A Look at the Dissent of CA Justice Moreno on Prop 8

The majority ruling concluded that “Proposition 8 constitutes a permissible constitutional amendment (rather than an impermissible constitutional revision), does not violate the separation of powers doctrine, and is not invalid under the “inalienable rights” theory proffered by the Attorney General.”

On the flip side, there was dissent from Justice Moreno. Below is an excerpt from the dissent. Read more

Prop 8 Protests in Over 100 Cities

Turn anger into action. With the California Supreme Court’s decision hours ago upholding that state’s anti-gay Proposition 8, activists in at least 108 cities have vowed to react with angry protests tonight to denounce they see as the brazen taking away of their equal rights. Read more

California Supreme Court Upholds Prop 8, 18,000 Marriages Remain Valid

The California Supreme Court upheld Prop. 8 by a 6-1 vote but ruled that the same sex marriages performed last year can stand.

More to come.

Gavin Newsom Asked Supreme Court to Delay Prop 8 Ruling?

Confidential sources close to San Francisco City Hall told Towleroad’s Corey Johnson that the California Supreme Court was prepared to release its opinion on Proposition 8 tomorrow, but decided to delay the ruling after a call from Mayor Gavin Newsom. Read more

Prop 8 Decision Tomorrow?

Rumblings that the California Supreme Court may announce thier decision on the California’s Proposition 8 on Thursday of this week are beginning to surface. Read more

Prop 8: California Supreme Court to Rule in 90 Days, Crowds Gathered in SF to Watch Arguments (Photos)

Following today’s oral arguments in front of the California Supreme Court, we’re left with uncertainty–yet hopeful uncertainty. Read more

Live Feed From Prop 8 Arguments

Live feed from the CA Supreme Court – Read more

LIVE in San Fran: Crowds Gather for ‘Eve of Justice’, Tomorrow Supreme Court Hears Prop 8 Arguments

[NOTE: Continually updated with new photos] In just one of the many cities across the United States, a massive crowd has gathered in the Castro and is headed to the California Supreme Court. We’ll continue adding photos as our friend in SF sends them. Read more

California Legislature Goes On Record to Oppose Prop. 8

Both the California Senate and Assembly passed resolutions today opposing Proposition 8 as an illegal and unprecedented revision to the state Constitution. Read more

NAACP Supports The Overturn of Prop 8

Today, the NAACP expressed support for California legislature’s challenge to Prop 8, calling for its overturn. Read more

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