The California Report Magazine | Fri, May 29 2009, 4:30 PM

Meet in the Middle

There were tears and cheers this week when the State Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8. But both sides of the gay marriage debate know this week's ruling won't be the last word. The battleground is moving to places like the Central Valley and the Inland Empire, where same-sex marriage proponents are working to win more support. This weekend, thousands of gay and lesbian activists from across California will be in Fresno where 68 percent of voters supported Prop. 8.

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The California Report | Thu, May 28 2009, 8:50 AM

New Federal Lawsuit Takes on Prop 8

David Boies and Ted Olson make an odd couple. The two represented opposing sides in the Bush v. Gore election challenge which ushered George W. Bush into power. But now the two have joined forces on behalf of same-sex marriage. Yesterday they filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that California's Proposition 8 violates the U.S. constitution.

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The California Report | Wed, May 27 2009, 8:50 AM

Prop 8 Ruling: What Does it Mean for Married Couples?

The same court that just a year ago declared same-sex couples had a constitutional right to marry has allowed Proposition 8 to stand. California's Supreme Court, in a 6 to 1 decision, ruled on Tuesday that the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage is valid. But the court also held that the 18,000 same-sex couples that wed before Prop 8 passed are still legally married.

What's Next for Gay Marriage?

Tuesday's ruling by the California Supreme Court virtually guarantees that gay marriage will be back on the ballot before too long. We take a look at the coming campaign.

Emotions Run High for Same-Sex Couples

Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling upholding Prop. 8 sparked a lot of emotions for tens of thousands of gay couples across the state. We spoke to two couples in Silicon Valley about how the decision affects them.

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KQED Radio News | Tue, May 26 2009, 5:30 PM

CA Supreme Court Upholds Prop 8 -- Aftermath

The California Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited ruling on Proposition 8 and same-sex marriage. The court upheld the initiative that banned gay marriage, but left intact the 18,000 same-sex marriages performed last year after an earlier court ruling. We hear a report from City Hall, and discuss the decision and its aftermath.

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KQED Radio News | Tue, May 26 2009, 4:30 PM

Special Program -- California Supreme Court Upholds Prop. 8

We present a special call-in program featuring analysis and listeners' perspectives on today's ruling by the California Supreme Court to uphold Proposition 8.

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The California Report Magazine | Fri, May 8 2009, 4:30 PM

Gay Activists Look Beyond Prop. 8

The State Supreme Court is expected to rule any day now on the validity of Proposition 8 -- that's the ban on same-sex marriage passed by voters last November. But gay rights activists are already gearing up for another battle at the ballot box.

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The California Report Magazine | Fri, Mar 6 2009, 4:30 PM

Proposition 8 in Court

At San Francisco's Civic Center Thursday, emotional supporters and opponents of Prop. 8 carried signs, shouted chants and got in each other's faces. Across the street at the State Supreme Court, there was plenty of passion but much more civility as attorneys for both sides made their case. What's next for Prop. 8?

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The California Report | Fri, Mar 6 2009, 8:50 AM

Prop. 8: What's Next?

Even before the California Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments on Prop. 8, groups on both sides of the gay marriage question were planning their next move. More demonstrations are a sure thing, and the issue could end up on the ballot again no matter how the court rules. The nature of that decision is far from clear. During three hours of oral arguments, justices seemed to struggle with how to reconcile their earlier ruling that gays have a fundamental right to marry with the will of California voters who overturned their decision.

Outside the Courthouse

A decorous tone prevailed as attorneys presented their arguments for and against same-sex marriage to the Supreme Court. Outside, though, the give and take wasn't quite so polite.

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KQED Radio News | Thu, Mar 5 2009, 5:30 PM

Proposition 8 from the Courtroom

Today the California Supreme Court considered whether to uphold or overturn Proposition 8, the voter-approved initiative banning same-sex marriage. The court must also decide the status of 18,000 same-sex couples who tied the knot last year before the passage of Prop. 8. We present the voices of demonstrators outside the courtroom, and hear about the debate inside.

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