her partner of 12 years, Angelisa Young, 47.  They can be married in 3 days, per DC law.  Congratulations!

Equality in DC!

Mayor Adrian Fenty has signed the DC marriage equality bill into law. He did it in a church! The ceremony took place at All Souls Unitarian Church, one of many in the District that support gay equality. There is a manditory 30-day Congressional period, but the legislation is expected to stand. After that, Washingtonions can marry the men and women they love.

I love the symbolism of a church. The radical right haters have co-opted Christianity for themselves and given it a bad name. In reality many Christians fully support gay equality and there is a great deal of theology to support it.

Equality in DC!

The nation's capitol became the latest part of America to recognize the value of all its citizens and approve marriage equality. The city counsel voted in favor of a marriage bill 11-2. Convicted felon and former crack addict Marion Berry was one of the 2 no votes. The bill now goes to the mayor who has vowed to sign it. Congress can still step in, though, but that appears unlikely.