Proposition 8 on The Times’ opinion pages
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The debate over Proposition 8, which amends the California Constitution to revoke same-sex couples' right to wed, started almost as soon as the state Supreme Court overturned the voter-enacted ban on gay marriage in May. That debate has also played out on The Times' opinion pages, both online and in print.
Below are all Op-Ed articles, columns and editorials that have addressed Proposition 8, the Supreme Court's ruling or both.
California's Supreme Court is the right place to rule on the same-sex marriage ban.
Gay-rights leaders seek to dampen animosity sparked by Prop. 8's passage.
In hindsight, it is easy to spot the weaknesses in the campaign by opponents of the same-sex marriage ban.
The road to equal rights may be long, but Obama's victory proves that change can come.
Despite what proponents say, its defeat would not change what California's schools teach.
By banning same-sex marriages, Prop. 8 would create second-class citizens.
Same-sex unions do not diminish the bonds of marriage, they uphold them.
Other states may not be holding their peace, but California should proceed with same-sex weddings.
California, New York and even Macy's are accepting it.
Public employees shouldn't be allowed to opt out of performing same-sex marriages.
Gays and lesbians win the backing of the state Supreme Court. Will voters go along?
The M-word does matter, and courts should make that clear.
The religious group has been the target of a campaign by liberal supporters of same-sex marriage.
Supporters and opponents of Proposition 8 are going too far in pursuing their cause.
Forget the marches against Prop. 8's passage. This will hit people where it hurts.
Heterosexual or same-sex, it's still about being grown-ups.
The GOP ticket could add fire to the state fight over same-sex marriage.
Following the same-sex marriage ruling, Kern County's clerk has called a halt to performing civil marriages. Freedom Rides, anyone?
California Republicans shouldn't be so sure they have a winning issue on the November ballot.
C'mon, senior citizens, vote for same-sex marriage it's the future.
What will be the long-term outcome of the same-sex marriage ruling?
There are many other types of legitimate partnerships that could use legal validation.
A Colorado battle may offer a means of challenging California's same-sex marriage ban.
California's Supreme Court will have to untangle two important legal questions.
The right to marry does nothing to address the problems faced by both black gays and black straights.
The passage of Prop. 8 is only a temporary setback.
Campaigns for and against Prop. 8 avoid showing gays.
Dues are simply taxation without representation for many.
Marriage as a human institution is constantly evolving. But in all societies, marriage shapes the rights and obligations of parenthood.
Conventional wisdom says African Americans will vote against it; recent history says don't be so sure.
The Census Bureau must stop turning a blind eye to gay and lesbian couples.
A constitutional ban would also likely doom the unions already on the books.
How editorial pages viewed California's same-sex ruling
Religious liberty claims rarely, if ever, have prevailed in the face of complaints about racial discrimination.
A simple majority this November could write discrimination into California's Constitution; it shouldn't be that easy.
After three tries, I can't help but be leery about California's gay rights ruling.
Amid the intellectual arguments over gay marriage, real couples have waited decades to finally be treated with dignity.
Lorri L. Jean and Dean R. Broyles debate the state ballot measure that would constitutionally ban same-sex couples from marrying.
With the California Supreme Court's recent decision overturning the state's ban on same-sex nuptuals, Lambda Legal's Jon Davidson and the Alliance Defense Fund's Glen Lavy debate the future of gay marriage in California and the country.
The California Family Council's Ron Prentice and the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's Lorri Jean debate same-sex marriage.
November 12, 2008
A recent Times Op-Ed article exploits a double standard that says it's OK for certain groups to openly express bigotry.
September 26, 2008
A recent Times Op-Ed article supporting Prop. 8 claims to advocate for children. In reality, denying equal marriage rights harms everyone.
June 5, 2008
It's the right response to lawsuits that seek to define marriage contrary to many Americans' beliefs.
May 21, 2008
Many black religious leaders support gays and lesbians, but they don't show up in media coverage.
Below are all Op-Ed articles, columns and editorials that have addressed Proposition 8, the Supreme Court's ruling or both.
Editorials
The courts and Prop. 8
November 20, 2008California's Supreme Court is the right place to rule on the same-sex marriage ban.
Healing the gay/black divide
November 18, 2008Gay-rights leaders seek to dampen animosity sparked by Prop. 8's passage.
Prop. 8's battle lessons
November 11, 2008In hindsight, it is easy to spot the weaknesses in the campaign by opponents of the same-sex marriage ban.
After Prop. 8
November 6, 2008The road to equal rights may be long, but Obama's victory proves that change can come.
A lesson about Prop. 8
October 21, 2008Despite what proponents say, its defeat would not change what California's schools teach.
Reneging on a right
August 8, 2008By banning same-sex marriages, Prop. 8 would create second-class citizens.
The right to love
June 17, 2008Same-sex unions do not diminish the bonds of marriage, they uphold them.
Let wedding bells ring
June 4, 2008Other states may not be holding their peace, but California should proceed with same-sex weddings.
