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California ban on same-sex marriage struck down (CNN.com)

16 May 2008

The California Supreme Court struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage Thursday, saying sexual orientation, like race or gender, "does not constitute a legitimate basis upon which to deny or withhold legal rights."

What the Gay Marriage Ruling Won't Do (Time Magazine)

16 May 2008

Viewpoint: The Calfornia Supreme Court effectively demolished the key arguments against gay marriage. But the Presidential candidates still need to be convinced

California's top court legalizes gay marriage (AP via Yahoo! News)

16 May 2008

California's Supreme Court declared that gay couples in the nation's most populous state can marry — a monumental but perhaps short-lived victory for the gay rights movement Thursday that was greeted with tears, hugs, kisses and at least one instant proposal of matrimony.