Marriage News Watch: October 13, 2014

Alaska on the Road to Legal Marijuana

Responsible Gun Ownership #4

From Anchorage Daily News: 

The first man was holding a handgun inside his apartment when the gun discharged and he was shot in the leg, police said. He dropped the gun and left, headed for the hospital. As the man left the apartment, witnesses told officers, they heard another shot from inside the apartment -- the second man had also been shot in the leg, police said. The circumstances surrounding the second shooting remain under investigation.

Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK) Supports Equality

From Buzzfeed:

...Although Begich's office did not respond to an earlier request for comment about his views on marriage equality, the Human Rights Campaign informed BuzzFeed Monday afternoon that Begich's office had told the LGBT rights organization that Begich supported the following statement:

"Gay and lesbian couples should not be denied the ability to pledge their love and commitment through the civil institution of marriage. I believe that two committed adults of the same sex should be able to receive a government-issued marriage license, while religious institutions retain their right to determine which marriages they will perform."

When asked about HRC's claim Monday evening, Begich's office provided BuzzFeed with the direct statement of support for marriage equality...

Alaska Republicans Laugh At Equal Rights