Schwarzenegger says marriage equality good for economy
Posted on May 21, 2008 at 11:47 am
Sacramento Bee
May 21, 2008
The Republican governor said Tuesday in San Francisco he hopes gay couples come to California for wedded bliss. (Link)
May 21, 2008
The Republican governor said Tuesday in San Francisco he hopes gay couples come to California for wedded bliss. (Link)
Good News All Around
Posted on May 21, 2008 at 11:03 am
The New Republic
May 20, 2008
E.J. Graff talks about why Democrats are wrong to fear the political fallout from the California gay marriage ruling. (Link)
May 20, 2008
E.J. Graff talks about why Democrats are wrong to fear the political fallout from the California gay marriage ruling. (Link)
In Massachusetts, a test run for marriage equality
Posted on May 21, 2008 at 11:01 am
Los Angeles Times
May 17, 2008
As California becomes the second state to end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage, Massachusetts residents and lawmakers talk about the benefits of living in a state which upholds the freedom to marry, “a positive case study” for California. (Link)
May 17, 2008
As California becomes the second state to end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage, Massachusetts residents and lawmakers talk about the benefits of living in a state which upholds the freedom to marry, “a positive case study” for California. (Link)
EDITORIAL: Untying the Not
Posted on May 20, 2008 at 03:36 pm
Baltimore Sun
May 18, 2008
The Baltimore Sun backs the California marriage ruling and points out that the Maryland court's decision should have done the same, but it didn’t, and now the legislature should step in. (Link)
May 18, 2008
The Baltimore Sun backs the California marriage ruling and points out that the Maryland court's decision should have done the same, but it didn’t, and now the legislature should step in. (Link)
Marriage is not about gender or race, but love and family
Posted on May 20, 2008 at 03:30 pm
San Jose Mercury News
May 20, 2008
Marla Scharf talks about growing up when her parents were prohibited from marrying in numerous states across the nation because they were an interracial couple, and honors the CA Supreme Court upholding the freedom to marry for same-sex couples saying, “I believe that our nation's promise of 'justice and liberty for all' applies to every person in the same way.” (Link)
May 20, 2008
Marla Scharf talks about growing up when her parents were prohibited from marrying in numerous states across the nation because they were an interracial couple, and honors the CA Supreme Court upholding the freedom to marry for same-sex couples saying, “I believe that our nation's promise of 'justice and liberty for all' applies to every person in the same way.” (Link)
CA marriage ruling has roots in landmark race-based case
Posted on May 20, 2008 at 02:48 pm
Sacramento Bee
May 20, 2008
The California Supreme Court's historic ruling upholding marriage equality has its roots in the case of a Mexican American woman who 60 years ago fought for the right to marry an African American man, one of many interracial marriage stories recounted that affirm the CA recent decision. (Link)
May 20, 2008
The California Supreme Court's historic ruling upholding marriage equality has its roots in the case of a Mexican American woman who 60 years ago fought for the right to marry an African American man, one of many interracial marriage stories recounted that affirm the CA recent decision. (Link)
A Different Time
Posted on May 19, 2008 at 03:52 pm
Newsweek
May 16, 2008
As couples flock to California to get married, even more Americans will be exposed to the "lived experience" of same-sex couples and families, says Evan Wolfson. "It's much easier to whip people up over the hypothetical." (Link)
May 16, 2008
As couples flock to California to get married, even more Americans will be exposed to the "lived experience" of same-sex couples and families, says Evan Wolfson. "It's much easier to whip people up over the hypothetical." (Link)
CA court stands against discrimination
Posted on May 19, 2008 at 03:39 pm
Cybercast News Service
May 16, 2008
"As with their courageous past stands against discrimination in marriage, we will all be the better and history will vindicate them," Evan Wolfson said in a statement. (Link)
May 16, 2008
"As with their courageous past stands against discrimination in marriage, we will all be the better and history will vindicate them," Evan Wolfson said in a statement. (Link)
OPINION: A Victory for Equality and Justice
Posted on May 19, 2008 at 03:12 pm
New York Times
May 17, 2008
“An individual’s sexual orientation — like a person’s race or gender — does not constitute a legitimate basis upon which to deny or withhold rights,” wrote Chief Justice Ronald George, first appointed to the bench by Gov. Ronald Reagan. (Link)
May 17, 2008
“An individual’s sexual orientation — like a person’s race or gender — does not constitute a legitimate basis upon which to deny or withhold rights,” wrote Chief Justice Ronald George, first appointed to the bench by Gov. Ronald Reagan. (Link)
CA marriage decision may help Republicans
Posted on May 19, 2008 at 02:16 pm
San Francisco Chronicle
May 16, 2008
"If (McCain) comes out in favor of discrimination, he will be in stark contrast with the single most popular Republican in the country - his good friend, Gov. Schwarzenegger," said Evan Wolfson. (Link)
May 16, 2008
"If (McCain) comes out in favor of discrimination, he will be in stark contrast with the single most popular Republican in the country - his good friend, Gov. Schwarzenegger," said Evan Wolfson. (Link)