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Across U.S., Big Rallies For Same-Sex Marriage.

Authors :
McKinley, Jesse
Brown, Robbie
Barnes, Steve
Capecchi, Christina
Segre, Francesca
Zezima, Katie
Southall, Ashley
Friess, Steve
Hughes, C. J.
Source :
New York Times. 11/16/2008, Vol. 158 Issue 54496, p25. 0p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

In one of the nation's largest displays of support for gay rights, tens of thousands of people in cities across the country turned out in support of same-sex marriage on Saturday, lending their voices to an issue that many gay men and lesbians consider a critical step to full equality. The demonstrations -- from a sun-splashed throng in San Francisco to a chilly crowd in Minneapolis -- came 11 days after California voters narrowly passed a ballot measure, Proposition 8, that outlawed previously legal same-sex ceremonies in the state. The measure's passage has spurred protests in California and across the country, including at several Mormon temples, a reflection of that church's ardent backing of the proposition. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
158
Issue :
54496
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
35244679