French Senate voted 179-157 to approve gay nuptials provision of same-sex marriage and adoption bill.
Kirk becomes second sitting Republican in the upper house to do so
Kate gives a shout out to Freedom To Marry's Evan Wolfson
U.S. gov't attorney doesn't call for nationwide ruling in favor of marriage
ABC News/Washington Post survey comes on same day Hillary Clinton backed issue
Deadline to file brief is Thursday
Michael Nutter reaffirmed same-sex marriage support
Organization announced initial $800,000 investment
On Sunday Equality Virginia holds an event in Richmond, while on Feb. 18 the Maryland Coalition for Trans Equality holds Annapolis lobby day
Same-sex marriage advocate and Democratic Party activist filed paperwork to seek a congressional seat
