Tag Archives: Proposition 8

“Gay and lesbian couples have long struggled for acceptance and the ability to marry the person they love and want to build a family with. Today’s landmark ruling declaring Proposition 8 unconstitutional is a testament to the fundamentals on which this great country was built and validates that the discrimination gay couples face must come to an end. We as …

“Judge Walker had the great responsibility of deciding whether Proposition 8 violates the Constitution of the United States. He heard in-depth arguments from both sides on fundamental questions of due process, equal protection and freedom from discrimination. There are strong feelings on both sides of this issue, and I am glad that all viewpoints were respected throughout the proceedings. We …

CNN and other outlets have retracted their earlier claims that there was no stay on Walker’s ruling. It appears that this stay is good for two days, I don’t know yet what happens after that. The stay ruling is here.

The level of hatred and violence being expressed on Free Republic at this moment in unrivaled, even for them. Screen grab tipped by JMG reader Ralph.

Come celebrate with Sen. Gillibrand tomorrow night at Therapy in Hell’s Kitchen for the JMG-sponsored fundraiser party!

Moments ago California’s Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriage was OVERTURNED by Judge Vaughn Walker! This is just the beginning of a very long court battle, but for today, let’s CELEBRATE! I’ll update this post shortly with the details of Walker’s ruling. UPDATE: Here is the complete ruling. Feel free to grab my embed for your own sites!Prop 8 Ruling (BIG …

I can’t embed it here, but San Francisco’s local ABC affiliate is streaming live from outside the courthouse.

“Many expect this case ultimately to be decided by the United States Supreme Court. In less than two years — before the 2012 elections — we could be facing a Roe v. Wade-like ruling on marriage from the Supreme Court, striking down the marriage laws of 45 states, forcing same-sex marriage on the entire nation. “I can’t put it more …

UPDATE: I’m moving this post back to the top of the blog because Rex’s list of planned rallies is now at 45 cities and growing. Veteran reporter Rex Wockner has compiled a growing list of rallies (and hopefully, celebrations) to take place around the nation today shortly after the release of the Prop 8 decision. A sampling: LOS ANGELES: 6 …

This is it. The decision on Perry Vs. Schwarzenegger will be issued by Judge Vaughn Walker tomorrow (Wednesday). The federal court announced today that it will release its decision in the American Foundation for Equal Right’s landmark case, Perry v. Schwarzenegger, on Wednesday. Text “EQUAL” to 69866 to get a text message with the official decision on your mobile phone …

(Tipped by JMG reader Mark)

Political analyst David Fleicher’s long-awaited report on the Prop 8 campaign has been issued and he has concluded that it was Yes On 8’s lying television ads about kids that turned the tide against equality. After the election, a misleading finding from exit polls led many to blame African Americans for the loss. But in our new analysis, it appears …

Another winner by JMG reader Rob Tisinai.

JMG reader Matt Baume sends us his recap of the history of Proposition 8 over the last two years. Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling is due any day now.

The American Foundation for Equal Rights will text you the moment Judge Vaughn Walker issues his decision on Perry Vs. Schwarzenegger. Just text the word “Equal” to 69866. You can also get an email alert by “liking” their Facebook page. And you can follow them on Twitter. Judge Walker’s online calendar is completely blank for the month of July, perhaps …

According to a new study just released, those zillions of dollars spent by both sides during the 2008 Prop 8 advertising battle didn’t actually change anybody’s mind. The warring sides in the 2008 battle over same-sex marriage in California may have spent a combined $83 million for nothing, according to an academic study released Tuesday. The study by Patrick Egan …

“The lawsuit against Prop. 8 is more than an attack against natural marriage. It’s an attack against our republic and our democracy. Our republic, because a judge took this case and made a circus out of it, despite the word ‘marriage’ not being in the U.S. Constitution and the 10th Amendment protecting states’ rights to define marriage. Our democracy, because …

(Via – Towleroad)

“Chuck Cooper is a heckuva lawyer. At stake in this case is the future of marriage in all 50 states, and he’s right that this attempt to shut down the debate by constitutionalizing gay marriage will backfire. Americans have a right to vote for marriage. Ted Olson doesn’t seem to understand the argument, and judging from today’s exchanges neither does …

“The bailiff just made Maggie NOM put her bare feet down. She is so disrespectful.” – Rick Jacobs, live-blogging for the Courage Campaign from the closing arguments at the Prop 8 trial. SRSLY? Slaggie had her bare feet on the back of the seat in front of her?