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  • July 2008

    • Calif. Against Gay Marriage Ban: Poll

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Jul 19, 08 4:59 PM CDT

      Calif. Against Gay Marriage Ban: Poll

      A small majority of Californians polled would vote against a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in November, the Los Angeles Times reports. A Field Poll of 672 voters found that 51% oppose Proposition 8, while 42% support it. The ballot measure would define marriage as being exclusively between a man and a woman. More »

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      California  • poll  • gay marriage  • same-sex marriage  • referendum  • ballots

    • Gay Couples Seek Donations, Not Dinnerware

      newser  |  Reuters  |  Jul 15, 08 6:35 PM CDT

      Gay Couples Seek Donations, Not Dinnerware

      Soon-to-wed gays and lesbians in California are directing well-wishers to hold off on gifts and instead donate money to fight a measure that would nullify their unions, Reuters reports. "The usual notion of a huge reception or acquiring your first microwave is not really happening," says John Duran of Equality California, whose wedding registry site has raised thousands for the cause. More »

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      California  • marriage  • gay marriage  • same-sex marriage  • donation  • Ellen DeGeneres  • California Supreme Court  • Lesbian  • Portia de Rossi

  • June 2008

    • Church Asks Mormons to Oppose Calif. Gay Unions

      newser  |  Deseret News (Salt Lake)  |  Jun 24, 08 1:55 PM CDT

      Church Asks Mormons to Oppose Calif. Gay Unions

      The Mormon church is pushing its members to vote for a California ballot measure that would ban gay marriage, the Deseret News reports. As "marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God," leaders exhort Mormons to “do all you can” to ensure November passage of an amendment to the state’s constitution More »

    • $16B Deficit May Help Keep Gay Marriage Legal in Calif.

      newser  |  The Advocate  |  Jun 18, 08 8:15 PM CDT

      $16B Deficit May Help Keep Gay Marriage Legal in Calif.

      With a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that could dam the just-unleashed tide of same-sex marriage in the state, proponents believe California's $16 billion budget deficit could be the deciding factor for voters, Julie Bolcer writes in the Advocate . "I think this is a huge opportunity for businesses and the community as a whole," one chamber of commerce rep says. More »

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      California  • economy  • gay marriage  • taxes  • same-sex marriage  • referendum  • weakening economy

    • California Readies for Wave of Gay Weddings Today

      newser  |  San Francisco Chronicle  |  Jun 16, 08 4:52 AM CDT

      California Readies for Wave of Gay Weddings Today

      San Francisco officials are preparing for an expected tidal wave of weddings this evening as gay marriage officially becomes legal in California at 5pm. But celebrations could be short-lived if a November initiative blocks the court decision that paved the way for the marriages. The San Francisco Chronicle takes a look at California’s support of gay marriage, which at 51% is higher than ever—but so is the vehemence of the opposition. More »

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      California  • gay marriage  • gay rights  • homosexuality  • gay  • same-sex marriage  • marriage rights  • homosexual rights

    • Calif. County Clerk Vows: 'No Marriages'

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jun 13, 08 6:10 AM CDT

      Calif. County Clerk Vows: 'No Marriages'

      Same-sex California couples will be able to tie the knot on Monday, but at least one county won't be performing any weddings, gay or straight. Kern County's clerk has announced that she will not solemnize any more vows, the Times reports. She cites budget constraints, but many think the decision is based on her rightward leanings. More »

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    • 9/11 Mastermind Goads Others Into Dropping Lawyers

      newser  |  Washington Post  |  Jun 6, 08 10:45 AM CDT

      9/11 Mastermind Goads Others Into Dropping Lawyers

      Self-described superterrorist Khalid Sheik Mohammed proved himself still the mastermind in court yesterday, urging his four co-defendants in the 9/11 plot to drop their lawyers and defend themselves, which all four had done by the end of the day. The Washington Post paints the scene, in which the men are talking, laughing, and joking—until one questions the wisdom of self-defense, and KSM spits back, “What are you, in the American Army now?” More »

