Tag: Marriage Equality
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Which Atlanta City Councilmen Voted Against Marriage Equality and Why?
What with everyone’s posting about the City Council Vote supporting marriage equality and the Mayor’s signing of the resolution, I was interested in who voted NO on the resolution. Councilmen C.T. Martin and Howard Shook voted “No” against the resolution according to Creative Loafing. Here’s some quotes from our two Atlanta City Councilmen. from CT Martin – “I don’t…
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On Mayor Reed & Gay Marriage
Atlanta’s Mayor Kasim Reed officially announced his support yesterday for marriage equality. Reed’s office published a press release stating he has “gone through a good bit of reflection on this issue, but listening to the stories of so many people that I know and care about has strengthened my belief that marriage is a fundamental…
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US Senate is less Mint-y, Olives and Sleepy Fulton County Commissioners
First Chip Rogers, now Jim DeMint!? Who’s next? This guy? If only Jay-Z gets Unrecognized on the NYC Subway…oy how is this news? Olivia is still smokin, John…erm, not so much. Grammy nods are out….YAWN More beautiful stories pour out of Washington, must be a crazy-busy time for wedding planners? Are all Seattle weddings inside?…
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Marriage Equality Is Important – Even If You’re Just Mayor of Atlanta
If you think that the Mayor’s approval of Equal Marriage isn’t important, you’re not paying attention. After President Obama came out swinging for equality, opposition to same-sex marriage hit an all-time low. Today, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was welcoming Porsche and their new HQ here in Atlanta. If Atlanta wishes to remain an international draw…