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Same-Sex Marriage: The US Supreme Court and the States

The move to legalize same-sex marriage was moving faster than supporters expected until the Supreme Court rulings. Did the court speed the process or apply the brakes?

By Warren Olney • Jul 11, 2013 • 51m Listen

The move to legalize same-sex marriage was moving faster than the most optimistic supporters expected until US Supreme Court rulings two weeks ago. Did the court accelerate the process, as many advocates have concluded, or apply the brakes? Also, Congress, the farm bill and the nuclear option. On Today's Talking Point, are "wounded warriors" getting the pay they deserve?

Banner image: Proposition 8 plaintiffs Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo, June 30, 2013. Photo: Quinn Dombrowski

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Caitlin Shamberg
KCRW
Kerry Cavanaugh
editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times
Sonya Geis
Senior Managing Editor

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To the Point

Same-Sex Marriage: The US Supreme Court and the States

The move to legalize same-sex marriage was moving faster than supporters expected until the Supreme Court rulings. Did the court speed the process or apply the brakes?

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To the Point

Same-Sex Marriage: The US Supreme Court and the States

The move to legalize same-sex marriage was moving faster than supporters expected until the Supreme Court rulings. Did the court speed the process or apply the brakes?

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