As it unfolds, Perry v. Schwarzenegger is offering quite a primer in trial proceedings. In the latest development, the Defendants issued a response to the amici briefs that were filed in support of the Plaintiffs. In other words, they submitted a document to the court that rebutted arguments advanced in the briefs. You can...
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Updates in Federal Challenge to Prop 8
Amicus Brief Filing in Perry v. Scwharzenegger
In February, The Progressive Project collaborated with COLAGE to submit an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, a case that challenges the constitutionality of Prop 8. The brief focuses on the harm that occurs to the children of same-sex couples when same-sex marriage in banned. You can read it...
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Hard Lessons in Massachusetts
The day after a campaign loss is always sobering. That’s certainly true today in Massachusetts, where the election of Scott Brown to Senate shocked the political psyche of Democrats across the state and nation. Predictably, people are rushing to assign blame and no one is taking responsibility for a loss that did not need...
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Give to Haiti Relief Efforts
Our thoughts and hearts are with the people of Haiti today, and all of those who are affected by last night’s tragic 7.0 earthquake. It is expected that thousands of people will die and that many more will be left homeless. The need for aid is acute. Please give now to relief efforts in...
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Why TPP Supports the Federal Constitutional Challenge to Prop 8
Today, love put animus on trial. As Perry v. Schwarzenegger begins, we’d like to explain why we have supported the federal constitutional challenge to Proposition 8 since shortly after it was announced. We support the legal team of Ted Olson and David Boies because, for the first time in the marriage cases, animus is...
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