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      same-sex marriage  • lawyer  • Khalid Sheikh Mohammed  • 9/11 attacks

    • Calif. Court Won't Stop Parade to Altar

      newser  |  San Francisco Chronicle  |  Jun 4, 08 2:24 PM CDT

      Calif. Court Won't Stop Parade to Altar

      The California Supreme Court shot down a request today to suspend its decision allowing same-sex marriages until after a November vote on a constitutional amendment that would overturn the May 15 ruling, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Couples can marry starting June 17, as scheduled. More »

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    • Gay Marriage Ban Makes California Ballot

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 3, 08 3:57 AM CDT

      Gay Marriage Ban Makes California Ballot

      The battle lines have been drawn in California's fight over gay marriage, with an initiative banning same-sex unions drawing enough signatures to be on the state's ballots in November. California's Supreme Court struck down a gay marriage ban last month, but it's unclear if same-sex marriages performed before November will be valid if the amendment passes, reports the Los Angeles Times. More »

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    • In Gay Marriage, Calif. Sees Economic Love Match

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 2, 08 2:56 PM CDT

      In Gay Marriage, Calif. Sees Economic Love Match

      Lifting the ban on same-sex marriages could prove a boon to California’s economy, as couples waiting for years to tie the knot spend big on lavish nuptials, the Los Angeles Times reports. Wedding planners, bakers, and other related business have seen increasing activity since the May 15 ruling; one economist estimates gay weddings could mean a $370 million boost. More »

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      California  • economy  • gay marriage  • wedding  • same-sex marriage  • bakers  • event planners

  • May 2008

    • New York State to Recognize Gay Marriages

      newser  |  New York Times  |  May 29, 08 5:56 AM CDT

      New York State to Recognize Gay Marriages

      New York's governor has directed all state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries, the New York Times reports. Terms like "spouse," "husband," and "wife" will now legally apply to same-sex partners in state regulations concerning everything from income tax filings to fishing license applications. The directive is seen as a huge step on the way to legalizing gay marriage in the Empire State. More »

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      New York  • gay marriage  • same-sex marriage  • David Paterson  • marriage rights  • state legislature  • New York state

    • Jenna 'Offers' Bush Ranch for Ellen's Wedding

      newser  |  People  |  May 24, 08 6:41 AM CDT

      Jenna 'Offers' Bush Ranch for Ellen's Wedding

      Ellen Degeneres couldn't get John McCain to walk her down the aisle, but she did score an offer of the Bush ranch for a wedding venue. Newlywed Bush daughter Jenna Hager appears on the Ellen show next week, along with her first-lady mom, in a segment taped Thursday, reports People . Jenna had some advice for the host, who plans to marry her girlfriend soon: keeping it private is a must. More »

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      wedding  • same-sex marriage  • Ellen DeGeneres  • Jenna Bush  • Portia de Rossi

    • Calif. Judge: Gay Marriage Decision My Toughest

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  May 18, 08 12:05 PM CDT

      Calif. Judge: Gay Marriage Decision My Toughest

      Long characterized as cautious, California’s Chief Justice Ronald George shocked his peers when he joined the majority to overturn the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. “I think there are times when doing the right thing means not playing it safe,” the moderate Republican said, calling the case the most difficult one of his 17 years on the court. More »

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      California  • marriage  • gay marriage  • gay rights  • court  • gay  • same-sex marriage  • California Supreme Court  • marriage rights  • interracial marriage  • Ronald George

    • Why Gay Marriage Won't Be a Hot Issue in 2008 Race

      newser  |  Newsweek  |  May 17, 08 5:34 PM CDT

      Why Gay Marriage Won't Be a Hot Issue in 2008 Race

      Same-sex marriage was a big issue in 2004 and may have nudged the Democrats towards defeat, Karen Breslau writes in Newsweek . The issue is back in the spotlight this election year but she can think of four big reasons why it won't matter as much: Public opinion is shifting toward favoring gay marriage, or at least civil unions. John McCain is a maverick on social issues and doesn't seem inclined to make same-sex unions a battleground. More »

