R.I. becomes 10th state to allow same-sex marriage
Senate Bill 75 passed Senate Executive Committee by 4-2 vote margin
Would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state employment anti-discrimination law
Bill bars employment discrimination; would catch rest of state up with New York City, Buffalo, and other counties that have passed local laws
Hundreds of couples already taking advantage of new law
Former D.C. Public Schools Chancellor raises ire of LGBT rights groups
Vote took place at Western Maryland Democratic Summit
State Department initially denied her request to attend Equality Forum in Philadelphia
Outpouring of support as Jason Collins breaks barrier
Committee chair among HB 75 co-sponsors