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The political columnist: Bitter lessons in the South
I remember feeling trepidation when Jules Witcover and I, partners in writing our political column, joined The Baltimore Sun after the collapse of the Washington Star left us on the beach in August of 1981. I was aware of The Sun's reputation for...
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O'Malley introduces same-sex marriage bill
Gov. Martin O'Malley introduced legislation Monday night to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland, presenting a bill to the General Assembly that aides said would offer broad protections for groups that would not want to perform or honor same-sex...Tags: Martin O'Malley, Regional Authority, Annapolis, Family, Washington, DC
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Same-sex marriage supporters, opponents ready to face off
After nine months of plotting and organizing, the two sides of Maryland's same-sex marriage debate are ready to campaign with full force during the General Assembly session, which begins next week.
Opponents plan a day of prayer that a same-sex...Tags: Martin O'Malley, Republican Party, Civil Rights, U.S. Senate, Michael E. Busch
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Let's pass civil unions and move on
Last year as the state legislature debated same-sex marriage legislation, gay and lesbian couples and their supporters attacked opponents as extremists and bigots (as in The Sun's Feb. 20 article "Some Catholics support gay marriage," and Julian Bond's...Tags: Customs and Tradition, Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, Ellicott City, Family
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Marriage equality and race
After narrowly failing to pass a gay marriage bill this year, advocates in Maryland are putting together a savvy and high-powered campaign to persuade a few holdout delegates to embrace the issue. And they're aiming it straight at the constituency that...Tags: Martin O'Malley, Civil Rights, Social Movements, Michael G. Mullen, Discrimination
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Obama could make the difference on gay marriage
The New York Times reported this weekend that President Barack Obama's views on gay marriage are "evolving" and that there are serious discussions inside the White House about how to handle the shift if he decides to publicly support same-sex unions....Tags: Civil Rights, African Americans, NAACP, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
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NAACP stability restored, Mfume moves on
Sun StaffKweisi Mfume announced his resignation as president of the NAACP yesterday, calling it "the most rewarding and most fulfilling position of my life" while leaving a hole at the top of the organization he saved from scandal and the brink of bankruptcy....Tags: Civil Rights, University of Maryland, College Park, Election Day, African Americans, New York City
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Hundreds apply for NAACP top post
Sun StaffA search firm hired by the NAACP has interviewed more than 200 applicants vying for the top job at the nation's oldest civil rights organization, while NAACP Chairman Julian Bond and others have come up with their wish list of additional candidates. For...Tags: Civil Rights, University of Maryland, College Park, George Bush, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., NAACP
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NAACP calls for 'fair play' in selection of Supreme Court justice
Associated PressMILWAUKEE - The new Supreme Court justice must be a strong advocate for civil rights, and NAACP members are pressuring lawmakers to make that a priority in the selection process, NAACP officials said at the group's annual convention yesterday. "We very...Tags: Civil Rights, Hospitals and Clinics, Howard Dean, Minority Groups, African Americans
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Bush, NAACP remain apart as convention opens
Sun StaffAs NAACP delegates gather this weekend in Milwaukee for the group's 96th convention, it will mark a year since Chairman Julian Bond's searing critique of the Bush administration, triggering an IRS audit that nearly cost the organization its tax-exempt...Tags: Civil Rights, George Bush, Verizon Communications, Censorship, Corporate Officers
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Retired Verizon executive Gordon is picked as next NAACP leader
Sun StaffATLANTA - Saying a dedication to civil rights activism is in his blood, former Verizon executive Bruce S. Gordon was elected as the NAACP's next president and chief executive officer yesterday. The board of the National Association for the Advancement of...Tags: Demonstration, Civil Rights, University of Maryland, College Park, George Bush, U.S. Senate
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