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Prop. 8 Gay Marriage Battle Heats Up
Published by March 5th, 2009 in Breaking News and Culture. 0 Comments
The California Supreme Court heard arguments today challenging Proposition 8, the constitutional amendment approved by voters in November that declares marriage to be between one man and one woman.
The Gay Community, who seek the Supreme Court's legalization of homosexual marriage, went down the streets in November outraged that the people of California decided twice to define that marriage is between one man and one woman, and this last time they… Keep reading
Retired California Methodist Ministers Offer to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
Published by July 3rd, 2008 in Culture. 0 Comments
"Failed clergy of dying churches are attempting to jump on the latest fad. Trying to seem relevant, they instead look silly." -- UM Action Executive Director Mark Tooley
In the wake of the California Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriage, more than 80 retired Southern California clergy from the United Methodist Church are offering to perform same-sex marriages, the Sacramento Bee is reporting. The ministers made their agreement during the annual… Keep reading
The People’s Right To Vote Undermined By Gay Marriage Backers
Published by June 24th, 2008 in Breaking News, Culture and Politics. 0 Comments
SACRAMENTO -- Attorneys for ProtectMarriage.com yesterday sent a letter to the California Supreme Court urging the Court to reject a last minute filing by backers of gay marriage to prohibit voters from enacting the California Marriage Amendment this November. The amendment restores the vote of 61% of the electorate who previously approved Proposition 22 defining marriage as being between a man and a woman. The organization… Keep reading
Gay Marriage ban overturned by activist Judges in California
Published by May 15th, 2008 in Breaking News, Culture and Politics. 4 Comments
Just moments ago the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage in a ruling that would allow same-sex couple in nation's largest state to get legally married.
This seems to be a monumental victory for the gay rights movement. Supporters of gay marriage cried and rejoiced as the ruling was made known. "Domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage," the justices ruled 4-3 in an… Keep reading | 4 Comments
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