Gay Rights

Dobson's Focus on the Family Out-Hates the Mormons

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| Wed Feb. 11, 2009 9:16 AM PST

Overturning Prop. 8: No Court-Ordered Equality!

In response to California Attorney General Jerry Brown's assertion that the state Supreme Court should overturn Proposition 8, both George...

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| Thu Jan. 15, 2009 11:00 AM PST

More on the Rick Warren Wrangle: It's Not About Gay Marriage

On Friday morning, I was on the CBS' The Early Show to talk about the Rick Warren controversy. Opposite...

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| Fri Dec. 19, 2008 7:03 AM PST

Prop 8, The Musical: Maybe They Could Have Thought Of This Two Months Ago?

Via HuffPo, it's this star-studded musical "tribute" to Proposition 8, featuring the comedic and vocal talents of Margaret Cho, John C. Reilly, Maya Rudolph, Jack Black as Jesus, and a special appearance by Neil Patrick Harris. It's cute, but what does it say that the only celebrity Funny or Die was able to score before the election was Molly Ringwold? [Edit: okay, commenter,...

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| Wed Dec. 3, 2008 3:22 PM PST

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Will Ken Starr Defend Prop 8 in CA Supreme Court?

Overheard last week in DC at a right-wing legal convention: "We've all but confirmed that Ken Starr is going to...

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| Mon Nov. 24, 2008 12:52 PM PST
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Marriage Fortification

Prop 8 isn't discrimination. It's marriage fortification—just look at these happy, heterosexual couples.

Fri Nov. 14, 2008 1:00 AM PST

Cheer Up, Californians: Same-Sex Couples Wed in Connecticut

Though many of us on the West Coast are still despondent over the passage of Prop 8, there's reason to...

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| Wed Nov. 12, 2008 3:20 PM PST

Reflections on California's Proposition 8

The United States took away rights yesterday. It's a stunning thing to acknowledge. On the same day we culminated a...

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| Wed Nov. 5, 2008 1:19 PM PST

Anti-Gay Measures Victorious Nationwide

While California's Prop 8 may be the most crushing blow to gay rights if it holds, it's certainly not the...

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| Wed Nov. 5, 2008 10:00 AM PST

Prop 8 Still Not Official, Franken Race Headed for a Recount

California's same-sex marriage ban is ahead 52%-48% with 95% of precincts reporting, though the state has yet to call the...

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| Wed Nov. 5, 2008 9:18 AM PST

California's Abortion Measure Failing

With 45% of precincts reporting California's abortion notification initiative is now losing narrowly (52%-48%). Back in 2005 and 2006, voters...

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| Tue Nov. 4, 2008 11:56 PM PST

Ban on Gay Marriage, Abortion Parental Notification Both Winning in California

With 14% of precincts reporting, Prop 8, which would amend California's constitution to eliminate equal marriage rights is leading 55%...

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| Tue Nov. 4, 2008 10:21 PM PST

Oakland Ground Zero for Prop 8 Hate Speech

Another night of Prop 8 campaigning in east Oakland, this time with supporters and opponents of the ban on...

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| Thu Oct. 23, 2008 9:43 PM PDT

Mormon Church GOTV for Prop 8: "Do All You Can"

Another night in Oakland, another round of Prop 8 picketing. This time a couple dozen people spread out on each...

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| Wed Oct. 22, 2008 9:27 PM PDT
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Will Gay Marriage Help McCain?

Now that same-sex love is legal in California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, should Obama brace for a ballot backlash?

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| Tue Oct. 14, 2008 12:00 AM PDT

McCain's NYT Interview: Federalism, Live and In the Flesh

John McCain is famous for chatting with reporters for hours on end, but everyday folks (and even reporters from small...

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| Sat Jul. 12, 2008 6:01 PM PDT

Hypocrisy Meter Explodes

If you were to identify the two senators least qualified to take bold action in defense of marriage, who would...

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| Fri Jun. 27, 2008 11:46 AM PDT

Flood of Divorces Begin Due to Gay Marriage in CA. That's How This Works, Right?

Heterosexuals were running wild in the streets of DC this morning, divorcing each other left and right. The reason? Yesterday...

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| Wed Jun. 18, 2008 9:19 AM PDT

The Change We Need, But Whither Stem Cells?

Barack Obama's speech last night was a changemaker, an oratory sweep full of grand pledges. And while he touched on...

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| Wed Jun. 4, 2008 10:50 AM PDT

McCain: Contradicting His Record on Gay Rights

John McCain is going on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" today to express moderate support for same-sex couples. He urges gay...

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| Thu May. 22, 2008 11:45 AM PDT