Federal Prop 8 Trial

Why Judge Walker's Sexuality Doesn't Matter

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 05.25.2011

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Aaron Zelinsky

Reasonable people can debate the merits of Judge Walker's opinion, but his sexuality is not a valid ground to critique his legal logic.

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Covering the Prop 8 Trial: Can the Gay Press Maintain Objectivity (and Should It)?

Karen Ocamb | Posted 05.25.2011

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Karen Ocamb

I realize the topic might seem self-evident and perhaps even insulting to LGBT folks - after all, would you question African American reporters about covering the OJ Simpson trial?

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Countering NOM's Missive on Prop 8 Judge Walker With the Facts

Karen Ocamb | Posted 05.25.2011

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Karen Ocamb

If Walker's sexual orientation is an issue in him deciding an LGBT-related case, well then, what about a straight judge who's been divorced judging a case involving marital relations?

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