Archive for the 'Civil Rights' Category

Jun 17 2008

Still Here!

Published by ghile under Civil Rights,Faith,Politics

It’s now been more than twenty-four hours since California started granting same sex marriages, and, guess what? The state hasn’t fallen into the ocean. The Big One earthquake didn’t crumble every building. Lightning bolts didn’t strike anyone dead. Even in Kern County (where, by the way, I am headed tomorrow to visit family), life went [...]

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May 15 2008

Surprise, Surprise

Published by ghile under Civil Rights,Politics

I have to admit, even though I am in favor of same-sex marriage, I was quite surprised—no, stunned—by the California Supreme Court’s decision upholding same-sex marriage in California. I have only glanced at the decision (the opinions can be downloaded here) but it is important to note that all seven justices concurred in at least part [...]

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