Jan 7th, 2009 · Californians passed a proposition in November banning same sex marriage. But California's attorney general Jerry Brown is asking to invalidate the measure, saying constitutional rights would be violated.
Jan 7th, 2009 · In recent years, the gay rights movement has been largely defined by the fight for gay marriage. But with the passage of Proposition 8 in California, making it unconstitutional for gays to marry, some question whether the fight for same-sex marriage is right fight, right now. Political commentators Jasmyne Cannick and Andrew Sullivan debate the issue, along with journalist Michael Sean Winters and long time gay activist Alexander Robinson.
Nov 13th, 2008 · The controversy over California's gay marriage ban, known as Prop 8, has spilled into the streets. In some places, the fight for gay rights has turned into an public indictment of African-Americans who voted in favor of the ban. Farai Chideya moderates a conversation about race and sexual identity, the proposition's impact on American politics, and the future of coalition building between blacks and gays.
Nov 13th, 2008 · California's Supreme Court may take another crack at the issue of same-sex marriage. Opponents of the recently passed Proposition 8, which bans gay marriage, are trying to have the measure overturned. The justices may rule on the new ban voters approved in the Nov. 4 election.
Nov 10th, 2008 · Last week's passing of Proposition 8 is the latest development in an ongoing battle among California voters over gay marriage. California's Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in May. The new provision overturns the court's decision by amending the state constitution to specifically define marriage as being between a man and a woman. A roundtable of guests familiar with Proposition 8 discuss why the provision failed, sparking an emotional reaction.
Nov 6th, 2008 · Voters in California narrowly approved Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to heterosexual couples. California was one of the few states where gay couples could marry legally. Same sex partners now are turning to the courts, hoping to restore that right.
Nov 5th, 2008 · California voters have approved Proposition 8, a ballot measure that repeals the right of gay couples to marry. But the victory margin is narrow and several gay-rights groups, along with the city of San Francisco, say they will challenge Prop 8 in court.
Nov 5th, 2008 · The Supreme Court's ruling this summer that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to bear arms has added fuel to the ongoing national debate about guns. A panel of six experts takes on the proposition "Guns Reduce Crime" in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.