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

[Julie Marie]

(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...

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