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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Proposition 8 and the Black Community

    Barack Obama 's expected to produce a record turnout of African American voters in California, and that could have an impact beyond the presidential election. Also on the state ballot is Proposition 8 , which would overturn the State Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Barack Obama's expected to produce a record turnout of African American voters in California, and that could have an impact beyond the presidential election. Also on the state ballot is Proposition 8, which would overturn the State Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. Prop 8 supporters say Obama's big turn-out will favor a yes vote, because blacks are opposed to same-sex marriage. But they're also supporters of civil rights. Obama himself is opposed to same sex marriage, but he's also against Prop 8, which he calls divisive and discriminatory. We hear several voices on what's being called the "Obama Effect."

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    Prop 8: Same-Sex Marriage and the 'Obama Effect'
    1. 1:20Voters by Mail, Beware!
    2. 4:55Proposition 8 and the Black CommunityYou’re reading this
    3. 20:35Supervisor's Race Goes Unnoticed
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Roland Stringfellow

      Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies Coordinator, Pacific School of Religion

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      Ron Buckmire

      President, Barbara Jordan/Bayard Rustin Coalition

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      Jasmyne Cannick

      social and political commentator

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Prop 8: Same-Sex Marriage and the 'Obama Effect'
    1. 1:20Voters by Mail, Beware!
    2. 4:55Proposition 8 and the Black CommunityYou’re reading this
    3. 20:35Supervisor's Race Goes Unnoticed
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