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Julian Englis

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Sun Mar 25, 2012, 12:36 AM Mar 2012

Cleveland: Marriage equality rally draws in thousands

Source: wkyc.com

Thousands ofGgreater Clevelanders came together this afternoon to protest the state of Ohio's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.

Rally-goers said it's about time things become equal when it comes to the opportunity for marriage.

There were more than 200 same sex couples at that rally today, who were ready to enter into the next level of commitment. But the law, as it is, prevents them from doing that. Those who attended the rally say it's a matter of civil rights.

Activists took their message to the streets of downtown Cleveland, for a peaceful protest. They used the steps of City Hall to educate passersby's and advocate for marriage equality. Same-sex couples weren't the only participants in Saturday's rally.

Read more: http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/237811/3/Cleveland-Marriage-equality-rally-draws-in-thousands

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