The Gay Thread - Page 112

Morrigoon · 06-24-2011, 06:55 PM

36-26!

New York

Ummm... or 33-29? Don't know what the difference between the two votes were. But big cheers both times.

The point is... IT PASSED

Gn2Dlnd · 06-25-2011, 12:21 AM

If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere...

lashbear · 06-25-2011, 02:09 AM

Congratulations to New York !!!!!! It was just on the evening news here.

Kevy Baby · 07-02-2011, 03:58 PM

I like this shirt

Morrigoon · 02-07-2012, 11:25 AM

I'm sure we've all heard the news already, but just in case anyone's been under a rock for the last 15 minutes... Prop. 8: Gay-marriage ban unconstitutional, court rules

Ghoulish Delight · 02-07-2012, 02:41 PM

A CNN analysis points out that the opinion was written in a limited way, specifically relying on California's equal protection laws, such that it's unlikely that the US Supreme Court would hear an appeal. Good news/bad news on that front. It means that, once again, the issue of federal tax status and recognition between states is punted down the road. But on the plus side, it does mean it's likely to stick and not be stomped on by the conservative court.

innerSpaceman · 02-07-2012, 07:50 PM

Perhaps my favorite bit from today's ruling - this swipe at the California initiative process:

Quote:

Originally Posted by U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

It matters not whether federal courts think it wise or desirable for California to afford proponents this authority to speak for the State, just as it makes no difference whether federal courts think it a good idea that California allows its constitution to be amended by majority vote through a ballot measure in the first place.

And yeah, it's a very narrow ruling. But that's what courts often do - rule on the narrowest avenue available - and that's usually the way it works out best. Not so sure in this case.

There's less chance the Supreme Court will want to take the case, but if they do - they are not bound by the narrow findings of the Ninth Circuit, and are perfectly free to consider the wider question found in the judgment of the U.S. District Court that gays ARE entitled to marriage.

(For those keeping score, today's ruling found only that it's unconstitutional to take any rights away, but not whether marriage rights in particular are constitutionally protected.)

SzczerbiakManiac · 02-13-2012, 02:33 PM

Santorum Cupcake
work safe, but kinda gross in a cheeky way
you've been warned

SzczerbiakManiac · 03-01-2012, 09:20 AM

Dustin Lance Black's play "8" about the Prop 8 trial will be streamed live this Saturday (March 3).

SzczerbiakManiac · 03-04-2012, 05:57 PM

"8" has been posted to YouTube to view at your leisure.

06-24-2011, 06:55 PM	#1111
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	36-26! New York Ummm... or 33-29? Don't know what the difference between the two votes were. But big cheers both times. The point is... IT PASSED __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge Last edited by Morrigoon : 06-24-2011 at 07:36 PM.
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06-25-2011, 12:21 AM	#1112
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Congratulations to New York !!!!!! It was just on the evening news here. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I'm sure we've all heard the news already, but just in case anyone's been under a rock for the last 15 minutes... Prop. 8: Gay-marriage ban unconstitutional, court rules __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	A CNN analysis points out that the opinion was written in a limited way, specifically relying on California's equal protection laws, such that it's unlikely that the US Supreme Court would hear an appeal. Good news/bad news on that front. It means that, once again, the issue of federal tax status and recognition between states is punted down the road. But on the plus side, it does mean it's likely to stick and not be stomped on by the conservative court. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-01-2012, 09:20 AM	#1119
SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	"8" to be streamed live on 3/3/12 Dustin Lance Black's play "8" about the Prop 8 trial will be streamed live this Saturday (March 3). __________________
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	"8" has been posted to YouTube to view at your leisure. __________________
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