The politics of religion in Maryland.
Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS - Religious beliefs have played a major role in the debates in Maryland over same-sex marriage, the Dream Act and gaming expansion. Capital News Service surveyed religious organizations, congregations, individual members and religious leaders and asked for their thoughts on Questions 4, 6 and 7. This graphic is not meant to represent entire faiths, only to sample how some people within different faiths report they feel. With reporting by Dana Amihere of Capital News Service.
The women gathered Thursday in Silver Spring to share their ideals on what is fair and equal for families in Maryland.
Montgomery County moms in support of gay marriage have just a few words for voters: vote yes for question six. Also known as the Civil Marriage Protection Act, this bill was signed by Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) and is pending voter approval Tuesday, Nov. 6. If majority of residents support the measure, it will go into full effect Jan. 2, 2013.
2:17 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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Less than 20 voters were affected, according to the governor's office.
A small number of Prince George's and Montgomery County voters were sent absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 election that are missing a second page, the governor's office announced Wednesday. The omitted section contains and state ballot questions 4 to 7, which address key issues such as the legalization of gay marriage, a proposed expansion of gambling in Maryland, and the Dream Act. Several county-level referenda were also left out. In a statement, Gov. Martin O'Malley said the number of affected voters was less than 20. "The Board of Elections is working to investigate what caused this issue," O'Malley added. Voters who requested absentee ballots are urged to check them and ensure that a second page is included. Residents with an …
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12:36 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
I agree with you 100% send the illegals back to where they came from, it is against the law to break into some ones home, business etc... It is against the law to break into our country too. As part of the dream act they are to graduate from high school, so they are stealing my tax dollars again by going to our schools etc... Ah what the EF just open the borders and let everyone come on in and we… more ›
CASA of Maryland’s advocacy for next month's referendum on same-sex marriage has sparked the ire of religious leaders
Polls say one thing, but religious leaders say another on the question of whether Hispanic-Americans in Maryland will support same-sex marriage in next month's landmark referendum. National and statewide polling of Latinos has shown a steady turn in favor of same-sex marriage. The Pew Research Center published a poll last week that shows “rapidly growing support” for gay marriage among Hispanics nationwide, with 52 percent for and 34 percent against. It is the first time that a Pew poll showed a majority of Latinos in favor of same-sex marriage. That support divides along religious lines. An April poll commissioned by the National Council of La Raza found that 79 percent of atheist or agnostic Latinos support same-sex marriage, 67 …
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8:41 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
Matt Rider said in part: "The Director of CASA de Maryland and a Latina student spoke in support of both Questions. Clearly people recognize that denying equal access to education and equal access to marital rights are both just plain wrong." Did Mr. Torres and the Latina student say anything about being law abiding? Did anyone speak against the two proposals? Did a White student speak? Did an … more ›
Fred Foo
11:12 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
How come independents (unaffiliated with a specific religion) are not in the table? Of course, there is no spokesperson; however polls do show that the majority of such voters do show common positions on these issues. more ›