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California boy on life support after suicide attempt -- another case of anti-gay bullying

California boy on life support after suicide attempt -- another case of anti-gay bullying

Sunday, September 26, 2010
Update: Seth Walsh passed away on Tuesday afternoon, September 28. A memorial service honoring Seth will be held on Friday, October 1, at 3:30 p.m. PDT at The First Baptist [...]
Ten states file anti-gay marriage brief in Proposition 8 appeal

Ten states file anti-gay marriage brief in Proposition 8 appeal

Saturday, September 25, 2010
Ten U.S. states signed onto a legal brief Friday in opposition to same-sex marriage, claiming a federal court “exceeded its judicial authority” when it ruled that California's Proposition 8 -- [...]
Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over gay marriage speech

Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over gay marriage speech

Saturday, September 18, 2010
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a community college student who claimed a professor violated his right to free speech by stopping him from finishing a [...]
Denny's waiter stabbed for 'being gay' in California hate crime

Denny's waiter stabbed for 'being gay' in California hate crime

Friday, September 17, 2010
[caption id="attachment_10647" align="alignleft" width="191" caption="Curtis Martin"][/caption] A California man was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of attempted murder and committing a hate crime after an employee at a Denny’s [...]
Court rejects motion to force Brown, Schwarzenegger to defend Prop 8

Court rejects motion to force Brown, Schwarzenegger to defend Prop 8

Friday, September 3, 2010
A California state appeals court has denied a conservative law group's request that it force Attorney General Jerry Brown and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to defend Proposition 8 in federal court.
Presbyterian minister rebuked, praised for performing same-sex unions

Presbyterian minister rebuked, praised for performing same-sex unions

Friday, August 27, 2010
A retired Presbyterian minister was found guilty Friday by a church tribunal of presiding at the marriage of same-sex couples in 2008 and will be censured, pending an appeal. The [...]
Appeals court grants ‘stay’ in Prop 8 ruling, gay marriage to remain on hold

Appeals court grants ‘stay’ in Prop 8 ruling, gay marriage to remain on hold

Monday, August 16, 2010
A federal appeals court on Monday put a hold on same-sex marriages in California, overruling a federal district judge who had earlier ruled that Proposition 8 -- the state's voter approved ban on gay marriage -- was unconstitutional.
Judge lifts stay in Prop 8 ruling; gay marriage could resume August 18

Judge lifts stay in Prop 8 ruling; gay marriage could resume August 18

Thursday, August 12, 2010
Gay marriage in California could resume next week as a federal judge today denied defendant's motion for a permanent stay to his decision to invalidate Proposition 8, the 2008 ballot measure that reinstated the ban on same-sex marriage, but extended the temporary stay another week.
California governor, attorney general call for gay marriages to resume

California governor, attorney general call for gay marriages to resume

Friday, August 6, 2010
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown filed motions in federal court late Friday, asking a federal judge to allow the state to begin performing same-sex marriages.
Prop 8 supporters claim Walker's ruling unfair because he's a gay judge

Prop 8 supporters claim Walker's ruling unfair because he's a gay judge

Friday, August 6, 2010
Is Judge Vaughn Walker gay? Does it matter? Not surprisingly, supporters of Proposition 8 say the U.S. District Court judge who overturned California's voter approved ban on gay marriage should have recused himself from the case because, they say, he is gay -- and therefore is biased.
Prop 8 next steps: Judge to decide whether to lift 'stay' in ruling

Prop 8 next steps: Judge to decide whether to lift 'stay' in ruling

Thursday, August 5, 2010
U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker, the federal judge who struck down California's voter-approved ban on gay marriage must now decide whether the ban should remain in tact while the ruling makes its way through the appeals process.
Advocates, opponents, politicians react to today’s Prop 8 ruling

Advocates, opponents, politicians react to today’s Prop 8 ruling

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
While gay rights advocates from across the country celebrate Wednesday's historic ruling in which U.S. Judge Vaughn Walker overturned Proposition 8, political groups, elected officials and activists on both sides issued reaction today, ranging for jubilation to furiously denouncing the court's ruling.
Prop 8 unconstitutional: Federal judge strikes down CA gay marriage ban

Prop 8 unconstitutional: Federal judge strikes down CA gay marriage ban

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down California's Proposition 8, the 2008 voter approved ban on gay marriage, ruling it "unconstitutional" and "fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license."
CA county settles suit with gay man separated from dying partner

CA county settles suit with gay man separated from dying partner

Saturday, July 24, 2010
California's Sonoma County has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit by an elderly gay man who claimed he was separated from his dying partner, accused of abuse, and left penniless when county officials auctioned the contents of their home.
Prop 8 supporters: ‘We are the victims’

Prop 8 supporters: ‘We are the victims’

Saturday, July 24, 2010
Proposition 8 (a.k.a. “traditional marriage”) supporters say they are the victims, not gay people. And that gay people have brought negative backlash upon themselves by standing up for their equal rights.
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