By Ashley Harrell
The California Supreme Court's reentry into the Prop 8 war satisfied almost everybody. Yes on 8 and its supporters figure that the three new court cases, which challenge the legality of a same-sex marriage amendment to the state constitution, don't stand a chance. No on 8 and it supporters are glad they won't have to wait long for the cases to be heard.
But one little-noticed decision by the court to reject the efforts of a non-profit group, the Campaign for California Famil
One problematic book.Press releases gloating over today's California Supreme Court 6-1 decision upholding the constitutionality of Prop 8 (and lamenting the grandfathering in of marriages already performed) have poured from Prop 8 proponents into the inboxes of the media. All have been infuriating, of course, but the release from Liberty Counsel, the non-profit law firm that represents the California Campaign for Families, is downright ridiculous.
Just in time for pride weekend, the good ol' nemesis of California gay folk, Campaign for California Families, is trying to butt into the latest lawsuit against Proposition 8.
In order to give you an idea of the company the organization keeps, the campaign is represented by Liberty Counsel, a non-profit based in perhaps appropriately named Lynchburg, Virginia. On their Web site, you can sign up for your very own "Right Extremist ID Card." Liberty Counsel has represented