Prop 8

Activists Seek To Tie "Milk" To Gay Rights Campaign

New York Times | Posted 11.22.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Film, Proposition 8, Prop 8, Gay Marriage, Gay Issues, Gay Rights, Patrick Milliner, Milk, Sean Penn, Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES -- When the movie "Milk" comes next month to Claremont, a college town about 30 miles from here, Patrick Milliner intends to greet it with...

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Where's the Struggle?

David Suissa | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics

Read More: Proposition 8, Prop 8, Same-Sex Marriage, California Gay Marriage, California Same Sex Marriage, California Supreme Court Gay Marriage, Gay Marriage, Judaism, Politics News
David Suissa

When I see the coarse arguments currently raging over the issue of same-sex marriage, I don't see any thoughtful or fascinating debates... I see two armies shooting at each other.

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Jesus Likes Gays, "But Not in That Way"

Brad Taylor Negron | Posted 11.21.2008 | Living

Read More: Mormons, Proposition 8 Passes, Gay Marriage Rights, Gay Rights California, Mormons Prop 8, California Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Proposition 8, California Gay Rights, Jesus, Jesus Proposition 8, Prop 8, Mormons Proposition 8, Gay Marriage, CA Gay Marriage, 236.Com, Living News
Brad Taylor Negron

Jesus was anti-tradition and hung out with lepers and prostitutes and turned over tables at the Temple Mount. This describes half the gay bars in America.

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What Harvey Milk Tells Us About Proposition 8

Rob Epstein | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics

Read More: Lgbt, Gay Rights, Proposition 8, Prop 8, Proposition 6, LGBT Rights, California Prop 8, Gay Marriage, California, Politics News
Rob Epstein

Although Prop 8 wasn't exactly a remake of Prop 6, it's the same disaster movie storyline pitch: any recognition of constitutional rights for gay and lesbian citizens will somehow destroy the natural order.

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Margaret Cho Set for Nov. 22 Equal Rights Rally in Sacramento

Lisa Derrick | Posted 11.20.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Sacramento Rally, Gay Rights, Margaret Cho, Gloria Allred, Gay Marriage, Lgbt, Selene Luna, California, Prop 8, Sacramento, Entertainment News
Lisa Derrick

Actress/comedienne Margaret Cho and her co-star Selene Luna will participate in the "March on Sacramento" rally in support of equal marriages rights this Saturday at the State Capitol.

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The Religious Support Behind Proposition 8

Phil Zuckerman | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics

Read More: Religion, California Gay Marriage, Prop 8, Proposition 8, California, Religion and Politics, California Prop 8, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Phil Zuckerman

The most irreligious nations right now are among the most successful, while the most religious nations tend to be among the most destitute.

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Kevin Spacey on Gay Marriage: "We're Going to Get it Right"

Ariston Anderson | Posted 11.19.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Kevin Spacey, Petra Nemcova, Gay Marriage, Proposition 8, Celebrities Talk Politics, Prop 8, Entertainment News
Ariston Anderson

Check out our exclusive interview below as Kevin discusses Obama, Prop 8, and why he believes America is going to overturn the ban on gay marriage once and for all.

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Chuck Norris Likens Prop 8 Fight To Anarchy

Townhall | Posted 11.18.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Proposition 8, Prop 8, Gay Issues, Gay Marriage, Chuck Norris, Entertainment News

Huckabee-supporting martial artist Chuck Norris has written his latest column for townhall.com on the passage of Prop 8 in California, calling demonst...

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The Shock of the Newt

Ellis Weiner | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Proposition 8, Gays, Newt Gingrich, Gay Marriage, Gingrich, Prop 8, Newt Gingrich Proposition 8, Newt Gingrich Prop 8, Newt Gingrich Homophobia, Politics News
Ellis Weiner

If Gingrich really believes that gays campaigning for the right to marry are "a very dangerous threat" to straight society, then either he doesn't know any gays, or he doesn't know any straight people.

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Prop. 8: Witch Hunt and Holy War Make Way for New Beginning?

Phil Bronstein | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Proposition 8, Phil Bronstein, San Francisco, Civil Rights, California Prop 8, Prop 8, Politics News
Phil Bronstein

A friend of mine who supports same sex marriage said some anti-8 protesters were "a well-intentioned mob," and the phrase "witch-hunt" has been used more than once.

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Next Steps For LGBT Civil Rights

Christine C. Quinn | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Lgbt, Christine Quinn, 2008 Election and Gay Rights, LGBT Rights, Prop 8, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Christine C. Quinn

How could our nation embrace a movement for change, while three of its states voted to reject the rights of an entire group of Americans? Could this be real?

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It's Not Over Til It's Over

Al Meyerhoff | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

Read More: U.S. Constitution, California Prop 8, California, Constitution, Prop 8, Civil Rights, Politics News
Al Meyerhoff

By passing Prop 8, the California electorate may well now have violated parallel guarantees contained in the United States Constitution. We have been here before.

