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Maryland's Board of Elections has certified a petition to put the state's new same-sex marriage law on the November ballot, the final procedural step needed for voters to challenge the controversial law.

O'Malley's signature marks a milestone, but the fight for marriage equality isn't over

Rather than redefining marriage, Maryland lawmakers should legalize civil unions and get on with the important business of state.

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 individuals and groups that would not want to perform or honor same-sex marriages.

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 that begins Jan. 11.

The struggle for equal rights ought to be a cornerstone of solidarity between blacks and gays, not a wedge

President Obama's views on gay marriage are reportedly "evolving." If he comes out in favor of same-sex marriage, he could tip the balance in a state like Maryland.