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Nevius: Same-sex marriage in the 'burbs
Debate causes barely a ripple
- (2/15)
One year later, both sides claim victory
But courts will ultimately decide
the issue - (2/12)
Law students debate parenting, privacy
Legal scholars split on underlying
issues - (2/11)
Newsom blasts NY mayor over same-sex marriage
Bloomberg to fight ruling allowing
same-sex unions -
(2/11)
Marriage hearing begins
Tradition vs. equality argued in
S.F. court - (12/23)
Strange bedfellows in court
Lockyer joins forces with two
conservative groups to defend the state's ban on
same-sex marriage -
(12/22)
Representing S.F.
Straight family-man Herrera is
improbable gay rights advocate
- (12/22)
SF gay marriages head to court
Judge will begin hearing arguments
Wednesday on constitutionality of California's ban on
same-sex unions -
(12/21)
Those who filed suit
-
(12/21)
Leno's measure divides Democrats
Legalization bill draws opposition
among moderates -
(12/7)
Justices decline battle over gay marriage
Opponents lose bid to challenge
Massachusetts law -
(11/30)
Judge sets hearing on same-sex marriage ban
He says lawyers on both sides must
stick to legal arguments
- (10/27)
Lockyer: Calif. constitution permits laws against
same-sex marriage -
(10/08)
Tension grips gay rights caravan
- (10/08)
Tales From The Road
Marriage advocates share their
stories as they head to D.C.
- (10/06)
Court Allows Groups To Sue
Same-sex marriage foes win right
to join lawsuits. -
(9/17)
Briefs Filed In Court
SF gay couples begin legal
challenge - (9/03)
'For Me, It's The Wording'
Central Valley's view: Court made
right call - (8/16)
Unions Nullified
California Supreme Court rules
that Newsom overstepped his authority
- (8/13)
Newsom Defiant In Defeat
Mayor declares victory despite
court's ruling - (8/13)
Gay Community Rocked
City's gays, lesbians disappointed
but determined. -
(8/13)
Mixed Reaction From Religious
Relief, regret surround court's
ruling. - (8/13)
A Family Reacts
How one family responded to the
decision. - (8/13)
Senate kills marriage ban
Activists hail defeat of
constitutional amendment -- backers vow to try again
- (7/15)
'Wedge issue' not grabbing conservatives
Senate vote on constitutional
amendment set for Wednesday; ban appears doomed
- (7/12)
Date For Debate
GOP senators pick time to discuss
amendment - (6/19)
Bay Area bishops decline comment
Questions on sex issues,
politicians and sacraments.
- (5/31)
Same-sex Vows In Court
Case before state Supreme Court
questions whether Mayor Newsom abused municipal powers
in approving weddings.
- (5/30)
Case Rests On Obscure Statute
Legality of SF mayor's move
depends on reading of 1978 law.
- (5/23)
Waiting Until Next Year
Leno to postpone license bill, as
measure stalls. -
(5/19)
Celebrating right to marry
Hundreds rally at City Hall as
Massachusetts nuptials begin.
- (5/18)
Eager couples line up early
'SF isn't there yet,' groom boasts
at Cambridge City Hall.
- (5/17)
In Boston, it's live and let live
Many unfazed by same-sex
marriages. - (5/16)
Marriage fight afoot
Black clergy gathering to fight
gay matrimony. - (5/16)
Panel puts bill on hold
State lawmakers want to review
financial impact. -
(5/16)
William J. "Pete" Knight dies
Leading opponent of same-sex
marriage succumbs to leukemia.
- (05/09)
S.F. Bishop Rebuked
Episcopal cleric sanctioned for
marrying his partner. -
(05/08)
Pivotal Day Nears
Massachusetts move to legalize
weddings may intensify backlash in other states.
- (5/2)(
Facing Dilemma
After the wedding bells, gays face
maze of legal obstacles.
- (04/26)
Thousands Protest Legalization
Asian Americans, Christians rally
in Sunset District. -
(04/26)
L.A. Times Poll
1 in 3 Californians backs same-sex
marriage, poll shows. -
(4/26)
Oregon Marriages Halted
Judge halts nuptials but order
3,000 licenses issued in state to be recognized.
- (4/21)
Court To Mull Validity
CA Supreme Court will also tackle
the issue of Newsom's authority.
- (4/15)
Preachers' Prediction
Newsom faces wrath of God,
fundamentalist leaders say.
