The XX Factor : california

Same-Sex Marriage in Vermont?

E.J. Graff — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:59:00 GMT

Speaking of another kind of freedom, last week, the Vermont Senate has passed a bill that would enable same-sex couples to marry, and not just get civilly unionized (civilly united? civilized?).The Vermont House is expected to pass the bill this week....(read more)

How Not To Fix Prop 8

Emily Bazelon — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:04:00 GMT

I hate to say this, but I'm not a fan of a key piece of the challenge to Proposition 8 that same-sex marriage advocates are bringing in the California Supreme Court. By all means, ask the court to recognize the 18,000 same-sex marriages performed since...(read more)

Marriage, Interrupted

Sarah Wildman — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:29:00 GMT

I admit that lately I've been thinking more about clothes (and their symbolism) than issues, but in today's New York Times longtime religion reporter Laurie Goodstein writes about the various religious leaders descending on California in support of Proposition...(read more)