The U-S Supreme court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act paving the way for same-sex married couples to receive federal benefits got a positive reception on Delmarva.
At the Courthouse
Maryland News Connection reporter Allison Burns was out in front of the Supreme Court yesterday when the decision came down and that part of the story:
Regional Reaction
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Equality Maryland
Both Govs. Jack Markell and Martin O’Malley praised some of the justices, saying the decision upheld civil rights and equality.
But O’Malley said there is still work to be done on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Delmarva Public Radion Don Rush reports on reaction in the region:
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