Court Likely to Rule in Favor of the Freedom to Marry
Posted on Mar 08, 2008 at 04:47 pm
New America Media
March 8, 2008
Former Berkeley City Attorney Manuela Albuquerque is sure the California Supreme Court will invalidate the marriage law's exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage as a violation of the California Constitution, and presents a lay person's guide to the gay marriage cases' legal terrain and the import of the justices' questions. [Link]
March 8, 2008
Former Berkeley City Attorney Manuela Albuquerque is sure the California Supreme Court will invalidate the marriage law's exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage as a violation of the California Constitution, and presents a lay person's guide to the gay marriage cases' legal terrain and the import of the justices' questions. [Link]
OPINION: Civil Unions Aren’t Marriage
Posted on Mar 08, 2008 at 11:03 am
Los Angeles Times
March 8, 2008
In a 3½-hour session that sounded sometimes like a law school seminar and sometimes like a radio talk show, the California Supreme Court this week wrestled with the question of whether the state Constitution's guarantee of "equal protection of the laws" requires the recognition of same-sex couples' marriages.... The best response came from the lawyer for the city of San Francisco, which briefly granted marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2004. "Words matter," Deputy City Atty. Therese Stewart said. "Names matter." [Link]
March 8, 2008
In a 3½-hour session that sounded sometimes like a law school seminar and sometimes like a radio talk show, the California Supreme Court this week wrestled with the question of whether the state Constitution's guarantee of "equal protection of the laws" requires the recognition of same-sex couples' marriages.... The best response came from the lawyer for the city of San Francisco, which briefly granted marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2004. "Words matter," Deputy City Atty. Therese Stewart said. "Names matter." [Link]
California court ponders marriage case
Posted on Mar 07, 2008 at 11:06 am
Washington Blade
March 7, 2008
Questioning whether separate is equal, the California Supreme Court this week considered ending the exclusion of same-sex couples and their families from marriage. Said Evan Wolfson, "As several questions and answers underscored, California has already conceded these families exist, that they should have protections and responsibilities akin to married people. The state is trying to claim that they’re already being treated, quote unquote, equally. If all that is true, what is the reason to deny them the freedom to marry, especially in light of testimony and evidence that the denial makes their life harder?” [Link]
March 7, 2008
Questioning whether separate is equal, the California Supreme Court this week considered ending the exclusion of same-sex couples and their families from marriage. Said Evan Wolfson, "As several questions and answers underscored, California has already conceded these families exist, that they should have protections and responsibilities akin to married people. The state is trying to claim that they’re already being treated, quote unquote, equally. If all that is true, what is the reason to deny them the freedom to marry, especially in light of testimony and evidence that the denial makes their life harder?” [Link]
Marriage for same-sex couples—it’s personal
Posted on Mar 06, 2008 at 04:02 pm
Los Angeles Times
March 6, 2008
As the CA high court considers ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage, couples who wed in the Bay Area savor the joy of the institution and discuss the difference between domestic partnership and marriage. (Link)
March 6, 2008
As the CA high court considers ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage, couples who wed in the Bay Area savor the joy of the institution and discuss the difference between domestic partnership and marriage. (Link)
OPINION: State Supreme Court weighs marriage question
Posted on Mar 06, 2008 at 03:50 pm
Sacramento Bee
March 6, 2008
Daniel Weintraub discusses the arguments made during the California Supreme Court’s hearing on marriage, noting the judges’ comments and questions, and the absurdity of the opposition’s statements. [Link]
March 6, 2008
Daniel Weintraub discusses the arguments made during the California Supreme Court’s hearing on marriage, noting the judges’ comments and questions, and the absurdity of the opposition’s statements. [Link]
Marriage for same-sex couples—it’s personal
Posted on Mar 06, 2008 at 11:09 am
Los Angeles Times
March 6, 2008
