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Title: Maryland Same-Sex Civil Marriage Referendum, Question 6 (2012)

URL: http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Maryland_Civil_Marriage_Protection_Act,_Question_6_%282012%29

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived Ballotpedia web page for Maryland Question 6, a statewide question on the 2012 general election ballot asking voters to vote for or against the 2012 Civil Protection Marriage Act, which legalized same-sex marriage in Maryland by "altering a provision of law to establish that only a marriage between two individuals who are not otherwise prohibited from marrying is valid in the State" (Maryland General Assembly House Bill 438, http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?tab=subject3&ys=2012rs%2fbillfile%2fhb0438.htm, accessed August 7, 2018). The question was added to the ballot via referendum petition and was also known as the "Same-Sex Marriage Referendum."

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Subject:   Marriage

Title: Maryland In-State Tuition Referendum, Question 4 (2012)

URL: http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Maryland_In-State_Tuition_Referendum,_Question_4_%282012%29

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived Ballotpedia web page for Maryland Question 4, a statewide question on the 2012 general election ballot asking voters to vote for or against a portion of Senate Bill 167 (2011) allowing undocumented immigrant students to pay in-state or in-county tuition at Maryland institutes of higher education under certain circumstances (Senate Bill 167, http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?tab=subject3&ys=2011rs/billfile/sb0167.htm, accessed August 7, 2018). The question was added to the ballot via referendum petition and was also known as the "Dream Act Referendum."

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Subject:   Tuition

Title: Casa de Maryland

URL: http://casademaryland.org

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of CASA of Maryland, a community organization founded in 1985 "in response to the human needs of the thousands of Central Americans arriving to the D.C. area after fleeing wars and civil strife in their countries of origin" ("About," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1826/20121015151145/http://casademaryland.org/about-mainmenu-26, archived October 15, 2012). CASA's stated mission is "to work with the community to improve the quality of life and fight for equal treatment and full access to resources and opportunities for low-income Latinos and their families" ("About," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1826/20121015151145/http://casademaryland.org/about-mainmenu-26, archived October 15, 2012). The CASA website includes information about its history, calendar, staff, board of directors, awards, membership, advocacy issues, programs, resources, and actions.

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Title: Educating Maryland Kids

URL: http://educatingmarylandkids.org/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of Educating Maryland Kids, an advocacy coalition "dedicated to defending the Maryland DREAM Act," which passed the Maryland General Assembly in Spring 2011 ("About," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1826/20121001152116/http://educatingmarylandkids.org/about/, archived October 1, 2012). The Educating Maryland Kids campaign encouraged Maryland voters to vote "for" on Maryland Question 4, a statewide question on the 2012 general election ballot asking voters to vote for or against the Maryland DREAM Act, a portion of Senate Bill 167 (2011) allowing undocumented immigrant students to pay in-state or in-county tuition at Maryland institutes of higher education under certain circumstances (Senate Bill 167, http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?tab=subject3&ys=2011rs/billfile/sb0167.htm, accessed August 7, 2018). The question was added to the ballot via referendum petition and was also known as the "Dream Act Referendum." The Educating Maryland Kids website includes information about coalition members, advocacy positions, blog, video, and events.

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Title: Marylanders for Marriage Equality

URL: http://marylandersformarriageequality.org/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of Marylanders for Marriage Equality, a campaign encouraging Maryland voters to vote "for" on Maryland Question 6, a statewide question on the 2012 general election ballot asking voters to vote for or against the 2012 Civil Protection Marriage Act, which legalized same-sex marriage in Maryland by "altering a provision of law to establish that only a marriage between two individuals who are not otherwise prohibited from marrying is valid in the State" (Maryland General Assembly House Bill 438, http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?tab=subject3&ys=2012rs%2fbillfile%2fhb0438.htm, accessed August 7, 2018). The question was added to the ballot via referendum petition and was also known as the "Same-Sex Marriage Referendum." The Marylanders for Marriage Equality website includes statements of its position on marriage equality and the ballot question, news, and action items.

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Title: MDPetitions.com

URL: http://mdpetitions.com/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of MDPetitions.com, a conservative-leaning website recruiting users to submit petitions to bring laws to referendum. Its homepage reads, "If we can stop them here, we can stop them anywhere. Maryland has become the new battleground in the war to preserve traditional marriage and against illegal aliens. You can help by donating to the the cause" ("MDPetitions," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1826/20121001151811/https://mdpetitions.com/, archived October 1, 2012). The site's focus is on challenging laws that support same-sex marriage, immigrant rights, and redistricting.

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Title: Vote Against Question 7

URL: http://votenoon7.com/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of Vote Against Question 7, a campaign encouraging Maryland voters to vote "against" on Maryland Question 7, a statewide question on the 2012 general election ballot asking voters to vote for or against "the expansion of commercial gaming in the State of Maryland for the primary purpose of raising revenue for education to authorize video lottery operation licensees to operate 'table games' as defined by law; to increase from 15,000 to 16,500 the maximum number of video lottery terminals that may be operated in the State; and to increase from 5 to 6 the maximum number of video lottery operation licenses that may be awarded in the State and allow a video lottery facility to operate in Prince George's County" (2012 General Election Ballot Question Language, https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2012/ballot_question_language.html#state6, accessed August 7, 2018). The quesiton was added to the ballet via referendum petition and was also known as the "Gaming Expansion Referendum."