- (4/15)
Newlyweds Party Down
Belatedly, but not meekly, couples
celebrate with joyous parties for family, friends.
- (4/13)
Wedding Album
Love, courage, defiance -- and
commitment -- flow through photos.
- (4/10)
Wedding Firms Enjoy Boom
Companies see sales boost from gay
travel, same-sex honeymoons.
- (4/04)
Speaking Out Against Gay Marriage
Two bishops lead Catholics
marching in North Beach.
- (4/04)
Joan Ryan
2 women lead legal battle for gay
nuptials. - (4/04)
Marriage Detour
Some couples travel to Oregon,
while others opt to have commitment ceremonies in S.F.
- (4/03)
Green Light For Lawsuits
Judge OKs suits that challenge
state laws defining marriage.
- (4/02)
Foe Assails Constitutional Ban
Barr says issue should be decided
by states. - (3/31)
After The Wedding
Newlyweds return home to a wide
range of reactions. -
(3/27)
Newsom hobnobs with Bush
They meet at a nonpartisan,
black-tie function in D.C.
- (3/26)
S.F.'s jurisdiction questioned
State tells court city went too
far on marriages. -
(3/26)
Feinstein rejects revised bill
She says it could still ban
state-sanctioned same-sex civil unions.
- (3/24)
'We Agree'
GOP gays place ads opposing
amendment. - (3/23)
 Amendment's
words tweaked
Keeping up with Mr. Jones
Decades ago, Bill Jones became one
of first single men in U.S. to adopt a child. Now, he's
aiding same-sex marriage.
- (3/21)
How's it playing in Peoria?
Same-sex marriage debate takes
some interesting twists and turns in the hinterland.
- (3/21)
'Too exciting at times'
Gay pastor acquitted in church
trial; can continue ministry.
- (3/21)
Heterosexuals become activists
Straights working to win legal
rights for gay couples.
- (3/20)
Rabbinical
group backs gay marriage
Quebec OKs same-sex marriage
Court approves nuptials in third
Canadian province. -
(3/19)
S.F. pushes for more nuptials
Court urged to let same-sex
weddings go on. -
(3/19)
Supervisors
back gay journalists
Numbers put face on a phenomenon
Most who married are middle-aged,
have college degrees. -
(3/19)
Sebastopol
council backs same-sex marriages
In tiny, Catholic Belgium, gay marriage no big deal
Law has spurred few protests since
it took effect in June.
- (3/15)
Love stories
Four gay and lesbian couples talk
about meeting lifelong mates -- in their own words.
(3/14)
Doug
and Eric: Zing went the strings
C.C.
and Sher: Hysteria over wisteria
Jamye
and Janet: Frisbees and crushes
Sally
and Demece: In grief and joy, a wedding
Faith in opposition
Many faiths oppose same-sex
marriages. - (3/14)
Fight divides, rivets nation
Both sides claim the advantage in
watershed debate. -
(3/14)
Gay pairs sue CA
6 couples denied licenses in S.F.
seek to overturn state law.
(3/13)
Emotional toll of court ruling
Disappointment fuels determination
for Tiburon couple.
(3/13)
S.F.'s nearly weds
Couples who just missed out vent
sadness, anger. (3/13)
Same-sex weddings halted
CA Supreme Court acts on Lockyer's
request to block SF nuptials.
(3/12)
29 Days Of Drama
SF unleased a tsunami of same-sex
weddings. (3/12)
Protests in the Castro
200 march to protest court action.
(3/12)
Couple stranded at the altar
Tears, defiance as ruling shuts
clerk's counter to new licenses.
(3/12)
First step in long battle
Feinstein and Boxer had expected
state's courts to act.
(3/12)
Newsom: Read Constitution
Mayor sees courts upholding his
anti-discrimination stance.
(3/12)
Don Asmussen
Bad Reporter: Gay marriage on Mars
(3/12)
Mass. moves toward ban
State lawmakers give preliminary
approval to an amendment that would ban gay marriage but
allow civil unions.
(3/11)
Slow Going In LA
SoCal activists chart cautious
route on marriage licenses.
(3/11)
Big fights rage in state capitols
Foes, proponents of ban working
overtime. (3/11)
"How can we pick and choose ..."
Gay city workers in San Jose given
full marriage benefits.
(3/10)
Dad authored state law
Son of gay marriage foe weds in
San Francisco. (3/10)
Half the country approves
Poll finds support growing for
same-sex civil unions.
