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Prop. 8 Majority
At the end of June, The Advocate's breaking news coverage of the Proposition 8 ruling by the Supreme Court included not only the latest on what was happening, but also insightful commentary, a comprehensive timeline of the case, and shareable social media graphics that helped keep conversation happening.
https://www.advocate.com/timelines/prop8-how-did-we-get-here
Prop. 8 Majority
COURT LIFTS STAY: CALIFORNIANS CAN MARRY NOW
A U.S. appeals court's action today lets same-sex marriages begin.
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June 28 2013 6:48 PM
Rep. Mark Takano Wants to Marry You
The Advocate interviewed the gay California congressman just minutes after the Supreme Court issued its decisions on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act and found him in a good mood.
June 28 2013 6:00 AM
Op-ed: Why Gavin Newsom Is as Much a Hero as Harvey Milk
If you live in California and plan to marry now, you owe him a heap of thanks for paving the way.
June 27 2013 9:26 AM
Op-ed: How My Marriage Went From Skim to Creamy Cake Icing
Marriage activist Robin Tyler on the tireless efforts to make marriage happen, and the continuing road for full equality.
June 27 2013 12:49 AM
PHOTOS: An Enduring Love
Lorevic Rivera and Steve Disselhorst had a traditional wedding ceremony in 2011, but made their union legal -- with their daughter at their sides -- last month after the Supreme Court returned marriage equality to California.
July 31 2013 5:45 PM
WATCH: S.F. Gay Men's Chorus Celebrates Prop. 8's Death
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performed an a cappella rendition of 'San Francisco' just moments after Prop. 8 plaintiffs Kris Perry and Sandy Stier were married.
July 08 2013 4:05 PM
Justice Kennedy Shuts Down Prop. 8 Backers
A pro-Prop. 8 group called Alliance Defending Freedom is told to take a hike.
June 30 2013 3:27 PM
A Happy End to Prop. 8 Fight: 'Equal Feels Good'
It's been a long time since same-sex couples were legally able to marry in California, but the couples who challenged the Proposition 8 ban in court finally got what they fought for.
June 28 2013 11:02 PM
A Latter-Day Shift on LGBT Equality?
After years of being one of the leading forces against marriage equality, the Mormon Church has been less active recently, and the LGBT movement has benefited.
June 28 2013 4:00 AM
PHOTOS: Message at Rallies Is Celebrate Today, Fight Tomorrow
LGBT Americans have a lot of reason to rejoice about the Supreme Court's rulings on Wednesday, but the message at rallies is also to get to work.
June 27 2013 2:25 AM
Marriage Census: How Many of Us Can Marry Who We Love?
Once California formally reinstates marriage equality, one third of Americans will live in a state that recognizes the freedom to marry.
June 26 2013 3:34 PM
California Supreme Court Won't Stop Gay Weddings
Official proponents of California's Proposition 8 had filed an emergency petition asking the state's highest court to halt the issuing of marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The court denied that request Monday afternoon.
July 15 2013 5:57 PM
Prop. 8 Backers Try Again to Block Wedding Licenses
In its latest effort to prevent same-sex marriage in California, ProtectMarriage has asked the state's Supreme Court to deny wedding licenses.
July 12 2013 3:56 PM
WATCH: Mormons March in S.F. Pride, Work to Reconcile Prop. 8 Damage
More than 100 self-described 'Mormons for Marriage Equality' marched in San Francisco's LGBT Pride Parade on Sunday.
July 01 2013 4:19 PM
Prop. 8 Backers Won't Give Up: File Petition to Stop Marriages
As same-sex couples marry in California, antigay activists plead to the Supreme Court to stop the nuptials.
June 29 2013 7:32 PM
WATCH: Prop. 8 Plaintiffs Stier and Perry Marry
Sandy Stier and Kris Perry married at San Francisco City Hall today.
June 28 2013 9:26 PM
Op-ed: Keep the Momentum Going
The Supreme Court just struck a fatal blow to two virulently anti-LGBT laws. Here's how to get rid of the remaining ones.
June 28 2013 3:37 PM
For And Against: DOMA and Prop 8
Jim Morrison Dissects the Death of DOMA and the Annihilation of Prop 8
June 27 2013 4:49 PM