NBC's Pete Williams, who was in the courtroom, tells Thomas Roberts that the Supreme Court is "not prepared to issue any kind of sweeping … [Read more...] about NBC’s Pete Williams Says SCOTUS Not Ready to Issue ‘Any Kind of Sweeping Ruling’ on Gay Rights: VIDEO
Federal Prop 8 Trial
Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court: Analysis of Today’s Argument, Part 2
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANIn Part II of Towleroad's summary and analysis of the Prop 8 oral argument, we pick up with Ted Olson's argument … [Read more...] about Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court: Analysis of Today’s Argument, Part 2
Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court: Analysis of Today’s Argument, Part 1
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANAs the plaintiffs, attorneys, and assorted celebrities filed into the grandiose Supreme Court building at One First Street, … [Read more...] about Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court: Analysis of Today’s Argument, Part 1
Attys Ted Olson, David Boies, and Prop. 8 Plaintiffs Speak After Today’s Supreme Court Arguments: VIDEO
Attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies and the Prop. 8 plaintiffs Sandy Stier, Kris Perry, Jeff Zarrillo and Paul Katami spoke at a press conference … [Read more...] about Attys Ted Olson, David Boies, and Prop. 8 Plaintiffs Speak After Today’s Supreme Court Arguments: VIDEO
SCOTUSblog’s Initial Analysis: Court Won’t Uphold or Strike Down Prop. 8 and It Will Remain invalid
SCOTUSblog's Tom Goldstein writes that the Justices seriously doubt that the petitioners have "standing" (Ari talked about that in his … [Read more...] about SCOTUSblog’s Initial Analysis: Court Won’t Uphold or Strike Down Prop. 8 and It Will Remain invalid
Obama: I Cannot Imagine That Laws Banning Gays from Marrying Will Pass Constitutional Muster – VIDEO
In a wide-ranging interview with George Stephanopoulos to air on Nightline tonight , President Obama talks about marriage equality and the cases ahead … [Read more...] about Obama: I Cannot Imagine That Laws Banning Gays from Marrying Will Pass Constitutional Muster – VIDEO
NFL Players Brendon Ayanbadejo and Chris Kluwe File SCOTUS Brief Urging Court to Strike Down Prop 8
Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo and Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, two staunch straight allies in the fight for marriage equality, are among those … [Read more...] about NFL Players Brendon Ayanbadejo and Chris Kluwe File SCOTUS Brief Urging Court to Strike Down Prop 8
Prop 8 Attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies Ink Book Deal
A big book is coming next year on the federal challenge to Proposition 8 now headed to the Supreme Court, the AP reports: Democrat David Boies and … [Read more...] about Prop 8 Attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies Ink Book Deal
Rick Santorum: I Like Ken Mehlman, But Gay Marriage ‘Not in the Best Interest of the Country’: VIDEO
CNN asks Rick Santorum, "why take such a strong stance against gay marriage?""Well, why take a strong stance for it? We should all … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum: I Like Ken Mehlman, But Gay Marriage ‘Not in the Best Interest of the Country’: VIDEO
Dozens of SCOTUS Amicus Briefs Opposing Prop 8 Incoming from Lawmakers, Corporations, Organizations
The American Foundation for Equal Rights has provided us with a list of the expect briefs due today from various groups opposing Proposition 8 before … [Read more...] about Dozens of SCOTUS Amicus Briefs Opposing Prop 8 Incoming from Lawmakers, Corporations, Organizations