(3/10)
Dramatic break
Gay GOP group to run ad attacking
Bush stance. (3/10)
First in line
Couples head to NJ for marriage
licenses. (3/9)
Gain and drain
Same-sex couples flock to
gay-friendly Canada.
(3/9)
State lawmaker joins SF waltz
Republicans demand Newsom halt
same-sex marriages and focus on city's 'critical
issues'. (3/9)
Much riding on San Jose vote
Same employee benefits would be
ensured for same-sex spouses.
(3/8)
Jumping into debate
Seattle to recognize marriages of
gay city workers and mayor pushes for citywide rights
(3/8)
Focus on Philly dinner
Scalia's impartiality on gay
rights at issue (3/8)
Foes sue
Coalition files lawsuit to stop
Oregon weddings (3/6)
Opposing sides go to court
Advocates, opponents file briefs
with the CA Supreme Court
(3/6)
Bloomberg supports civil unions
New York City mayor says he
believes gays should have equal benefits.
(3/6)
Village struggles over marriages
New York town torn over mayor's
decision to marry gays.
(3/6)
Midwest Counterstrike
(3/5)
Same-sex marriage momentum stuns both backers, foes
(3/5)
SF to ask state's top court to hold off on ruling
(3/5)
Senate majority leader blames S.F. for setting
'wildfire' (3/4)
Kerry backs full rights for same-sex couples
(3/4)
NYC rejects couples
(3/4)
In Portland, hundreds of gays seize the day
(3/4)
Gay wedding foes rally at City Hall
(3/3)
Schwarzenegger could accept gay marriage
(3/2)
Counties wait for courts
(3/2)
Group asks to join Lockyer's petition to halt same-sex
marriages (3/2)
'Gay Marriage 2004' -- culture clash, romance and
classic S.F. theater
(3/2)
S.F. City Hall to resume issuing licenses today
(3/1)
Courts could make parallels with old racial laws
(2/29)
Opinion: End of marriage as we know it
Newsom accuses Bush of showmanship and discrimination
(2/29)
No halt to weddings
(2/28)
Waiting list for NY village weddings
(2/28)
Social Security won't take S.F. licenses
(2/28)
O'Donnell inspires other artists
(2/28)
Pope: Same-sex unions 'degrade' marriage
(2/28)
Oakland mulls asking county to issue licenses
(2/27)
Mayor of New York village marries gay couples
(2/27)
Gay couples can be as stable as straights, evidence
suggests (2/27)
Scientists counter Bush view
(2/27)
Rosie O'Donnell weds longtime girlfriend in SF
(2/27)
Mayor in New York state says he'll marry same-sex
couples (2/26)
Acceptance of gay marriage growing in state
(2/26)
S.F. residents ask state justices to stop nuptials
(2/26)
In Oakley, many blast same-sex unions
(2/26)
Weddings are private affairs
(2/26)
Bush calls for constitutional amendment
(2/25)
Newsom calls Bush reaction shameful
(2/25)
Congress' vote on amendment expected by year's end
(2/25)
Bush wants amendment to ban unions
(2/24)
Newsom invites gov to SF
(2/24)
California's attorney general seeks gay marriage ruling
as pressure mounts
(2/24)
Union reunion toasts marriages
(2/23)
Governor fears civil unrest unless same-sex marriages
are halted (2/23)
Lockyer rebuffs the gov
(2/22)
Analysis: GOP grateful to Newsom
(2/22)
Couple momentarily leave baby's bedside to marry
(2/22)
Gov wants gay marriages stopped
(2/21)
Strangers from Midwest sending bouquets
(2/21)
Newsom does the honors for Migden, partner
(2/21)
San Francisco sues the state
(2/20)
The perks of getting married
(2/20)
Couples also saying 'I Don't'
(2/20)
Pundits, papers abuzz over gay weddings
(2/19)
Many SF churches voice support
(2/19)
Information on how to obtain a marriage license
Windfall in the Castro
(2/18)
Mark
Morford: Now that's San Francisco
(2/18)
SF prepares to defend marriages
(2/17)
Marriage mania grips SF
(2/16)
'My parents are getting married'
(2/15)
Why Newsom took action
(2/15)
Mad dash to City Hall
(2/14)
Legal battle looms in same-sex marriage debate
(2/13)
Bush to back measure barring gay marriage
(2/11)
Mass. court says same-sex marriage is a right
(2/5)
Mark Leno bill would recognize gay marriage licenses,
boost benefits (1/24)
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