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Read Captain Knutson's story. by JULIE HILDEN As readers likely know, Proposition 8—“Prop. 8” for short—is a California initiative that purported to amend the state's constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage. Accordingly, Prop. 8 has sparked debate

In a 2-1 vote, a panel of the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals said California's 2008 law, popularly known as Proposition 8, violated the 14th Amendment's equal-protection clause by stigmatizing a minority group without legitimate reason.

This organization doesn't think I should be the spokesperson because I'm gay. For those of you who are just tuning in for the first time, it's true. I'm gay.”

Read Captain Knutson's story. by JULIE HILDEN As readers likely know, Proposition 8—“Prop. 8” for short—is a California initiative that purported to amend the state's constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage. Accordingly, Prop. 8 has sparked debate

SAN FRANCISCO — Conservative critics like to point out that the federal appeals court that just declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional has its decisions overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court more

The opinion that declared California's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional is filled with pop culture references.

The opinion that declared California's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional is filled with pop culture references.

A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that Proposition 8, California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages, is unconstitutional.

The opinion that declared California's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional is filled with pop culture references.

"Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California," wrote Judge Steven Roy Reinhardt in an opinion that quotes William Shakespeare,

We´re pretty sure this is gonna be just the first in many swarms of celeb tweets over this, LOL!! Now that the court has found Prop 8 unconstitutional, tons and tons of people are celebrating

Now that a Ninth Circuit panel has ruled that California's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional, it seems inevitable that the ruling on Proposition 8 will eventually be appealed to the Supreme Court. But whether the Supreme Court agrees to hear it

The American Psychological Association has hailed the overturning of Prop 8, citing marriage's positive effects on health and wellness. By Stephanie Pappas, LiveScienceTue, Feb 07 2012 at 4:02 PM EST OVERTURNED: Opponents of Proposition 8,

On a stage draped with American flags, the legal team behind the fight against Proposition 8's ban on gay marriage was speaking carefully, taking great care with the message they wanted to send. At a news conference at a former church in Los Angeles,

In a 2-1 vote, a panel of the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals said California's 2008 law, popularly known as Proposition 8, violated the 14th Amendment's equal-protection clause by stigmatizing a minority group without legitimate reason.

The architects of Prop. 8 have vowed to appeal. [] “Proposition 8 served no purpose, and had no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California,” the court said. 10:08 AM PT: Read

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling by Judge Vaughn Walker declaring Proposition 8 unconstitutional. Developingrefresh this page for updates READ THE DECISION, AFTER THE JUMP Writes Judge

By Kelly Schremph , Hollywood.com Staff | Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Earlier today, a federal appeals court ruled that Proposition 8 – California's ban on gay marriage – is unconstitutional, declaring that it violates everything that the Constitution

A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that Proposition 8, California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages, is unconstitutional.

"Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California," wrote Judge Steven Roy Reinhardt in an opinion that quotes William Shakespeare,

Until Tuesday, it looked like California's Proposition 8 gay marriage case would be decided by the US Supreme Court. But that looks less certain now. The narrow California-only approach adopted by the 9th Circuit means the high court might choose to

By Joshua L. Weinstein at TheWrap The appellate court judges who ruled Tuesday that California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage, mentioned Jumbotrons, Frank Sinatra, movies and Marilyn Monroe along with Supreme Court precedents in their

Until Tuesday, it looked like California's Proposition 8 gay marriage case would be decided by the US Supreme Court. But that looks less certain now. The narrow California-only approach adopted by the 9th Circuit means the high court might choose to

By Joshua L. Weinstein at TheWrap The appellate court judges who ruled Tuesday that California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage, mentioned Jumbotrons, Frank Sinatra, movies and Marilyn Monroe along with Supreme Court precedents in their

A federal appeals court Tuesday overturned Proposition 8 on narrow grounds, ruling that Californians took away a right from a minority group without justification when they approved the 2008 ban on same-sex marriage. The 2-1 decision by the US 9th