Gays, blacks divided on Proposition 8
California | Local |
8:00AM
For Trebor Healey, a 46-year-old gay man from Glendora, Tuesday’s election was bittersweet. Read more
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Prop. 8 protesters target Mormon temple in Westwood
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12:00AM, November 7
Protesters gathered today outside the temple of the Mormon Church on Santa Monica Boulevard in Westwood to protest Tuesday’s passage of Proposition 8, the initiative that bans same-sex marriage. Read more
Nation watches as a divided California prepares to decide on same-sex marriage
California | Local |
November 5, 2008
After the most expensive campaign in state history over a social issue, Californians began voting Tuesday on the divisive and deeply emotional issue of same-sex marriage. Read more
A mad rush to the altar
California | Local |
November 1, 2008
Tom O’Hare hadn’t planned on getting married this month to his partner of 30 years. Read more
Prop. 8 still trailing, but gap is narrowing, poll says
California | Local |
November 1, 2008
Less than a week before the election, a new Field Poll shows a measure to ban gay marriage in California trailing in the polls – but the race is narrowing. Read more
In the fight over Prop. 8, confusion reigns
California | Local |
October 31, 2008
Speaking out recently against Proposition 8, the proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown made an appeal for the importance of protecting the rights of same-sex couples. Read more
‘Legal chaos’ could await married gays
California | Local |
October 30, 2008
Eric Borsum was thrilled this month when he was finally able to marry Eric Miller, his partner of nine years. Read more
Prop. 8 foes, fans amass $60 million
California | Local |
October 25, 2008
Sara Havranek quit working five years ago after the birth of her first child. Read more
No on 8 lead is eroding in poll
California | Local |
October 23, 2008
While California voters remain closely divided on the question of gay marriage, a majority oppose a measure to ban it, according to a poll released Wednesday by the Public Policy Institute of California. Read more
Black clergy both for and against gay marriage speak out
California | Local |
October 22, 2008
Two groups of African American ministers held dueling lunchtime news conferences in South Los Angeles on Tuesday to rally support for and against Proposition 8, which would amend the state Constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Read more
