California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban
California’s Supreme Court ruled that a ban on gay marriage was unlawful Thursday, effectively leaving same-sex couples in America’s most populous state free to tie the knot in a landmark ruling.
In an opinion that analysts say could have nationwide implications for the issue, the seven-member panel voted 4-3 in favor of plaintiffs who argued that restricting marriage to men and women was discriminatory.
[via Caitlin Vatikiotis-Bateson]
Here’s the best testimonial I’ve seen yet on this news from Heather Gold:
[via Derek Powazek]
It started in mass 2 years ago. yes, very good news
Right David, starts at the coasts, works its way in. I keep my fingers crossed things progress smoothly. I doubt the Christian right is going to let this happen without a fight.