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Same-sex marriage in California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Of those same-sex marriage licenses issued, 82 couples either decided not to go through with a marriage or failed to register their marriage with the county before the state supreme court stay was issued, meaning 3,995 completed same-sex marriages were registered in the county. During the same period, 103 opposite-sex marriage licenses were issued from the city hall. Marriage licenses were issued to 4,037 same-sex couples before the state Supreme Court issued its stay. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_California   (1278 words)

Same-sex marriage in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nineteen states have constitutional amendments explicitly barring the recognition of same-sex marriage, confining civil marriage to a legal union between a man and a woman. The issue was quiet again until the early 1990's, when the Supreme Court of Hawaii issued a decision that would have granted same-sex marriage licenses but was subsequently nullified by a state constitutional amendment giving the state legislature the right to define marriage. February 2: A proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage was rejected by the Judiciary Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_the_United_States   (6803 words)

Overview of Same Sex Marriage in the U.S.: The Struggle for Civil Rights and Equality Even though, same sex couples live in relationships that are based on basic principles of strong and loving commitment to another, responsibility, and a right to enter into a marriage with their partner of choice, they continue to be denied the human rights, legal and economic stability provided by the recognized institution of marriage. DOMA defines marriage as “only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, and spouse refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife." To date, there are thirty-seven states that have enacted the Defense of Marriage Act and ban same sex marriage. The obstacles to same sex marriage are far reaching and often have a negative impact on the individual, the couple, and their families. www.socialworkers.org /diversity/lgb/062005.asp   (1246 words)

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- California court hears same-sex marriage arguments SAN FRANCISCO – Two days of hearings over same-sex marriage in California concluded with a conservative group arguing that the state's marriage laws do not discriminate against gays and lesbians because the institution's purpose is to produce children. Earlier, a lawyer for the 12 same-sex couples told a packed courtroom that California can no longer claim to have a legitimate reason for denying gays and lesbians the right to marry given that such unions already are allowed in several places. She said marriage was a fundamental right to all Californians regardless of gender or sexual orientation. www.signonsandiego.com /news/state/20041224-0004-ca-gaymarriage.html   (715 words)

Legislation regarding homosexual (same-sex) marriages in the U.S. Their intent would be to outlaw same-sex marriages and to refuse to recognize such marriages recognized in other states. That was because the state lawmakers were reacting to activities in Hawaii and Alaska in which minor modifications to their marriage acts would have allowed both homosexuals and heterosexuals to marry. California has introduced a system of domestic partnerships which are similar to Vermont's civil unions. www.religioustolerance.org /hom_mar6.htm   (1998 words)

JURIST - Paper Chase: BREAKING NEWS ~ California Assembly passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage Bernard Hibbitts at 10:50 PM ET [JURIST] AP is reporting that the California Assembly has narrowly passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The bill, if signed into law, would be the first state law to legalize same-sex marriage and not just civil unions; same-sex marriage is legal in Massachusetts, but that was the result of a judicial decision. AB 849, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act [Equality California materials] was approved by the state Senate [JURIST report] last Thursday, and now goes to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for his signature, although it's not yet clear whether he will sign it or not. jurist.law.pitt.edu /paperchase/2005/09/breaking-news-california-assembly.php   (285 words)

No Same Sex Marriage in California One of the most controversial propositions California voters had to decide on March 7 was whether same-sex marriages would be legally recognized in California. This voters initiative was sponsored by Republican state Senator Pete Knight in order to prevent the automatic recognition of same-sex marriages performed in another state in some future time once the individuals relocated to California. Great efforts were made by those opposed to the measure to convince voters that there was no need to protect marriage in California with a redundant legal act, because the 1996 Federal Defense Marriage Act was sufficient for said purpose. www.sdaforum.com /page66.html   (319 words)

Same-sex marriage showdown in California California state senators could vote today on a bill that makes same-sex marriage legal in the Golden State. California state senators could vote today on a bill that makes same-sex marriage legal in the Golden State As soon as the people of California voted overwhelmingly to 1) clarify that marriage is only legal between a man and a woman, and 2) not recognize such "marriages" from other states, the legislature leapt into action to try to undermine the will of the people. www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1474664/posts   (836 words)

