Prop 8 Coverage
Why Prop. 8 Won
A Look at the Numbers for the Vote Against Gay Marriage
A look at the numbers for the vote against gay marriage. Read story.
No on Prop 8 Vigil
Hundreds Gather to Reflect On and Protest the State Voters’ Passage of Anti-Gay Measure
Hundreds gather to reflect on and protest the state voters’ passage of anti-gay measure. Read story.
Prop. 8 Happiness, Disappointment
Santa Barbara Election Night Party Begins Excitedly, Ends in Sadness
Santa Barbara election night party begins excitedly, ends in sadness. Read story.
UCSB Students Rally Against Proposition 4 and 8
Candace Gingrich Speaks at Campus Event Encouraging Gay, Women’s Rights
Prominent LGBT activist Candance Gingrich speaks at a campus event encouraging gay and women’s rights. Read story.
Prop. 8 = Hate
Gay Girl/Straight World
For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in politics. Read story.
Don't Ban Gay Marriage
No on Prop 8 letter-writers share an encounter with a bully, a lesson on civil rights, and a reflection on marriage. Read story.
Gay Rights Supporters Rally Against Prop. 8
Cite Ballot Measure as Potentially Denying Californians Basic Rights
Cite the ballot measure as potentially denying Californians basic rights. Read story.
Santa Barbara’s Clergy on Proposition 8
Your Worship Polls Area on Marriage-Related Ballot Measure
Your Worship polls area on this marriage-related ballot measure. Read story.
Four Letters Against Prop. 8
A Unitarian minister, the president of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Psychological Association, a zealot against religious fanaticism, and a guy who walked into a barbershop urge "no" votes on the proposition to ban gay marriage. Read story.
Gay Marriage and Socialized Children
Paul Sorensen recently wrote a letter calling for the passage of Proposition 8 on the grounds that its defeat would irreparably damage the family structure, turning out ill-socialized, poorly raised children. Read story.
Yes on Proposition 8: Gay Marriage Deprives Some Children of a Mom or a Dad
The consequences of distorting marriage are so critical I believe many gay individuals would themselves reconsider their vote if they would genuinely contemplate them. Read story.
Prop 8 and Marrying Your Mate
My husband and I have been married for more than 25 years, and we are not threatened in any way by other committed couples marrying. Read story.
Pro-Choicers, Gay Supporters Rally at Courthouse
Group Convenes to Encourage No Votes for Props 4 and 8
Group convenes to encourage “no” votes for Props 4 and 8. Read story.
Marriage Licenses for All Becomes Law
Another Gay Day for Same-Sex Couples
Tuesday, June 17, was a momentous day for gay couples in Santa Barbara County. For many, it was the day that they finally obtained a legal license to get married. For several, it was indeed their wedding date. Read story.
The Indy’s Gay Columnist Chimes In on Thursday’s Marriage Ruling
Validation at Last?
For anyone following current affairs, Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling ushers in an exciting time. Read story.
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