Gay Marriage Ceremonies Conducted in Pennsylvania Against State Law; Mayor Says 'There's No Reason Not To'

The mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania is openly breaking state law by performing same-sex marriage ceremonies in his city, saying the state's governor should lift the legal ban on gay marriage.

Mayor John Fetterman of Braddock, Pa. has said in recent interviews that he will perform the wedding ceremony of any gay couple with a marriage license. The city of Montgomery, Pa., about four miles from Braddock, began issuing gay marriage licenses about two weeks ago, so couples may begin commuting from Montgomery to Braddock for their ceremonies. Read more