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Same-Sex Marriage Supporters Nervous over Prop 8

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear two cases in early 2013 on the legality of same-sex marriage. Supporters of gay marriage are just as nervous as they are excited. There is concern amongst supporters that while the court may rule that marriage is a constitutional right for same-sex couples, they may also rule in favor of Proposition 8. This is the ability for each state to make the ultimate ruling and even ban same-sex marriage despite the federal court, which is what happened in California in 2008.

Read more on the story from Liz Goodwin at Yahoo! News.

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Supreme Court to Hear Cases on Gay Marriage

The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will be hearing two cases on gay marriage this upcoming March. This March’s ruling could make history for the nation’s stance on whether or not same-sex couples can legally marry.

However, despite the excitement and attention surrounding this case there are several barriers that the cases need to cross before they are even officially heard. If either case can not prove that there are real injuries to their specific party, than the case will not be heard by Federal courts, i.e. the Supreme Court.

For the broadest perspective on the federal legality of same-sex marriage, both cases would need to be heard with a decision that same-sex marriage is legal and marriage in itself a constitutional right. The judges in the Supreme Court are predicted to lock in a 5-4 split, and the outcome could fall either way.

We will keep you updated as the story evolves!

Read more from the full Time article by Michael A. Lindenberger here.

Uruguay’s House Approves Marriage Equality

Uruguay’s House of Representatives overwhelmingly (81-6) approved same sex marriage in a vote today. The Senate is also expected to approve the law and the president should sign it early next year.

Read the full AP story here.

Gay Couples Start Marrying in WA

Sunday marked the first day gay couples could legally marry in Washington state. Because of a three day waiting period, couples who registered for marriage licenses on Thursday had to wait until yesterday to have their ceremonies.

While numerous weddings were taking place across the state, both private and public, the city hall weddings were the largest public event, with more than 130 couples taking part. The city set up five separate chapels to accommodate the revelers. Starting at 10 a.m., cheers and applause regularly broke out as another couple’s marriage became official. Weddings were held until 5 p.m

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Read the full article here