High court: No cameras at gay marriage trial

(San Francisco) The Supreme Court on Wednesday indefinitely blocked cameras from covering the high-profile federal court trial on the constitutionality of California’s ban on same-sex marriage.

Now in its third day, the trial in federal court in San Francisco concerns Proposition 8, the voter-approved ban on gay marriage in the state.

The …

Gay marriage trial revives camera controversy

(San Francisco) While the issue of same-sex marriage is widely expected to work its way to the U.S. Supreme Court over the next few years, another thorny legal question raised in the case has already landed before the high court: cameras in federal courtrooms.

The U.S. Supreme Court could rule as …

Gay Pride event in Des Moines draws biggest turnout

Sunday’s PrideFest festival in Des Moines had its biggest turnout in its 30 years following the April ruling by the Iowa Supreme Court that allowed same-sex marriage.For Jack Barnhart and Bob Schanke, who were married June 6 after waiting 25 years, the day was the perfect opportunity to celebrate their marriage.The Pleasant Hill couple, decked out in rainbow flags, carried yellow-and-red signs reading “Just Married.” They strolled down the PrideFest parade to the sound of cheers, congratulations and the clicks of cameras. See Gay Pride event in Des Moines draws biggest turnout DesMoinesRegister.com

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