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In Theory: Can believers and nonbelievers find common ground?
Can believers and nonbelievers connect? Is there a common ground they can agree on? Writing in the New York Times, T. M. Luhrmann thinks there may be, but admits it's going to be difficult. The author of "When God Talks Back: Understanding the...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Interreligious Dialogue, Human Interest, Salt
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In Theory: Should Boy Scouts end ban on gays?
The Boy Scouts of America has sent its members a survey as part of its ongoing debate over whether to repeal or continue its ban on gay members. Instead of asking for a simple yes or no, the questionnaire goes into depth on several topics, for example...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Lifestyle and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Social Issues, Salt
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Supreme Court expresses skepticism over upholding Prop. 8
The Supreme Court asked skeptical questions Tuesday of former Reagan administration lawyer Charles J. Cooper about his assertion that California’s ban on gay marriage should be upheld. Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. questioned Cooper as to...Tags: Anthony Kennedy, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers, Same-Sex Marriage, John G. Roberts, Jr.
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Burbank couple in Prop. 8 case to watch history unfold
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday began the process of considering two controversial cases involving whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry: Proposition 8, California's 2008 ban on gay marriage, and the Defense of Marriage Act,...Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Google+, Defense of Marriage Act, Same-Sex Marriage, Proposition 8 (California, 2010)
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Supreme Court has menu of options in gay marriage case
WASHINGTON — Four years ago, many gay rights advocates shook their heads when super-lawyers Theodore B. Olson and David Boies announced they would challenge California's ban on gay marriages in federal court and take the case all the way to the U.S....
Tags: Family, Crime, Law and Justice, Maura Dolan, Judges, Marriage
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'Record majority' in California backs same-sex marriage, poll finds
As state officials make their case for gay marriage, a new Field Poll showed record support in California for same sex unions. "By a nearly two-to-one margin (61% to 32%), California voters approve of allowing same-sex couples to marry," according to...
Tags: Family, Jessica Garrison, U.S. Supreme Court, Politics, Shelby Grad
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Prop. 8: California A.G. backs gay marriage in Supreme Court brief
California’s top law enforcement officer told the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday that Proposition 8’s ban on same-sex marriage should be overturned because its sole purpose was to “strip loving relationships of validation and dignity...
Tags: Los Angeles Times, Family, Jessica Garrison, U.S. Supreme Court, Kamala D. Harris
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Burbank couple on Supreme Court same-sex marriage review: 'This is what we've waited for'
Burbank residents Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo were catapulted onto the national stage Friday when the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would rule on constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, the voter-approved same-sex marriage ban that...
Tags: Los Angeles Times, Family, U.S. Supreme Court, Google+, Social Issues
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Editorial: Battle for marriage rights began at local level
Perhaps it was inevitable that the U.S. Supreme Court would confront the issue of same-sex marriage. But in the history of great civil rights advances in this country, key players rarely wait for Fate to make her move. Instead, they forge ahead and...Tags: Family, U.S. Supreme Court, Crime, Law and Justice, Civil Rights, Justice and Rights
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Supreme Court to rule on California's Prop. 8 ban on gay marriage
The Supreme Court announced Friday it will rule for the first time on same-sex marriage by deciding the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, the voter initiative that limited marriage to a man and a woman. The justices also said they...Tags: Los Angeles Times, Family, Social Issues, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
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Supreme Court delays decision on taking up gay marriage cases
The Supreme Court took no action Friday on a series of pending appeals involving gay marriage, putting off until at least next week a decision on which cases to hear. The justices met behind closed doors to debate cases involving the Defense of Marriage...Tags: Los Angeles Times, Family, Trials, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
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Prop. 8 supporters, opponents await Supreme Court decision
At San Francisco City Hall, officials are awaiting their moment in history, but they just don't know when it will come. In the complex calculus of gay marriage in California, weddings could become legal within days. So City Hall is preparing for a...Tags: Los Angeles Times, Family, Jessica Garrison, U.S. Supreme Court, Maura Dolan
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