Marriage

Texas Court Upholds Ban on Gay ‘Marriage’
DALLAS, Texas, September 3, 2010  - A Texas appeals court has struck down a trial court’s ruling Tuesday that the state’s ban on same-sex “marriage” violated the rights of a homosexual couple seeking a divorce. The court declared that “the natural ability to procreate” constituted the rational basis to restrict marriage to a man and a woman.

"Catholic" Group Organizes to
Challenges Church Teaching on Homosexuality
WASHINGTON, August 23, 2010 - A cadre of homosexualist activists are preparing to launch a new group, Catholics for Equality, whose self-proclaimed mission is to lead lay Catholics away from the institutional Church's teaching on sexuality and encourage support for homosexual "marriage."

SB 906 Passes Assembly 51 to 26
Moves to Senate then to Governor's Desk
SACRAMENTO, August 19, 2010—SB 906, the Trojan Horse marriage bill, passed the CA State Assembly August 19 with 51 votes. CCG opposed this bill (see details).The affirmative votes included those of two Republicans—Sam Blakeslee of San Louis Obispo and Nathan Fletcher of San Diego. Two Assemblymembers abstained from voting, both Democrats—Wilmer Carter of Rialto and Cathleen Galgiani of Tracy.

Cardinal: Mexican Justices Were Bribed for Gay 'Marriage' Vote
Governor Threatens Charges Against Cardinal
Archdiocese Threatens to Reveal Proofs if Charges Brought
GUADALAJARA, August 19, 2010 - A spokesman for the Archdiocese of Guadalajara yesterday told reporters that the Cardinal Archbishop of that city has proof to back up his contention that the justices of the Supreme Court were in some way "fed" by backers of homosexual "marriage" and adoption in order to gain their votes in favor of the policies.

Ninth Circuit Court Halts CA Same-Sex "Marriage"
Stay Granted Pending Appeal of Prop 8 Decision
SAN FRANCISCO, August 16, 2010  -- This afternoon, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request by Prop 8 proponents to stay U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker’s order that same-sex "marriage" could begin on August 18. The Appeals Court is thereby upholding the vote  of 7 million Californians while the Perry v. Schwarzenegger case is  heard on appeal.

Prop. 8 Judge: Pope Hurt Homosexuals
SAN FRANCISCO, California, August 9, 2010 -- In the 136-page ruling overturning California's ban on "gay marriage," Judge Vaughn Walker cites a document signed by then-Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, to show that "religious beliefs that gay and lesbian relationships are sinful" can "harm gays and lesbians."

Prop 8 Trial Decision is Radical, But Instructive
Walker Overreaches in Claiming Cal Voters Irrational
SAN FRANCISCO, August 5, 2010(revised), -- On Wednesday, August 4, Federal Judge Vaughn Walker overturned Proposition 8 and the decision of more than 7 million California voters who passed it in 2008.  He did this in a most radical way claiming that there is no possible rationale or unique value for an institution that unites a man and a woman with each other and any children who come from the union. 

Quotes from Fed District Court Decision Overturning Prop 8

Lead counsel statement on August 4, 2010 Perry v. Schwarzenegger decision

ABA Considers Resolution to Redefine Marriage
Appeals to States: Clear Barriers to Same-Sex "Marriage"
Ask Lawyers to Write to Bar Association
SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2010 -- When it meets for its annual convention in San Francisco, August 5 - 10, 2010, the American Bar Association will be considering a resolution appealing for the redefinition of marriage at the state level .

DC Appeals Court Rejects Right of Voters to Decide Marriage
Majority Finds "Traditional" Marriage Discriminatory
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2010 — In a narrow 5–4 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, upheld the decision of the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics to block residents from voting on the legal definition of marriage. This was despite a requirement by the D.C. Charter, which serves as a constitution for the district, that guarantees citizens the right to initiate and vote on any legislation except for “laws appropriating funds.”

"Marriage and Children—Reshaping the Dialog to Reflect the Human Reality"
Manhattan Forum Lecture, July 27
OAKLAND, CA, July 7, 2010 --  Catholics for the Common Good Chairman, William B. May, will present the Seventh Manattan Forum Lecture in the monthly series that culminates in a day long conference on the Manhattan Declaration on September 18 in Danville, CA. May who led the Catholic response in the Prop 8 campaign, will discuss of how to apply the lessons of Prop 8 to rebuilding a marriage culture.

Closing Arguments Frame the Issues in Trial to Overturn Prop 8
Case Goes to the Judge
Decision Pending on Future of Marriage
SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2010 – The message delivered to Federal District Judge Vaughn Walker by Prop 8 proponents during the closing arguments at the trial to redefine marriage in San Francisco was clear. The voters have overwhelming authority and rational reasons for defining marriage between a man and a woman. The voters’ decision to pass Prop 8 cannot be overturned unless the plaintiffs negate every single claim of state interest for promoting the uniquely pervasive institution that channels procreative activity into a stable relationship.