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    Which Way, L.A.?

    State Supreme Court Upholds Prop 8 Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

    Last May, in a 4-to-3 ruling, the State Supreme said same-sex marriage was a constitutional right . In November, the voters amended the Constitution to ban it.  In the meantime, 18,000 gay and lesbian couples had tied the knot.

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

    Last May, in a 4-to-3 ruling, the State Supreme said same-sex marriage was a constitutional right. In November, the voters amended the Constitution to ban it. In the meantime, 18,000 gay and lesbian couples had tied the knot. Today, the court upheld Proposition 8 by a vote of 6-to-1, and also held that last year’s marriages are still in effect.

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    A Court Nominee in DC; Same-Sex Marriage in California
    1. 0:00Credentials and Criticisms of Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor
    2. 22:08Schwarzenegger Follow Through on Deeper Budget Cuts
    3. 28:10State Supreme Court Upholds Prop 8 Ban on Same-Sex MarriageYou’re reading this
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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      architecture critic and author

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      Courage Campaign

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      Senior Legal Counsel, Alliance Defense Fund

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      Associate Dean of Public Interest Law, UCLA Law; founder of the Williams Institute

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    A Court Nominee in DC; Same-Sex Marriage in California
    1. 0:00Credentials and Criticisms of Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor
    2. 22:08Schwarzenegger Follow Through on Deeper Budget Cuts
    3. 28:10State Supreme Court Upholds Prop 8 Ban on Same-Sex MarriageYou’re reading this
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