Judge strikes down same-sex marriage ban in California - Wikinews Kramer, a Catholic Republican Judge appointed by Pete Wilson, California's previous conservative governor, issued a "stay" on his order, making it a tentative decision by delaying its implementation for 60 days to allow the same-sex marriage opponents time to file an appeal to his ruling. Traditional definition of marriage: "Same-sex marriage cannot be prohibited solely because California has always done so before." With California's domestic partner laws, gays don't need marriage: "That California has granted marriage-like rights to same-sex couples points to the conclusion that there is no rational state interest in denying them the rites of marriage as well." en.wikinews.org /wiki/Judge_strikes_down_same-sex_marriage_ban_in_California   (520 words)

State Senate OKs bill to let gays wed / Leno's measure faces battle in Assembly Geoffrey Kors, executive director of Equality California, the organization leading the effort for same-sex marriage in the state, said that if the Democrats who refused to vote on the measure seek higher office, they will have to explain their votes and could face a Democratic primary challenge. Several cases involving same-sex marriage are winding their way through the court system, and at least two initiatives explicitly saying that marriage and its rights can be granted only to a man and a woman may be headed for ballots next year. Opponents of the measure said the Senate vote flew in the face of a 2000 ballot initiative that defined marriage laws as being between a man and a woman, and they promised to go to the polls next year with constitutional amendments that would ban same-sex marriage. www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/09/02/SAMESEX.TMP   (1147 words)

FindLaw's Writ - Amar: The California Constitution and Same-Sex Marriage Finally, the Attorney General invited the high Court to resolve the question of whether the California Constitution prohibits discrimination against same-sex couples in the context of marriage, as advocates of same-sex marriage suggest. Marriage is a statewide concern, and its administration should be subject to an orderly, statewide process. The California trial courts declined to grant the immediate injunctive relief that the private plaintiffs sought -- largely on the ground that even if Mayor Newsom has been improperly violating state law, there is no large "irreparable injury" being suffered because of it. writ.news.findlaw.com /amar/20040305.html   (1924 words)

California Legislature Approves Gay Marriage Californians passed a defense-of-marriage act defining marriage as between a man and a woman in 2000, and the state, which mixes freewheeling Marin County with culturally conservative Orange County, has emerged as a front line in the battle over the bedroom ever since. Its domestic partnership legislation grants same-sex couples most of the benefits of married couples except a few, such as the right to jointly file income tax returns, the right to bring a foreign partner into the United States and right to pass Social Security benefits on to a spouse. California is already one of the most gay-friendly states in the nation. www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/06/AR2005090602076.html   (911 words)

Fight to ban same-sex marriage in California losing steam? News Advocate.com One of two groups competing to put a same-sex marriage ban before California voters in 2006 has bowed out of the fight for now, saying the timing and political climate are not right to get such a measure passed. Pugno said factors in the group's decision included the difficulty of raising money in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; the dimming prospect that the California legislature will reconsider a bill legalizing same-sex marriage next year; and a lawsuit on the issue that is not expected to reach the California supreme court until late 2006. VoteYesMarriage.com, the other group seeking to have California join 18 states that have amended their constitutions to ban same-sex marriage, has not abandoned the hope of qualifying an initiative for next November, said organizer Randy Thomasson. www.advocate.com /news_detail_ektid23830.asp   (382 words)

Same sex marriage in california - Beyond3D Forum However, this is not the same as saying that you could necessarily get 2/3rds of both houses plus 3/4 of the state legislatures to approve a constitutional ban on same sex marriage. The legislature in CA is the first in the nation to pass a same sex marriage law. Oregon passed a ban on same sex marriage with 57% of the voters. www.beyond3d.com /forum/showthread.php?t=23298   (2981 words)

