WASHINGTON — Two decades ago, when a Democratic presidential nominee wouldn’t dream of endorsing gay marriage, a newly elected district attorney named Kamala Harris was performing one of the first same-sex unions in the United States. “You could tell she was so overwhelmed and had so much joy about performing this ceremony,” said Brad Witherspoon, whose marriage to Raymond Cobane …
Gen. Kamala Harris, right, officiates the wedding of Kris Perry, from left, and Sandy Stier, in San Francisco in 2013. Two decades ago, when a Democratic presidential nominee wouldn’t dream of endorsing gay marriage, a newly elected district attorney named Kamala Harris was performing one of the first same-sex unions in the United States. “You could tell she was so …
This article originally appeared in CalMatters, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics. After nearly a decade in Alameda County and a short stint as a deputy district attorney in San Francisco, in 2000, Harris joined the San Francisco city attorney’s office under Louise Renne. She knew it was an important one and it should be celebrated.” …
