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Roundup: Virginia Pro-Choice Groups Ask for Equal Regulation of Outpatient Clinics

by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check

March 24, 2011 - 9:35am (Print)

Same-sex marriages won't be allowed in California during Prop 8 appeal, international transgender news, trade schools cannot discriminate against applicants with HIV or AIDS, and Virginia pro-choice groups ask for new regulations to be applied to all outpatient surgery centers, not just abortion clinics.

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Morning Roundup: Anti-abortion Group Disparaging Rep. Giffords

by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check

January 10, 2011 - 11:20am (Print)

Earthquake that has not happened yet is pre-blamed on gay marriage, Lifesite.com wastes no time in calling Congresswoman Giffords a "pro-abort," male circumcision may reduce spread of HPV, teen pregnancy in DC, a "gay hot potato," and a beautiful tribute to the work of Planned Parenthood from an unlikely patient.

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California Judge to Same-Sex Couples: One More Week Until Marriage

by Amie Newman

August 12, 2010 - 4:42pm (Print)

Judge Vaughn Walker, the man behind the overturning of California's Proposition 8, which would have outlawed same-sex marriage, is giving supporters of the proposition one more week to seek a permanent stay. If not, same sex couples are free to marry in California as soon as August 18th.

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Senate Confirms Kagan for U.S. Supreme Court

by Amie Newman

August 5, 2010 - 3:32pm (Print)

Elena Kagan has been confirmed by the Senate as our next Supreme Court Justice.

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The F Word: Willing to Reconsider

by Laura Flanders, GRITtv

February 12, 2010 - 7:00am (Print)

Laura Flanders of GRITtv is saying "I Do" to Ted Olson? With her love for Elizabeth, her partner of 18 years as a foundation, Flanders says she's willing to compromise if Olson is.

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The Prop 8 Court Case: Live Bloggers and Tweeters to Cover Hearing

by Rachel Larris

January 11, 2010 - 5:42pm (Print)

Thanks to the Supreme Court you can't watch the trial on California's Proposition 8 live or via YouTube, but you can follow all of the live bloggers and tweeters.

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California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 8

by Emily Douglas

May 26, 2009 - 12:17pm (Print)

The California Supreme Court today ruled Proposition 8, the ballot initiative outlawing same-sex marriage, constitutional, while declaring valid the thousands of same-sex marriages that took place while same-sex marriage was legal in the state.

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Today's Prop 8 Hearing is Online

by Gwyneth Doland

March 5, 2009 - 3:07pm (Print)

In San Francisco today, the California Supreme Court will consider arguments for overturning Proposition 8 - the controversial ballot initiative that redefined marriage as between one man and one woman.

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Privacy Sounds Good to Pro-Prop 8 Forces Now

by Terry Cosgrove, Personal PAC

February 20, 2009 - 8:00am (Print)

The Mormons, Knights of Columbus, and others who donated in favor of Proposition 8 now want to see their "right to privacy" protected and stay anonymous. Hypocrisy, anyone?

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CA Court Case Challenges Prop 8, Anti-Gay Rights Measure

by Amie Newman

November 19, 2008 - 5:44pm (Print)

Reproductive rights and gay rights are inextricably linked. Will the California Supreme Court's decision today to hear a case challenging Proposition 8 (the anti-gay marriage amendment) help unify activists even more?

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