Marriage advice vicar had affair (BBC News)

November 19th, 2008

A vicar who had an affair with a woman whom he was giving marriage guidance is banned from the church for seven years.

Gay marriage supporters, opponents prep for case (The Des Moines Register)

November 19th, 2008

The battle to legalize gay marriage in Iowa is intensifying as both sides brace for a pivotal court battle next month that will decide whether gay couples can receive the same tax, medical and social rights as married heterosexuals.

Prop. 8 opponent: We want full civil marriage rights (CNN)

November 19th, 2008

More than a week after voters in California, Arizona and Florida passed ballot initiatives outlawing same-sex marriage, thousands of people across the country protested the bans in simultaneous rallies Saturday. In California, Proposition 8 overturned a May ruling by the California Supreme Court that struck down a 2000 ban on same-sex unions. It passed 52.5 percent to 47.5 percent. CNN’s D.L. …

Look at history of marriage (The Kansas City Star)

November 19th, 2008

Last Saturday several hundred people gathered near the Country Club Plaza to protest the vote in California against gay marriage.

Prop. 8 opponent: We want full civil marriage rights (CNN)

November 19th, 2008

More than a week after voters in California, Arizona and Florida passed ballot initiatives outlawing same-sex marriage, thousands of people across the country protested the bans in simultaneous rallies Saturday. In California, Proposition 8 overturned a May ruling by the California Supreme Court that struck down a 2000 ban on same-sex unions. It passed 52.5 percent to 47.5 percent. CNN’s D.L. …

Please hear gay marriage suits, California high court asked (CNN)

November 19th, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) — The state attorney general and sponsors of the ballot initiative that banned same-sex marriage in California urged its Supreme Court to hear a series of lawsuits seeking to overturn the ban, saying the matter is too urgent to be unsettled.

Vermont lawmaker to introduce gay marriage bill (Boston Globe)

November 19th, 2008

Vermont state Sen. John Campbell says he’s going to introduce a gay marriage bill when the Legislature convenes in January.

Prop. 8 opponent: We want full civil marriage rights (CNN)

November 19th, 2008

More than a week after voters in California, Arizona and Florida passed ballot initiatives outlawing same-sex marriage, thousands of people across the country protested the bans in simultaneous rallies Saturday. In California, Proposition 8 overturned a May ruling by the California Supreme Court that struck down a 2000 ban on same-sex unions. It passed 52.5 percent to 47.5 percent. CNN’s D.L. …

Slash Supports Gay Marriage in New Video (Spin)

November 18th, 2008

Slash and his wife Perla Hudson have collaborated on a new video to express their support for same-sex marriage and urge people to continue to protest Proposition 8, the California initiative banning gay marriage, which passed in the November 4 election [via NME.com ]. More on SPIN.com: SPIN.com Interviews Slash! Slash: “I Need a Break from Politics and Democracy” Guns N’ …

Please hear gay marriage suits, California high court asked (CNN)

November 18th, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) — The state attorney general and sponsors of the ballot initiative that banned same-sex marriage in California urged its Supreme Court to hear a series of lawsuits seeking to overturn the ban, saying the matter is too urgent to be unsettled.