Yesterday Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker overturned California's Prop 8, a same-sex marriage ban voted in by Californians in 2008!
The matter is likely to go to the Supreme Court, so it's not settled yet, but it's a heartening result nonetheless! Still, the DOMA and way too many states' laws and/or state constitutions specifically prohibiting same-sex marriage continue to blanket the country in bigotry and hate.
Check out this clip for a refresher on Prop 8, the DOMA and the legal status of same-sex marriage in the various states (this is an informational piece directed at young/young adult audience that watches KarmaloopTV.com)
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