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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Supreme Court Hears Debate on Prop 8

    Last May, the State Supreme Court declared that same-sex marriage was legal in California. Today, that same court heard arguments for and against Proposition 8 , which passed last November, and amended the state constitution to say that only marriage between a man and a woman is legal or recognized in California.

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

    Last May, the State Supreme Court declared that same-sex marriage was legal in California. Today, that same court heard arguments for and against Proposition 8, which passed last November, and amended the state constitution to say that only marriage between a man and a woman is legal or recognized in California. Chief Justice Ronald George wrote the legalization decision. Outside the courthouse in San Francisco, hundreds of people demonstrated on both sides of the same-sex marriage issue.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Editor in Chief, Cal Law

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      Mary Anne Ostrom

      Political Reporter, San Jose Mercury-News

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      Brad Sears

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

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    Supreme Court Hears Debate on Prop 8
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    3. 47:38Ex-KB Home CEO Indicted
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