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DC Board of Elections declares no popular vote on gay marriage rights

Started by Julie Marie, November 17, 2009, 05:58:55 PM

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Julie Marie

November 17, 2009, 05:58:55 PM
(Washington, DC)  Civil rights triumphed over another failed attack from advocates of discrimination when today, the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics rejected a proposed referendum to put the rights of a minority up for a vote.

The proposed effort to limit the rights of District residents was brought by Stand For Marriage and Maryland pastor, Bishop Harry Jackson. The BOEE denied the referendum as a violation of the Human Rights Act of the District of Columbia.

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Finally!  Democracy, as it was intended to be, wins out.  Let's hope this starts snowballing...

AP Story - http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gftV6RnfBC8iPPWGM0SGQeNLiC6QD9C1HFMO1

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