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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Same-Sex Marriage is Legal in California

    The State Supreme Court decided today that discrimination against same-sex marriage creates “second class citizens” and that it will not deprive opposite-sex couples of any rights. Governor Schwarzenegger agrees but the court was split 4 to 3, and today’s ruling will mean political fireworks between now and November. Image: SAN FRANCISCO - MAY 15: Same-sex couple Alice Heimsoth (R) and Christmas Leubrie react to a California Supreme Court decision to overturn the ban on same-sex marriage at the California Supreme Court. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News

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    By Warren Olney • May 16, 2008 • 30m Listen

    The State Supreme Court decided today that discrimination against same-sex marriage creates “second class citizens” and that it will not deprive opposite-sex couples of any rights. Governor Schwarzenegger agrees but the court was split 4 to 3, and today’s ruling will mean political fireworks between now and November.

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      Warren Olney

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