Maryland's governor, Martin O'Malley plans to sign a bill on Thursday, legalizing same-sex marriage, while those with different opinions on the matter were making plans to challenge the new law at the ballot box. The legislation, making Maryland the eighth state in the United States to legalize gay and lesbian marriages, heads to the governor's desk for his signature at a ceremony at 5 p.m. this Thursday. While still a disagreement amoung many, same-sex marriage has been gaining acceptance nationally in recent weeks. Same-sex couples can marry in the District of Columbia, and in six states - Massachusetts, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York. Washington is likely to join the list in June. The governor's spokeswoman Takirra Winfield said the effort was not expected. "The governor has faith in the people of out state," she said, adding that the governor believes voters will "seek to take the best action that will protect equality for all."http://news.yahoo.com/maryland-governor-sign-same-sex-marriage-law-thursday-235535872.html
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