Gay marriage gaining ground
May 30, 2008California, New York and even Macy's are accepting it.
Saying 'I don't' to gay marriage
May 28, 2008Public employees shouldn't be allowed to opt out of performing same-sex marriages.
Marriage rights for all
May 16, 2008Gays and lesbians win the backing of the state Supreme Court. Will voters go along?
Civil Unions aren't marriage
March 8, 2008The M-word does matter, and courts should make that clear.
Columns
Jonah Goldberg: An ugly attack on Mormons
December 2, 2008The religious group has been the target of a campaign by liberal supporters of same-sex marriage.
Tim Rutten: Both sides in the same-sex marriage controversy need to cool down
November 15, 2008Supporters and opponents of Proposition 8 are going too far in pursuing their cause.
Joel Stein: No Gays for a Day day
November 14, 2008Forget the marches against Prop. 8's passage. This will hit people where it hurts.
Meghan Daum: Prop. 8 and teaching to the marriage test
October 4, 2008Heterosexual or same-sex, it's still about being grown-ups.
Tim Rutten: Extra help for California's Prop. 8
September 6, 2008The GOP ticket could add fire to the state fight over same-sex marriage.
Patt Morrison: Aisle denial in Bakersfield
June 12, 2008Following the same-sex marriage ruling, Kern County's clerk has called a halt to performing civil marriages. Freedom Rides, anyone?
Tim Rutten: Marriage amendment may backfire on GOP
June 4, 2008California Republicans shouldn't be so sure they have a winning issue on the November ballot.
Joel Stein: Make it a gay-old time
May 30, 2008C'mon, senior citizens, vote for same-sex marriage it's the future.
Tim Rutten: Culture change or culture war?
May 17, 2008What will be the long-term outcome of the same-sex marriage ruling?
Op-Ed articles
Same-sex marriage is too limiting
December 4, 2008There are many other types of legitimate partnerships that could use legal validation.
A federal bailout for Prop. 8
November 17, 2008A Colorado battle may offer a means of challenging California's same-sex marriage ban.
The law and Prop. 8
November 10, 2008California's Supreme Court will have to untangle two important legal questions.
No-on-8's white bias
November 8, 2008The right to marry does nothing to address the problems faced by both black gays and black straights.
Gay marriage isn't over
November 6, 2008The passage of Prop. 8 is only a temporary setback.
Prop. 8 ads' invisible gays
October 26, 2008Campaigns for and against Prop. 8 avoid showing gays.
Unions shortchange teachers by backing Prop. 8
Octner 18, 2008Dues are simply taxation without representation for many.
Protecting marriage to protect children
September 19, 2008Marriage as a human institution is constantly evolving. But in all societies, marriage shapes the rights and obligations of parenthood.
Gay marriage and the black vote
August 14, 2008Conventional wisdom says African Americans will vote against it; recent history says don't be so sure.
Making same-sex marriages count
July 18, 2008The Census Bureau must stop turning a blind eye to gay and lesbian couples.
Can California's same-sex marriages be saved?
June 30, 2008A constitutional ban would also likely doom the unions already on the books.
Hate it/Love it
June 22, 2008How editorial pages viewed California's same-sex ruling
Will gay rights trample religious freedom?
June 17, 2008Religious liberty claims rarely, if ever, have prevailed in the face of complaints about racial discrimination.
What hath our initiative process wrought?
June 6, 2008A simple majority this November could write discrimination into California's Constitution; it shouldn't be that easy.
The times I didn't get married
May 25, 2008After three tries, I can't help but be leery about California's gay rights ruling.
A ruling Californians can love
May 16, 2008Amid the intellectual arguments over gay marriage, real couples have waited decades to finally be treated with dignity.
Dust-Up
Proposition 8: Gay marriage in California
October 27 - 29, 2008 Lorri L. Jean and Dean R. Broyles debate the state ballot measure that would constitutionally ban same-sex couples from marrying.
Gay marriage: What now?
May 19 - 23, 2008 With the California Supreme Court's recent decision overturning the state's ban on same-sex nuptuals, Lambda Legal's Jon Davidson and the Alliance Defense Fund's Glen Lavy debate the future of gay marriage in California and the country.
Golden state, gay marriage
July 30 - August 6, 2007The California Family Council's Ron Prentice and the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's Lorri Jean debate same-sex marriage.
Blowback
An unfair attack on white gays
By Kevin NaffNovember 12, 2008
A recent Times Op-Ed article exploits a double standard that says it's OK for certain groups to openly express bigotry.
Stopping same-sex unions protects no one
By James OverturfSeptember 26, 2008
A recent Times Op-Ed article supporting Prop. 8 claims to advocate for children. In reality, denying equal marriage rights harms everyone.
Marriage ban is not a 'wedge issue'
By David BenkofJune 5, 2008
It's the right response to lawsuits that seek to define marriage contrary to many Americans' beliefs.
Black clergy on same-sex marriage
By Jasmyne CannickMay 21, 2008
Many black religious leaders support gays and lesbians, but they don't show up in media coverage.
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