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Schwarzenegger tells backers of gay marriage: Don't give up

Nov. 9, 2008
The governor expresses hope that Proposition 8 would be overturned as protesters continue to march outside churches across California. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today expressed hope that the California Supreme Court would overturn Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that outlawed same-sex...
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The California Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to hear a challenge to a voter-passed measure that would outlaw same-sex marriages in the state.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Gay rights activists say a number of protests are occurring in California in opposition of a new ban on same-sex marriage statewide.

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HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Connecticut began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, an act eclipsed by Election Day ballot measures in three other states barring gay marriages.

Theater director quits over gay marriage

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- The California Musical Theatre says its artistic director resigned over his donation to a state ballot measure banning same-sex marriage.

Black vote helped gay marriage ban

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Black voters in California who supported Barack Obama for president voted overwhelmingly to ban same-sex marriage in the state, say election analysts.

Prop 8 protest at Mormon Church in LA

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Gay rights activists gathered Thursday outside a Mormon temple in Los Angeles to protest the church's role in repealing same-sex marriage in California.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- As Florida and Arizona voters elected to ban gay marriages, Californians voted to overturn a court decision legalizing same-sex marriages.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Same-sex couples in California were flocking to get married as a ballot initiative to overturn the unions' legality hung in the balance, officials said.

Organizer: Prop. 8 prayer not political

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Evangelical Christians say they hope the collective power of prayer will sway voters to support California's proposed ban of same-sex marriage.
Gay couples fear legal limbo in Cal. vote

Gay couples fear legal limbo in Cal. vote

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Gay married couples in California face what they fear is legal limbo if Proposition 8 passes next week banning same-sex nuptials, analysts say.

Connecticut to legalize same-sex marriage

HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says he expects his state to officially legalize same-sex marriages early next month.

Conn. getting gay-wedding licenses ready

HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 28 (UPI) -- An attorney in Connecticut's legal battle over same-sex marriages says he expects the first official weddings of homosexual couples to begin Nov. 10.

Apple joins Prop. 8 marriage fight

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Apple Inc. announced Friday it is contributing $100,000 to the campaign against California's Proposition 8, which would outlaw same-sex marriage in the state.

Poll: California divided on gay-marriage

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Californians remain closely divided over the issue of same-sex marriage but a majority of voters are against a proposal to legally ban it, a poll indicates.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler