The Prop 8 thread

[urth]

Add Oregon to the list of states where same-sex marriage is now legal. A federal judge just ruled unconstitutional the law that prohibited it, which was passed by the electorate 10 years ago.

http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-31635-judge_rules_same_sex_couples_in_oregon_can_marry.html

Really hope the local religious right (who are many) do not mount a challenge, but I suspect they will.

[ggould]

Add Oregon to the list of states where same-sex marriage is now legal. A federal judge just ruled unconstitutional the law that prohibited it, which was passed by the electorate 10 years ago.

http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-31635-judge_rules_same_sex_couples_in_oregon_can_marry.html

Really hope the local religious right (who are many) do not mount a challenge, but I suspect they will.

Rachel Maddow did a big segment last night on the peculiar brand of right wing crazy that Oregon offers!