Chief proponents: California Catholic Conference of Bishops, Protect Marriage Coalition, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Concerned Women for America
Major donors to "Yes" side: Knights of Columbus, Focus on the Family, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 32 words Type of Material: Correction
Proposition 10: The Voter Guide in Sunday's California section misspelled the first name of a major donor to the "yes" on Proposition 10 campaign. The donor's name is Aubrey McClendon, not Audrey.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Sunday, October 26, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 35 words Type of Material: Correction
Proposition 10: The Voter Guide in the California section on Oct. 19 misspelled the first name of a major donor to the "yes" on Proposition 10 campaign. The donor's name is Aubrey McClendon, not Audrey.
Chief opponents: Equality California, League of Women Voters of California, California Democratic Party, California Labor Federation, Valley Industry and Commerce Assn., United Farm Workers
Major donors to "No" side: Pacific Gas & Electric; Robert Haas, chief executive emeritus of Levi Strauss Co., director Stephen Spielberg, Service Employees International Union's California State Council, California Teachers Assn.
Main arguments in favor: Eight years ago, California voters passed Proposition 22, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman, by more than 60%. The will of the people was overturned by the California Supreme Court, which allowed same-sex marriage earlier this year. This undermines the value of marriage.
Main arguments against: People should not be treated differently under the law because of their sexual orientation. Gays and lesbians should keep the right to marry like everyone else.
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Proposition 9: Victims' rights
What it would do: Amend the state Constitution to give new rights to crime victims and restrict early release of inmates. It would allow victims not to cooperate in criminal defendants' preparation for trial; would provide mandatory restitution by an offender if a victim suffers a loss; would increase the maximum period between parole hearings from five to 15 years; and allow an unlimited number of victims' family members to testify at parole hearings.
Chief proponents: Assemblyman Todd Spitzer (R-Orange), Crime Victims United of California, Justice for Homicide Victims, Justice for Murdered Children
Major donors to "Yes" side: Henry T. Nicholas III, co-founder of Broadcom Corp., the brother of a murder victim and now under indictment on fraud, conspiracy and drug charges; Crime Victims United, Peace Officers Research Assn. of California
Chief opponents: California Teachers Assn., Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, California Public Defenders Assn., California State Assn. of Counties, American Civil Liberties Union
Major donors to "No" side: Service Employees International Union's California State Council, California Federation of Teachers, California Teachers Assn., California Democratic Party
