Same Sex Marriage in MD: The Washington Post, the Baltimore Sun, the New York Times

The Washington Post:  Maryland Senate passes same-sex marriage bill
 
By Aaron C. Davis, Published: February 23, 2012
 
Maryland will join seven states and the District in allowing same-sex marriage, ending a year-long drama in Annapolis over the legislation and expanding nationwide momentum for gay rights.
 
Read more:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/maryland-senate-passes-same-sex-marriage-bill/2012/02/23/gIQAfbakWR_story.html
 
The Baltimore Sun:  Gay marriage law likely will be up to voters
 
After Senate approval, both sides in same-sex marriage debate gear up for referendum
 
By Michael Dresser, 9:07 p.m. EST, February 23, 2012
 
The two sides in Maryland's fight over same-sex marriage agree on this: It won't be over until November.  With the state Senate's approval Thursday night of the governor's bill to legalize civil marriage for same-sex couples, opponents are expected to mobilize quickly to gather the signatures to petition the legislation to referendum.
 
Read more:  http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bs-md-same-sex-referendum-20120220,0,4525393.story
 
The New York Times:  Maryland: Gay Marriage Bill Sent to Governor
 
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Published: February 23, 2012
 
Same-sex marriage is all but legalized in Maryland after the Legislature gave its final approval to the law, which is expected to be signed by the governor.
 
Read more:  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/24/us/maryland-gay-marriage-bill-sent-to-governor.html?_r=1&ref=us