Two years ago california lawmakers legalized gay marriage. Now with the supreme courts decision, everyone across the country has those same rights. Chris Jarvis, president of "Gay Central Valley" says he’s thrilled that friends in neighboring states can also now get married. Jarvis says, "we’ve been working on this …
Read More »Gay Marriage Ruling Shaking Political Landscape
This decision may seem like the final chapter in the gay marriage debate, but political experts say law makers and politicians have a lot more to say, using the Supreme Court decision to rally voters and support on both sides of the issue. The Supreme Court ruling in favor of …
Read More »SCOTUS Same-Sex Marriage Decision Sparks Strong Reaction from Both Sides of Controversial Issue
Although gay couples in California had the right to marry before Friday’s decision, the announcement sparked strong reaction from sides of this controversial issue. While gay rights supporters celebrated, opponants spoke out about the Supreme Court’s decision. "Today we were super excited to come in and color in …
Read More »States Must Allow Same-Sex Marriage
Friday marks a landmark legal victory for the gay rights movement. By a five-to-four vote, the US Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples nationwide have the right to marry in all 50 U.S. states. The justices said states cannot ban same-sex marriage. The Supreme Court case came after several lower …
Read More »Local Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Rally Encouraged by U.S. Supreme Court Discussion
The U.S. Supreme Court once again took up the issue of same-sex marriage. Tuesday, the justices heard cases that could legalize same-sex marriage across the nation. During the oral arguments, the justices seemed split in their opinions. Chief Justice John Roberts said the ruling could redefine the institution of marriage. Some justices …
Read More »Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Rally in Downtown Fresno
Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could open the door for same-sex marriages across the country. In downtown Fresno, supporters of same-sex marriage are holding a rally in front of the federal courthouse. KSEE’s Raquel Cervantes is live in downtown Fresno where the rally is underway.
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