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On Trial in a Federal Courtroom: The Tradition of Marriage
Gays and lesbians can raise children, but in most states they can't be married. California's ban on same-sex marriage is on trial in a case that may end up in the US Supreme Court. We get a progress report on the issues being raised in a San Francisco courtroom and the impact of the public proceedings on same-sex parents and their children. Also, disaster relief in Haiti.
By Warren Olney • • 49m ListenGays and lesbians can raise children, but in most states they can't be married. California's ban on same-sex marriage is on trial in a case that may end up in the US Supreme Court. We get a progress report on the issues being raised in a San Francisco courtroom and the impact of the public proceedings on same-sex parents and their children. Also, an update on disaster relief in Haiti.
Banner image: Actress Emmy Rossum attends a march following the California Supreme Court's ruling to uphold Proposition 8, on May 26, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
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2 storiesOn Trial in a Federal Courtroom: The Tradition of Marriage
The US Supreme Court says the trial on Proposition 8 , California's same-sex marriage ban cannot be televised . Is that a clue as to how the case might finally be decided? Is same-sex marriage banned because of ancient tradition or because of discrimination against gays and lesbians?
Read the story36 minAid Starts to Pour into Haiti after Devastating Earthquake
Rescue teams, doctors and food supplies are landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and more is on the way from all over the world. The next 24 hours are being called "critical" to reducing the human catastrophe. A Chinese rescue team landed at the airport, but it took six hours to unload a plane because the airport lacked the needed equipment.
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