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Supreme Court Skeptical Of Law Preventing Federal Benefits For Gays
The Supreme Court is indicating it could strike down the federal law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits for married people.
5 Possible Outcomes Of The Proposition 8 Hearing
The Supreme Court has the opportunity to issue a landmark ruling this year as it considers the constitutionality of Proposition 8, California’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Seats At Supreme Court Gay Marriage Hearing Selling For Thousands
The most expensive ticket to “The Book of Mormon” on Broadway: $477. The face value of a great seat for this year’s Super Bowl: $1,250. Guaranteed seats to watch the U.S. Supreme Court hear this week’s gay marriage cases: about $6,000.
Gay Couples Offer Supreme Court Arguments For Full Marriage Equality
Gay and lesbian couples who are challenging California’s ban on same-sex marriage said Thursday that the Constitution prohibits discrimination against them in the nation’s largest state or anywhere else in America.
San Francisco Nudity Ban’s Future Unclear As Protesters Bare All
The fate of San Francisco’s ban on nudity remains unclear after a federal judge decided to take the matter under submission during a hearing Thursday.
No Action Again From Supreme Court On Prop 8
The U.S. Supreme Court is due to take another look on Friday at whether it should review the constitutionality of Proposition 8, California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage.
49ers Gain Early Legal Victory In Fight Over Stadium Funding
At issue is $30 million in tax dollars which were slated for the San Francisco 49ers new stadium in Santa Clara.
Wife Defends Mirkarimi In Writing, Wants Airfare For SF Return
The wife of suspended San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi has submitted a written declaration defending her husband as he prepares to testify Thursday in an administrative hearing on whether he can keep his job.
Women Recall Brutal Attack On Giants Fan Bryan Stow
Three women who were in Dodger Stadium during a brutal attack on a Giants fan gave graphic accounts Thursday of the chaotic scene in a parking lot where the man was chased, punched, kicked and left with brain damage.
Oscar Grant Family Outraged Over Mehserle Appeal Process
The mother and uncle of Oscar Grant III, an unarmed man who was killed by former Bay Area Rapid Transit police Officer Johannes Mehserle three years ago, expressed outrage Friday that they weren’t informed of Mehserle’s appellate hearing on Wednesday.
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