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Trial set for January in case seeking to overturn gay marriage ban
A trial for a federal lawsuit that seeks to overturn Proposition 8 and let California's same-sex marriages resume will begin Jan. 11, a federal judge said Wednesday.
PG&E backs measure to tighten grip on cities
PG&E is backing a statewide ballot measure that would make it even harder for cities and counties to leave the utility company.
Federal judge reviews arguments in Prop. 8 case
For one side in the federal court battle over same-sex marriage in California, Proposition 8 was just the latest example of historical persecution of gays and lesbians based on sexual orientation.
Group that spearheaded effort against Prop. 8 postpones push for amendment until 2012
One of the state's largest gay rights groups announced Wednesday it will wait until 2012 to push for an amendment to the California Constitution permitting same-sex marriage.
Gay-Marriage Bid Is Delayed
California's leading gay-rights group said Wednesday it would wait until 2012 to put a measure on the state ballot to legalize same-sex marriage.
The Urgency of Maine
As LGBT activists discuss how and when to restore the freedom to marry in California, dramatic events are unfolding on the other side of the country that will greatly affect our fight for gay marriage rights here and ultimately across the rest of America.
For many, Golden State no longer shines
The California dream has faded since the 1970s for many in the Golden State, according to a new Field Poll.
Time for a Gay-Marriage Initiative?
Californians now support gay-marriage by five percentage points according to a new Field Poll.
Attitudes shift on abortion, same-sex marriage
Californians have dramatically shifted their views on the controversial issue of same-sex marriage, a new Field Poll shows.
Advisers urge foes of Prop. 8 not to rush
Supporters of same-sex marriage are polling political professionals sympathetic to their cause about the wisdom of returning to the ballot in 2010 to try to overturn Proposition 8, which outlawed same-sex marriages in November.
