In the run-up to his state's 2011 legislative session, Governor O'Malley had said he was for marriage equality in Maryland. Maryland had bucked the trend of the last few years and actually added to already existing Democratic majorities in both of its legislative bodies. Despite this, however, the marriage equality bill that had been introduced died. Some believe that it was in part due to the fact that unlike his New York counterpart Governor Cuomo, O'Malley was not all that involved in the fight.
A great thing ended up happening: the marriage battle in New york was won, and many gave a great deal of credit to Governor Cuomo who was fully immersed in that legislative fight. After this victory, talk began about another run at marriage equality in Maryland. This time around, Governor O'Malley has said that he would be more directly involved. Forces are already mustering on both sides, and it is a reassuring to know that if the equality bill makes it to the Governor's desk (after what will no doubt be a significant political conflagration), he will sign it.
Governor O'Malley is not just about marriage equality, he and his wife also are taking the fight to anti-gay bullying in schools.
We certainly thank Governor Martin O'Malley for his words and actions and wish him the best of luck in his quest to make Maryland the seventh state in the Union to enact marriage equality.
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