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      election 2008  • gay marriage  • gay rights  • same-sex marriage  • campaign issues

    • Mass. Provides Calif. a Preview of Gay Marriage

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  May 17, 08 9:50 AM CDT

      Mass. Provides Calif. a Preview of Gay Marriage

      Californians readying for same-sex marriage can look to Massachusetts for a preview of what’s to come, the Los Angeles Times reports. “Massachusetts has been like the reality TV show for gay marriage,” says an author of a book on the subject. And so far, she says, it’s been a success. It's become so ordinary that one kindergartner asked her teacher, who was wearing a new wedding band, if he had married a boy or a girl. More »

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      California  • gay marriage  • Massachusetts  • same-sex marriage

    • Ellen to Wed Girlfriend

      newser  |  People  |  May 16, 08 10:05 AM CDT

      Ellen to Wed Girlfriend

      Ellen DeGeneres and longtime girlfriend Portia de Rossi are getting hitched. The news—Ellen announced it while taping today's show—comes after the California Supreme Court cleared the path to same-sex marriages in the state. The couple began dating in 2004 while de Rossi starred in Fox’s "Arrested Development," People reports. More »

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      California  • wedding  • same-sex marriage  • gossip  • Ellen DeGeneres  • Portia de Rossi

    • Gay Marriage Foes Mobilize California Fight

      newser  |  San Francisco Chronicle  |  May 16, 08 4:03 AM CDT

      Gay Marriage Foes Mobilize California Fight

      Organizations staunchly opposed to same-sex unions are already mobilizing to reinstate a ban on gay marriages that was struck down yesterday by California's Supreme Court, reports the San Francisco Chronicle . The coalition intends to hammer home the fact that  four judges have "overturned the will" of millions of voters who approved the ban in a 2000 vote, said a spokeswoman for a conservative group in Sacramento. More »

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      California  • gay marriage  • gay rights  • same-sex marriage  • constitutional amendment  • California Supreme Court  • marriage rights

    • Gays Jubilant Over Calif. Ruling

      newser  |  San Francisco Chronicle  |  May 15, 08 5:10 PM CDT

      Gays Jubilant Over Calif. Ruling

      California gays are ecstatic about the state's supreme court striking down a ban on same-sex marriage, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. “I'm feeling the joy all over,” one gay man, and father, said. In Fresno, a gay couple applied for a marriage license from a somewhat bewildered county clerk who wondered about the “exact language” of the decision, the Bee observed. More »

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      California  • gay marriage  • same-sex marriage  • lesbians  • ban  • constitutional amendment  • California Supreme Court  • gays  • verdict

  • April 2008

    • Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Fly?

      newser  |  Politico  |  Apr 1, 08 1:54 PM CDT

      Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Fly?

      Nancy Pelosi acted to have a gay Congresswoman's domestic partner included on a military flight to Europe, and the question of government acknowledgment of same-sex partners continues to reverberate, the Politico reports. Tammy Baldwin’s partner took the March fact-finding trip, but Pelosi and Robert Gates are at odds over whether the waiver means the Defense Department or the House granted an exception. More »

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      military  • gay marriage  • Nancy Pelosi  • Robert Gates  • same-sex marriage  • Barney Frank  • domestic partnership

  • February 2008

    • Gay Couples Steer Clear of Altar

      newser  |  Salon  |  Feb 22, 08 12:19 PM CST

      Gay Couples Steer Clear of Altar

      As domestic partnerships, civil unions, and even same-sex marriage gain traction, reality has tempered the gay community's exuberant initial reaction, Salon reports. For numerous reasons, both practical and ideological, many couples would rather not get hitched. Those who haven't cite concerns from worry over inconsistent laws to resentment of what one man calls "a second-class situation." More »

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      marriage  • divorce  • gay marriage  • Massachusetts  • same-sex marriage  • estate tax

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