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Title: American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland

URL: http://www.aclu-md.org/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland, founded in 1931 as the 10th state ACLU affiliate ("About ACLU of Maryland," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1826/20121001152059/http://www.aclu-md.org/about, archived October 1, 2012). Its stated mission is: "The Maryland ACLU works to ensure that all people in the state of Maryland are free to think and speak as they choose and can lead their lives free from discrimination and unwarranted government intrusion. We are guided in our work by the United States Bill of Rights and the Maryland Declaration of Rights. The Maryland ACLU acts without partisanship to achieve these goals" ("About ACLU of Maryland," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1826/20121001152059/http://www.aclu-md.org/about, archived October 1, 2012). The ACLU of Maryland website includes information about its issues, work, actions, press materials, blog, membership, annual report, mission, history, staff, board of directors, union, foundation, and chapters. A section titled Your Rights includes resources for teachers, voters, demonstrators, and members of the public who may be stopped by law enforcement.

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Title: Defend the Maryland DREAM Act

URL: http://www.answercoalition.org/national/campaigns/maryland-dream-act/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of Defend the Maryland Dream Act, an ANSWER Coalition campaign encouraging Maryland voters to vote "for" on Maryland Question 4, a statewide question on the 2012 general election ballot asking voters to vote for or against a portion of Senate Bill 167 (2011) allowing undocumented immigrant students to pay in-state or in-county tuition at Maryland institutes of higher education under certain circumstances (Senate Bill 167, http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?tab=subject3&ys=2011rs/billfile/sb0167.htm, accessed August 7, 2018). The question was added to the ballot via referendum petition and was also known as the "Dream Act Referendum."

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Title: 2012 General Election Ballot Question Language

URL: http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/2012/ballot_question_language.html

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived Maryland State Board of Elections web page listing 2012 General Election Ballot Questions Language.

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Title: Equality Maryland

URL: http://www.equalitymaryland.org/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of Equality Maryland, a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization in Maryland whose goal is "to secure and protect the rights of LGBT Marylanders by promoting legislative initiatives on the state, county and municipal levels" ("About Us," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1826/20121001152124/http://www.equalitymaryland.org/about, archived October 1, 2012). Equality Maryland comprises a 501(c)(4) advocacy group, 501(c)(3) educational foundation, and political action committee (PAC). The Equality Maryland website includes information about its mission, staff, board of directors, PAC, issues, news, blog, resources, action items, sponsors, and events.

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Title: Preserve Marriage Maryland

URL: http://www.marylandmarriagealliance.org/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of Preserve Marriage Maryland, a campaign encouraging Maryland voters to vote "against" on Maryland Question 6, a statewide question on the 2012 general election ballot asking voters to vote for or against the 2012 Civil Protection Marriage Act, which legalized same-sex marriage in Maryland by "altering a provision of law to establish that only a marriage between two individuals who are not otherwise prohibited from marrying is valid in the State" (Maryland General Assembly House Bill 438, http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?tab=subject3&ys=2012rs%2fbillfile%2fhb0438.htm, accessed August 7, 2018). The question was added to the ballot via referendum petition and was also known as the "Same-Sex Marriage Referendum." The Preserve Marriage Maryland website includes statements of its position on marriage equality and the ballot question, news, campaign materials, events, and volunteer recruitment information.

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Title: National Organization for Marriage

URL: http://www.nationformarriage.org/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of the National Organization for Marriage, a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, 501(c)(3) education fund, and political action committee (PAC) "founded in 2007 in response to the growing need for an organized opposition to same-sex marriage in state legislatures" ("The National Organization for Marriage," http://wayback.archive-it.org/1826/20121001153536/http://www.nationformarriage.org/site/c.omL2KeN0LzH/b.3479573/k.E2D0/About_NOM.htm, archived October 1, 2012). The National Organization for Marriage website includes information about its leadership, purpose, campaign material, press releases, and blog.

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Title: Vote For Question 7

URL: http://www.voteforseven.com/

Collection: Maryland State Document Collection

Description: Archived website of Vote for Question 7, a campaign encouraging Maryland voters to vote "for" on Maryland Question 7, a statewide question on the 2012 general election ballot asking voters to vote for or against "the expansion of commercial gaming in the State of Maryland for the primary purpose of raising revenue for education to authorize video lottery operation licensees to operate 'table games' as defined by law; to increase from 15,000 to 16,500 the maximum number of video lottery terminals that may be operated in the State; and to increase from 5 to 6 the maximum number of video lottery operation licenses that may be awarded in the State and allow a video lottery facility to operate in Prince George's County" (2012 General Election Ballot Question Language, https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2012/ballot_question_language.html#state6, accessed August 7, 2018). The quesiton was added to the ballet via referendum petition and was also known as the "Gaming Expansion Referendum."

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