The New Challenge to Proposition 8

For those who have taken a break from marriage news, Proposition 8 is again in the courts. The trial of Perry v. Schwarzenegger began in a San Francisco federal courtroom on January 11th. This lawsuit was brought about by two gay couples who were refused a marriage license in May 2009, one in Alameda County, one in Los Angeles County. Two well-known attorneys from the 2000 Bush v. Gore case, Theodore Olsen and David Boies, are representing the plaintiffs. The defendants are being represented by a group assembled by the Yes on 8 team, led by Charles Cooper and Andy Pugno.

Now in its third week, the trial has had many interesting twists and turns. For full details, see Andy Pugno’s blog at the Yes on 8 Home Page

NEA Supports Same Sex Marriage

One News Now is reporting that yesterday, the National Education Association passed a resolution supporting same-sex marriage at its annual convention. Isn’t it beautiful, to once again see my union dues being used to support something I’m morally opposed to? Got to love those liberal union leaders.

For a good discussion between educators about the wisdom of the NEA supporting non-curricular issues, go here.

Update on the Battle to Preserve Marriage

United Families International gives a good summary of the marriage battles being fought in New England, Washington D.C., New York, and California. Go here for more details.

For an update specifically on Prop 8, see this recent article from theatlantic.com As you probably heard, the California Supreme Court upheld Prop 8 back in May. But now, an appeal to the federal courts has been filed by the American Foundation for Equal Rights. The fight continues. . .

Prop 8 Upheld!

The California Supreme Court finally issued a ruling on the legal challenges to Proposition 8. The good news – Prop 8 stands! The bad news – existing same-sex marriages will not be invalidated. Go here to read the news release from the California Supreme Court.

California Supreme Court to Announce Prop 8 Ruling on Tuesday

At last, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The California Supreme Court announced that it will “issue an opinion in three cases challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8 at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.”

If the court upholds Prop 8, please don’t egg my house.

Here’s the link where the ruling will be posted.

For more info and commentary, see:
Pearl Diver’s Thoughts
What Tuesday’s Ruling Will and Won’t Mean
LA Times article
San Francisco Chronicle article