Perspectives | Fri, Sep 4 2009, 7:37 AM

The New Immigrants

Two of Richard Swerdlow's friends are fleeing California for a better life in Vermont, where same-sex marriage laws make them feel welcome.

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The California Report | Thu, Aug 20 2009, 8:50 AM

Prop 8 Challenge Gets Court Date

A federal judge has set a January start date for a trial challenging the validity of Proposition 8. At issue is whether California's ban on same-sex marriage violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution.

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Forum | Tue, Aug 11 2009, 9:00 AM

Next Steps for California's Same-Sex Marriage Debate

There remains disagreement among gay marriage supporters over how best to continue the fight for same-sex unions in California. Some propose another ballot measure, while others argue that the way forward is with a federal anti-discrimination challenge. Later this week, advocacy groups plan to announce their way forward.

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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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