The Massachusetts gay rights organization MassEquality will support Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. MassEquality Executive Director Kara Suffredini cited Markey’s 1996 vote against the Defense of Marriage Act, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman for purposes of federal benefits. Suffredini said Markey had co-sponsored nearly … Continue reading The Republican – Gay rights group MassEquality endorses Democrat Ed Markey in Massachusetts U.S. Senate race