Washington, D.C., At-Large Councilmember Carol Schwartz during Capital Pride Parade, Saturday, June 14th, 2008. The yellow sign behind Councilmember Schwartz reads “Ask Carol Schwartz why she opposes marriage equality.” The signs, which were posted along the parade route, were not attributed to any person or organization. Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff called the signs “cowardly.”

Patrick Mara, who is running for the position held by Councilmember Schwartz and raised over $50K during the first two weeks of fund raising, at the Capital Pride Parade.