As the high court considers ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage, couples who wed in the Bay Area savor the joy of the institution…"The world knows how to acknowledge a marriage," [state Sen. Sheila Kuehl] said. "They congratulate you. They send presents. They understand that it is a significant and joyful milestone. No one knows what to do with a domestic partnership registry." [Link]
March 6, 2008
As the high court considers ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage, couples who wed in the Bay Area savor the joy of the institution…"The world knows how to acknowledge a marriage," [state Sen. Sheila Kuehl] said. "They congratulate you. They send presents. They understand that it is a significant and joyful milestone. No one knows what to do with a domestic partnership registry." [Link]
Exclusion From Marriage Is at Heart of California Case
Posted on Mar 05, 2008 at 11:14 am
New York Times
March 5, 2008
For almost four hours on Tuesday, the California Supreme Court heard arguments in the most important marriage case since Massachusetts’s highest court allowed gay and lesbian couples to marry there more than four years ago. But it took only 15 minutes for Justice Carlos R. Moreno to identify the central question. “Doesn’t this just boil down to the use of the m-word — marriage?” he asked…Lawyers for the same-sex couples seeking the right to marry said that marriage was a unique expression of love and commitment and that calling their unions anything else was a form of second-class citizenship. [Link]
March 5, 2008
For almost four hours on Tuesday, the California Supreme Court heard arguments in the most important marriage case since Massachusetts’s highest court allowed gay and lesbian couples to marry there more than four years ago. But it took only 15 minutes for Justice Carlos R. Moreno to identify the central question. “Doesn’t this just boil down to the use of the m-word — marriage?” he asked…Lawyers for the same-sex couples seeking the right to marry said that marriage was a unique expression of love and commitment and that calling their unions anything else was a form of second-class citizenship. [Link]
Over 500 watch historic hearing on live video
Posted on Mar 05, 2008 at 11:12 am
San Francisco Chronicle
March 5, 2008
In all, more than 500 people flocked to San Francisco's Civic Center on Tuesday to watch the state Supreme Court hearing on the freedom to marry via live video feeds that were piped into a library, a law school and a basement conference room in the courthouse because the courtroom was filled to capacity. [Link]
March 5, 2008
In all, more than 500 people flocked to San Francisco's Civic Center on Tuesday to watch the state Supreme Court hearing on the freedom to marry via live video feeds that were piped into a library, a law school and a basement conference room in the courthouse because the courtroom was filled to capacity. [Link]
CA court set to hear marriage case
Posted on Feb 28, 2008 at 11:17 am
Washington Blade
February 28, 2008
“Believing you can do it is a prerequisite to getting it done,” said Evan Wolfson. “But hope alone is not enough and legal briefing is not enough. It’s our job to generate discussion in California so the judges are not just reading briefs but are feeling a sense that if they rule right, they will be sustained and history will vindicate them.” [Link]
February 28, 2008
“Believing you can do it is a prerequisite to getting it done,” said Evan Wolfson. “But hope alone is not enough and legal briefing is not enough. It’s our job to generate discussion in California so the judges are not just reading briefs but are feeling a sense that if they rule right, they will be sustained and history will vindicate them.” [Link]
Freedom to Marry Voice of Equality Alice Huffman honored in CA
Posted on Feb 28, 2008 at 11:15 am
The Bay Area Reporter
February 28, 2008
At age 71, Alice Huffman has seen her fair share of bruising battles for equal rights in her lifetime. A longtime leader in the civil rights movement, Huffman has certainly paid her dues and earned the right to a peaceful retirement. Yet Huffman isn't sitting back on her laurels. She has become a key player in the LGBT community's fight for marriage equality. [Link]
February 28, 2008
At age 71, Alice Huffman has seen her fair share of bruising battles for equal rights in her lifetime. A longtime leader in the civil rights movement, Huffman has certainly paid her dues and earned the right to a peaceful retirement. Yet Huffman isn't sitting back on her laurels. She has become a key player in the LGBT community's fight for marriage equality. [Link]