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Focus On The Family Faces Massive Layoffs After Prop 8 Push

Colorado Independent | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

Read More: Prop 8 Utah, Focus on the Family Prop 8, Proposition 8, Prop 8, Prop 8 Funding, Proposition 8 Funding, Politics News

Focus on the Family is poised to announce major layoffs to its Colorado Springs-based ministry and media empire today. The cutbacks come just weeks af...

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Prince Talks Religious Conversion, Anti-Gay Marriage Stance

New Yorker | Posted 11.17.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Religion, Jehovah's Witnesses, Proposition 8, Prop 8, Gay Issues, Gay Marriage, Prince, Entertainment News

Update 2:50 pm According to Perez Hilton, Prince is now claiming that he was misquoted in the interview: Apparently, the interviewer did not e...

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Why the Prop 8 Protests Matter

Paul Hogarth | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

Read More: California Gay Marriage, Prop 8 Protests, Prop 8, California Supreme Court, Marriage Equality, Politics News
Paul Hogarth

A mass movement of peaceful protest is crucial at building the political momentum to attain marriage equality -- which can convince the Court it's okay to overturn the "will of the voters."

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The Anti-Gay Blacklist

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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Emma Ruby-Sachs

This movement for equal rights is based on the belief in the equal protection of the law. That means equal protection for us, but it also means equal protection for the people who hate us.

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Not So Fabuloso: Latinos and Proposition 8

Daniel Cubias | Posted 11.16.2008 | Politics

Read More: Catholic Church, Latinos, Homosexuality, Proposition 8, Hispanics, Maricon, Prop 8, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Daniel Cubias

Is it possible that the old boogeyman, the Catholic Church, is somewhat responsible for the invincible strain of homophobia in Latino culture? To the surprise of absolutely no one, the answer is yes.

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Indianapolis joins National Day of Protest

Bil Browning | Posted 11.16.2008 | Politics

Read More: National Day of Protest, Gay Rights, Prop 8, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Bil Browning

While the gathering was still dominated by white faces, I also saw Asians, African-Americans, and Latinos. I saw trans folk. I saw high school students and elders.

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Wanda Sykes: "I'm Proud To be Gay"

AP | Posted 11.16.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Wanda Sykes, Prop 8, Proposition 8, Gay Issues, Entertainment News

LAS VEGAS — Comedian Wanda Sykes says the passage of a same-sex marriage ban in California has led to her be more outspoken about being gay. "Y...

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By Way of Clarification

Jayne Lyn Stahl | Posted 11.16.2008 | Politics

Read More: Social Conservatives, Hate Crimes, Matthew Shepherd, Proposition 8, Prop 8, No on Prop 8, Prop 8 Protests, Intellectual Freedom, Moral Ambiguity, Progressive Ideology, Ideology, Marriage Equality, Prop 8 Rally, Gay Rights, Larry King, Freedom of Thought, Marriage Equality in CA, Anti-Intellectualism, Bush Administration Intellectualism, Gay Civil Rights, Conservative Ideology, Gay Marriage, California Proposition 8, Politics News
Jayne Lyn Stahl

Ultimately, no one wins when ideology, whether progressive or reactionary, is allowed to prevail over diversity of ideas, and human will.

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Mormons Tipped Scale In Gay Marriage Ban With Money, Institutional Support And Dedicated Volunteers

nytimes.com | JESSE McKINLEY and KIRK JOHNSON | Posted 11.15.2008 | Home

Read More: Prop 8, Mormons, Mormons Gay Marriage Ban, Proposition 8, Gay Marriage Ban, Gay Marriage, Home News

Less than two weeks before Election Day, the chief strategist behind a ballot measure outlawing same-sex marriage in California called an emergency me...

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Democracy, Religion and Proposition 8

Geoffrey R. Stone | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: California Gay Marriage, Seperation of Church and State, Proposition 8, Prop 8, Gay Marriage, Prop 8 Religion, Politics News
Geoffrey R. Stone

From a strictly legal perspective, it is next to impossible for courts to enforce the separation of church and state in the context of laws like Proposition 8.

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Wasting Away in Margaritaville

Howard Bragman | Posted 11.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: Gay Marriage, California Propositions, Prop 8, California Prop 8, Proposition 8, Politics News
Howard Bragman

To my brothers and sisters in the GLBT movement and our friends, peaceful protests, boycotts and community organizing are the tools of our trade and ultimately the things that will win this struggle.

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Slash and Wife Perla Support CA Equal Marriage Rights

Lisa Derrick | Posted 11.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: Gay Marriage California, California Gay Marriage, Slash, Ban on Gay Marriage, Gay Marriage, Rock Music, Gay Rights, Prop 8, Music, Scout Studio, Guns N' Roses, Politics News
Lisa Derrick

2008-11-14-slashperla.jpg Slash, his wife Perla and Scout Studio created this video urging everyone to say no to hate and yes to equal rights.

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Blaming the African American Community Oversimplifies Prop 8 Results

Byron Williams | Posted 11.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: California Propositions, Prop 8 Black Voters, Proposition 8, Black Voters Proposition 8, Prop 8, California Proposition 8, Politics News
Byron Williams

The real culprit responsible for Prop 8 passing is the quirky California political process that allows for a mulligan after the state Supreme Court already ruled in support of same-gender marriage.

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