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8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - BREAKING: Supreme Cour... · 0 replies · +8 points

I agree. Disappointed in Robert's for hiding behind "will of the people" as though there is no constitution to protect minorities from the majority. Glad he was not Chief Justice in 1977 or interracial marriage bans would still be in place.

8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - BREAKING: Supreme Cour... · 0 replies · +15 points

Saturday, 6/27/15 - The first day of a new era for many of us. Did that really happen yesterday or was that just a dream?

No, it was real. My husband's still sleeping, my cousin and his GF (both rabid supporters) are still sleeping. Last night in the Castro was filled with nothing but happy, cheering, celebrating people. All the bars were jammed with some of the longest lines I've ever seen trying to get in. The restaurants were packed with people waiting outside. Flags everywhere. For the LGBTQ and S communities, it was the "happiest place on earth."

8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - BREAKING: Supreme Cour... · 0 replies · +8 points

The Castro in SF last night had a rally. A block was closed, a stage was put up and there were politicians, activists, married couples and entertainers all taking their turn at the microphone. Harvey Milk was the #1 most mentioned name.

As can happen this time of year, there was a strong, almost too cold, offshore breeze that probably kept a lot of folks from staying longer. The breeze allowed all of the hand-carried flags to fully extend. It was a sea of rainbow flags, and HRC "=" flags with either blue or red backgrounds.

And, no surprise, a very happy cheering crowd of several hundred supporters.

I hope this helps describe the evening that could not be here for.

8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - BREAKING: Supreme Cour... · 2 replies · +6 points

Brilliant of you to catch this and then make the Windsor->Obergefell link. Of course, this is just another of your many brilliant EoT observations over the years.

8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - BREAKING: Supreme Cour... · 2 replies · +6 points

More! More!

8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - BREAKING: Supreme Cour... · 3 replies · +33 points

After 7 years of reading this site...I just had to repeat Scottie's headline for the day:

BREAKING: Supreme Court strikes down bans on same-sex marriage

8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - Jurors rule that "conv... · 1 reply · +2 points

Virtual hugs to you, my dear friend

8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - Jurors rule that "conv... · 0 replies · +8 points

10 Mentions of BAKER!

8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - No marriage decision t... · 0 replies · +2 points

Cases that were put on hold "pending a SCOTUS decision" still have to worked through the procedural process for a final judgement. A state could decide to throw up their hands and just issue licenses. This is why many of the Plaintiff's in pending cases try to keep moving forward to insure there are no "new" arguments that could delay or stall the pending state case (read as "religious liberty").

8 years ago @ Equality on Trial - Jurors rule that "conv... · 12 replies · +6 points

"Long Gays Journey into Night"

Before I sign off for the evening:

1) Obergefell will be released tomorrow...please, please I've planned a party on Saturday around this.

2) 6-3....Roberts won't be on the wrong side of history

3) No mention of the level of scrutiny...too much, too fast and not the right set of frameworks.

4) A sharp rebuke about citing muffins, cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, rolls, pastries....for...uh...what was the name of that 1972 case?......you know, the one with "The appeal is dismissed for want of a substantial federal question."

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