Same-Sex Marriage in California California's domestic partnership system was considerably strengthened in 2003 with the passage of the Domestic Partners Rights and Responsibilities Act (AB 205), which extended to registered domestic partners virtually all of the rights and responsibilities of marriage. Initial attempts to stop the marriages in court failed, but on March 11, 2004, after more than 3,000 marriages, the California Supreme Court called a halt and declared its intention to rule on the issue of whether San Francisco acted outside the law in refusing to enforce the marriage provisions of the state Family Code. Lungren's measure declares that marriage is a legal union of one man and one woman and it removes the authority of the state and federal courts from saying differently. www.igs.berkeley.edu /library/htGayMarriage.html   (3955 words)

Bill to Legalize Same-sex Marriage Passes California Committee Christianpost.com- Christian News Online , Christian World News A bill to legalize same-sex marriage in California was approved by a state committee on Tuesday, reigniting the debate between proponents of traditional and gay marriage. Opponents of the measure protested, arguing that the proposed bill violates California’s Proposition 22, which states that marriage is only legal when between a man and a woman. California Domestic Partnership Law Not in Violation of Marriage Law, says Court www.christianpost.com /article/society/1564/section/bill.to.legalize.same-sex.marriage.passes.california.committee/1.htm   (421 words)

Analysis shows 3-year budget gain for California of same-sex marriage  Whether California legalizes same-sex marriage should not turn on whether it will result in a budget gain any more than whether they continue to recognize heterosexual marriages turns on its budgetary impact. The study says that California would reap a conservative estimate of $123 million ($41 million per year) during the first three years. Overall, though, savings in public benefits expenditures are likely to result in a net gain to the state of California." homepage.mac.com /duanewilliams/iblog/C730209590/E1424755316   (333 words)

NWV Exclusive -- Ban on Same Sex Marriage in California is Constitutional The California Supreme Court recently struck down and declared void the 3,955 same sex marriages authorized by San Francisco Mayor, Gavin Newsom. At the forefront of attorneys assisting the 12 couples who sued, is LAMBDA's Legal Defense and Education Fund which represents homosexuals, lesbians, bi-sexuals and transsexuals who attempted to use the same arguments that persuaded Massachusetts's highest court to legalize same-sex marriage earlier this year. Several lawsuits were filed claiming California's marriage laws violated the state constitution anti-discrimination provisions. www.newswithviews.com /NWVexclusive/exclusive46.htm   (441 words)

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE LICENSES AND THE LAW IN NEW MEXICO Most of the 64 same-sex couples who applied for and received marriage licenses on February 20 were married immediately, and those marriages are presently unchallenged. A vote of 50-48 in the U.S. Senate on closing the gay marriage debate indicated the weakness of the forces pushing for an amendment to the constitution. And the U.S. Gay Marriage Amendment is not coming soon, according to an article in the Detroit Free Press. www.rights-nm.com   (845 words)

Extended Phenotype: Same-Sex Marriage in California and Prop 22 As Kevin Drum pointed out this morning, the law is crystal clear on this point, and at the current time, all of the marriage licenses being issued by Gavin Newsom in SFO are technically in violation of Prop 22. This morning, 300+ people were apparently lined up to secure marriage licenses. Equal protection means that the same privileges and responsibilities have to apply to everyone. mmadsen.typepad.com /blog/2004/02/samesex_marriag.html   (718 words)

UUA News & Events: California Coverage for Equal Marriage is a Civil Right Listing of UU ministers who will not sign marriage licenses until same sex couples are allowed to marry A group known as the Campaign for California Families immediately went to court to try and block Newsom and city officials from issuing licenses, but the Court refused to issue a stay, and the marriages continued, with nearly 4,000 performed in February and March. On Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, across California, more than 65 Unitarian Universalist congregations worshipped, sang, and focused their lobbying efforts toward a common goal - telling the state legislature and the Governor of California that they stand on the side of love and seek equal marriage for all loving couples. www.uua.org /news/2004/freedomtomarry/california.html   (1512 words)

FindLaw Legal News: Special Coverage: Same-Sex Marriage Alfaro) (California Supreme Court Halts Issuance of Same-Sex Marriage Licenses in San Francisco) (March 11, 2004) Same Sex Marriage and the California Constitution (Apr. 2, 2004) The same-sex marriage battle intensifies: A history of the law and the latest news. news.findlaw.com /legalnews/lit/samesexmarriage   (1006 words)

