To some, the Westboro case is simply about homophobia run amok. From a more Constitutional level, however, it's about whether their hate should be … [Read more...] about Phelps Funeral Protest Case Heads To Supreme Court Next Week, Presenting U.S. With Fundamental Questions
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Iowa AG Candidate Turns Marriage Into Election Issue
"I support marriage between one man and one woman. As Attorney General I can tell you I support the marriage amendment as well as to amend the … [Read more...] about Iowa AG Candidate Turns Marriage Into Election Issue
Ken Mehlman, Peter Thiel, and Paul Singer Host Manhattan Fundraiser for Team Challenging Proposition 8
PARTIAL LIST OF ATTENDEESWALL STREET FIGURES and FIRMSKohlberg Kravis & Roberts (KKR) Henry Kravis Sir Deryck Maughan (former Vice Chairman of … [Read more...] about Ken Mehlman, Peter Thiel, and Paul Singer Host Manhattan Fundraiser for Team Challenging Proposition 8
Watch: Crist Says Florida Will Stop Enforcing Gay Adoption Ban
Following the appeals court ruling earlier today which upheld an earlier ruling declaring it unconstitutional, Florida Governor Charlie Crist said the … [Read more...] about Watch: Crist Says Florida Will Stop Enforcing Gay Adoption Ban
Watch: Exposing the Lies in NOM’s Ad Against Iowa Justices
First, NOM's Iowa ad:And now, Stop8.org's takedown: Last week, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) released an ad in support of the … [Read more...] about Watch: Exposing the Lies in NOM’s Ad Against Iowa Justices
Scalia: Constitution Does Not Outlaw Bias Over Sexual Orientation
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia spoke at UC Hastings Law School (which as you may recall was recently involved in a SCOTUS case of its own), and … [Read more...] about Scalia: Constitution Does Not Outlaw Bias Over Sexual Orientation
Prop 8 Backers File Court Brief Arguing ‘Standing’ to Appeal, Attack Judge Walker as ‘Selective and One-Sided’
Defendant-intervenors filed briefs with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals last night at 9 pm, three hours before the court's deadline, attacking … [Read more...] about Prop 8 Backers File Court Brief Arguing ‘Standing’ to Appeal, Attack Judge Walker as ‘Selective and One-Sided’
Sandra Day O’Connor Opposes Iowa Group Seeking to Oust Justices Over Same-Sex Marriage Decision
A new study out of Iowa proves again that same-sex marriage poses no threat to so-called "traditional" marriage: "The IowaWatch study … [Read more...] about Sandra Day O’Connor Opposes Iowa Group Seeking to Oust Justices Over Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete Supports Marriage Equality
Andrés Duque at Blabbeando translates an interview with the recently-crowned Miss Universe, Jimena Navarrete of Mexico. Navarrete is asked her opinion … [Read more...] about Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete Supports Marriage Equality
Activists, Catholics Clash in Gay Marriage Protest in Guadalajara
Demonstrations have erupted in Guadalajara, Mexico after recent remarks by the Bishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez, who used slurs … [Read more...] about Activists, Catholics Clash in Gay Marriage Protest in Guadalajara