PFLAG Phoenix: Special Coverage: California Same-Sex Marriages Legalized

Special Coverage: California Same-Sex Marriages Legalized

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California Supreme Court strikes down state's ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional

IT'S NOW OFFICIAL (PART I): As of June 17, 2008, same-sex marriages are LEGAL in California!

IT'S NOW OFFICIAL (PART II): As of July 31, 2008, out-of-state gay couples can also wed in Mass.!

Initial News Coverage:

05/15/08: CNN: California ban on same-sex marriage struck down
05/15/08: 365gay.com: Calif. Supreme Court Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban
05/15/08: 365gay.com: Jubilation Over Marriage Ruling, Foes Promise To Keep Fighting

An excerpt from the California Supreme Court's 172-page May 15th opinion:

"We cannot find that retention of the traditional definition of marriage constitutes a compelling state interest. Accordingly, we conclude that to the extent the current California statutory provisions limit marriage to opposite-sex couples, these statutes are unconstitutional."

Initial Responses From Same-Sex Marriage Supporters:

05/15/08: HRC: California Becomes Second State to Recognize Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples
05/15/08: PFLAG: PFLAG Applauds California Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality
05/15/08: Equality Arizona: Statement on California Supreme Court ruling

Initial Responses From Same-Sex Marriage Opponents:

Center for Arizona Policy: ACTION NEEDED: California Supreme Court Legalized Same-Sex Marriage!
Family Research Council: CA Supreme Court Imposes Same-sex "Marriage"

Subsequent News Coverage:

05/16/08: Group Returns To Court, Seeks Delay In Gay Marriages
05/16/08: Calif. Ruling Pushes Conservatives To Push Two States On Gay Union Bans (Note: Arizona is one of the two states!)
05/21/08: Federal Anti-Gay Amendment Returns In Wake Of Calif. Ruling
05/21/08: Gay Servicemembers Warned About Calif. Same-Sex Marriages
05/23/08: Gay Foes Seek 5-Month Calif. Marriage Delay
05/23/08: Poll: Majority In Calif Would Ban Gay Marriage
05/28/08: Gay marriage will begin June 17 in Calif.
05/28/08: Poll: Majority of Calif. Backs Gay Marriage
05/28/08: Gay Mormons Tell Church: Leave Marriage Alone
05/29/08: NY Gov: State Will Recognize Gay Marriage
05/30/08: 10 States Ask Calif. to Delay Gay Marriage
05/30/08: Gay Marriage Recognition in NY Faces Battle
06/03/08: Suit Seeks To Stop Recognitions Of Gay Marriages In NY
06/03/08: Gay Marriage Ban Qualifies For Calif. Ballot
06/04/08: Calif. Supreme Court Refuses To Delay Gay Marriage Ruling
06/10/08: Longtime Couple To Kick Off Gay Marriage In Calif.
06/12/08: New Yorkers Support Recognition Of Gay Marriages
06/13/08: Straight Couples Rush To Wed Before Ban Goes Into Effect

California Begins Issuing Marriages Licenses -- Wedding Vows Quickly Follow!

06/16/08: Gay Couples Begin Receiving Marriage Licenses In Calif.
06/16/08: Same-Sex Marriages In Calif. To Affect Other States
06/17/08: Court Refuses To Stop Calif. Gay Weddings
06/17/08: Calif. City Halls Swamped With Gay Couples Seeking Marriage Licenses
06/18/08: USA Today: Hundreds of gay couples enjoy 'dream come true' in Calif.
06/18/08: NY Times: Hundreds of Same-Sex Couples Wed in California
06/18/08: From High Style To Low Key Gay Couples Wed Under Glare Of Spotlights

06/23/08: Calif. Supreme Court Asked To Kill Anti-Gay Proposed Amendment
06/24/08: Mormon Church Joins Calif. Anti-Gay Marriage Fight
07/31/08: Out-Of-State Gay Couples Now Can Wed In Mass.
08/07/08: NY gov seeks dismissal of gay marriage order suit
08/08/08: Calif. judge: Gay-friendly ballot wording OK
08/16/08: Group seeks return of Mass. out-of-state gay marriage ban
08/19/08: Poll: Majority support gay marriage in N.J.
08/21/08: Oregon tribe legalizes gay marriage
08/21/08: Money flowing in on both sides ofn Calif. gay marriage issue
08/25/08: Gay marriage foes step up battle in Calif.
08/25/08: Not all Mormon faithful support gay marriage ban
08/25/08: Mass A.G. OKs anti-gay ballot measure
08/27/08: Anti-gay marriage group won't support ballot measure to reinstate out-of state ban
08/28/08: Poll: Calif. voters oppose gay marriage ban

On a related note . . .

A Conservative Explains Why He Thinks "Gay Marriage" is Good for America

A Black Minister Explains Why the Black Church Should Support Gay Rights

A Gay Marriage-Minded Mormon's Heartfelt Letter to Family and Friends

And finally . . .

Proof that Gays Cause Heterosexuals to Divorce (and cause meteors too):

Ellen & Portia to Tie the Knot:

Warning: Non-California Residents Should Proceed With Caution:

06/10/08: LGBT Groups Issue Warning To Out-Of-State Couples Marrying In Calif.
06/12/08: Equality Arizona Announces Upcoming "Marriage Town Hall"

HRC's "Million for Marriage" Campaign:

Sign the "Million for Marriage" Petition

Kudos to TrueMajority.org's Campaign:

Sign the Open Letter

More details, analysis, and reactions forthcoming . . .

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