Sonja Petek

Public Policy Institute of California

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Research associate with the Public Policy Institute of California

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In 2008, voters passed Proposition 8, enacting a ban on same-sex marriage.

Same-Sex Marriage in California

In 2008, voters passed Proposition 8, enacting a ban on same-sex marriage.

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