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Pick your breaking news site of choice, but get out your cell phones and call your favorite California gay and say congratulations!
The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage, paving the way for California to become the second state where gay and lesbian residents can marry.
The justices released the 4-3 decision Thursday, saying that domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage in an opinion written by Chief Justice Ron George.
The cases were brought by the city of San Francisco, two dozen gay and lesbian couples, Equality California and another gay rights group in March 2004 after the court halted San Francisco's monthlong same-sex wedding march that took place at Mayor Gavin Newsom's direction.
And if you just want more dish about Jodie -- what the hell is wrong with you! Go celebrate our almost-personhood! Gossip will still be here tomorrow! Go dance in the streets already!
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What an exciting turn of events! I know it's not the end of the fight or time to print up wedding invitations just yet, but it's a big affirmation and feels so triumphant and hopeful. Yay California!
Posted by: jessica b | May 15, 2008 at 01:35 PM