FRC: Schwarzenegger Must Oppose California Same-Sex 'Marriage' Legislation FRC: Schwarzenegger Must Oppose California Same-Sex 'Marriage' Legislation Should this legislation reach his desk, it will give the Governor the opportunity to show respect for the wishes of an overwhelming majority of Californians who oppose tinkering with marriage. Just as the people came together last year to put Gov. Schwarzenegger into office, they came together in 2000 to protect marriage. www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-21-2004/0002156717&EDATE=   (226 words)

United In Marriage - The Most In-Depth Alphabet Resource On The Internet At United for Marriage we are committed to helping individuals keep their commitment not only to their spouse, but to... Founded in 1975, United Marriage Encounter is a ministry that encourages strong marriages through the Marriage Encounter Weekend and other. The following marriages are taken from the books of the United Church, and are the earliest on record there. alphabet.article-times.com /index.php?k=united-in-marriage   (937 words)

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes California Legislature Today AB 849 (Leno, D-San Francisco), a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, passed by a 41-35 vote from the California Assembly, thus completing its final hurdle in the state legislature. This maneuver is yet another example of how supporters of AB 849 have been disingenuous in their efforts to pass homosexual marriage from the very beginning. Earlier this year AB 19, a similar bill, failed in the Assembly when advocates of homosexual marriage were unable to obtain the necessary votes. www.theconservativevoice.com /articles/article.html?id=8094   (322 words)

Governor will veto same-sex marriage bill The Legislature’s action trampled over Proposition 22, an overwhelmingly popular 2000 initiative that banned same-sex marriage in California, said a spokeswoman for the governor. At the same Sacramento stop, Thompson told reporters there was no hurry to make a decision on the gay marriage bill because it had not even reached the governor’s desk. Arnold Schwarzenegger, under growing pressure from his conservative supporters, promised Wednesday to veto the gay marriage bill passed less than a day earlier by the Democrat-led Legislature. www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/09/07/MNsamesex07.DTL   (259 words)

Family.org - Dobson Applauds California Same-Sex Marriage Ruling In case after case -- on issues such as same-sex marriage, abortion and religious liberty -- activist judges continue to usurp the people's power to enact laws through their elected legislators and ballot initiatives. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Focus on the Family founder and chairman Dr. James C. Dobson issued the following statement today in response to the California Supreme Court's unanimous ruling that San Francisco officials exceeded their authority in granting more than 4,000 marriage licenses to gay couples this spring: "The California Supreme Court is to be commended for upholding the rule of law with its sharp rebuke to San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and all other public officials who disregard our constitutionally mandated system of governmental checks and balances. www.family.org /welcome/press/a0033284.cfm   (443 words)

WorldNetDaily: Same-sex marriage bill advances in California A bill to legalize same-sex marriage in California passed its first legislative hurdle with approval by the Assembly Judiciary Committee today. Additionally, she asserts, same-sex marriage hinges on the "right" of any two people to marry if they simply love each other while marriage throughout history has been between a man and a woman. Calling it a "one-two punch," Leno introduced the bill in February when San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom took the unprecedented step of issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. www.worldnetdaily.com /news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=38134   (729 words)

Gay News From 365Gay.com The issue of same-sex marriage also is slowly heading toward the California Supreme Court. Meanwhile, a a conservative group called the "Voters' Right to Protect Marriage Initiative" has begun collecting signatures to have a proposed amendment to the California Constitution banning same-sex marriage placed on the 2006 ballot. The bill would require local clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples but allow people opposed to gay marriage to refuse to conduct weddings. www.365gay.com /newscon05/05/052605calMarry.htm   (517 words)

Calif. Senate votes to OK gay marriage - Politics - MSNBC.com Opponents of same-sex marriage are now trying to qualify initiatives for the 2006 ballot that would place a ban on gay marriages in the state Constitution. Massachusetts became the first state to recognize gay marriages when the state Supreme Court legalized same-sex weddings there in 2003. The Senate vote came as a state appellate court is considering appeals of a San Francisco judge’s March ruling overturning California laws banning recognition of gay marriages. www.msnbc.msn.com /id/9161222   (658 words)

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