Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Rachel Maddow spoke briefly about the federal Prop 8 challenge last night. … [Read more...] about Maddow on Prop 8 Trial Broadcast Ban: Where’s the Anti-Gay Pride?
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Watch: Melanie DeMore Performs ‘Over the Rainbow’ at Prop 8 Rally
Another moment shot by Sean Chapin at yesterday's Prop 8 trial rally. Melanie DeMore performs 'Over the Rainbow' with tears streaming down … [Read more...] about Watch: Melanie DeMore Performs ‘Over the Rainbow’ at Prop 8 Rally
Watch: Stirring Video of Yesterday’s Prop 8 Pre-Trial Rally
Videographer and activist Sean Chapin has put together an excellent montage of the rally that took place yesterday, beginning in pre-dawn hours, … [Read more...] about Watch: Stirring Video of Yesterday’s Prop 8 Pre-Trial Rally
First Day of Prop 8 Trial Concludes: A Few Updates
A few updates on the Prop 8 trial, which the NYT reports opened with "sharp words" from Judge Walker. The trial is expected to reach the … [Read more...] about First Day of Prop 8 Trial Concludes: A Few Updates
READ: Ted Olson Opening Statement in Federal Challenge to Prop 8
In May of 2008, the California Supreme Court concluded that underthis State’s Constitution, the right to marry a person of one’s choiceextended to all … [Read more...] about READ: Ted Olson Opening Statement in Federal Challenge to Prop 8
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Broadcast of Prop 8 Trial, for Now
Prop 8 supporters appear to have been successful for the moment in shielding broadcast of the federal challenge that begins today in court: "The … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Broadcast of Prop 8 Trial, for Now
Ted Olson to Newsweek: The Conservative Case for Gay Marriage
Here's a portion of Prop 8 challenge attorney Ted Olson's rather brilliant argument in this week's Newsweek, "The Conservative Case … [Read more...] about Ted Olson to Newsweek: The Conservative Case for Gay Marriage
Hundreds Protest Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego
Rex Wockner has a report and some photos (above) of yesterday's protest of Prop 8-supporter Doug Manchester's San Diego's Manchester Grand … [Read more...] about Hundreds Protest Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego
Prop 8 Backers Go to U.S. Supreme Court to Block Trial Broadcast
UPDATED BELOWThe Courage Campaign delivered 140,671 letters/petitions to Judge Vaughn Walker requesting that the Prop 8 trial be televised in … [Read more...] about Prop 8 Backers Go to U.S. Supreme Court to Block Trial Broadcast
Prop 8 Supporter Wants Out of Trial; NOM Does Not Expect a Win
A couple interesting pieces of news to emerge as the Prop 8 trial approaches on Monday. A defendant in the Prop 8 case wants out: "Hak-Shing … [Read more...] about Prop 8 Supporter Wants Out of Trial; NOM Does Not Expect a Win