Tag Archives: Prop. 8

Drash: Shoftim

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Mike Kessler

The entire Torah (Five Books of Moses) is read from beginning to end each year in synagogues around the world. In order to do so, the Torah is divided up into portions. On virtually every Jewish calendar, you will see a notation on … Continue reading →

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APA Hails California Judge’s Ruling

Posted on August 7, 2010 by bjeppson

On Wednesday, the American Psychological Association issued a powerful statement applauding the Federal judge’s ruling overturning Proposition 8, in which voters had taken away the right of same-sex couples to marry in California. “The U.S. District Court ruling today affirming … Continue reading →

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California: A Major Win for Families

Posted on August 5, 2010 by bjeppson

In a 136-page decision released yesterday, Chief U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker struck down California’s Proposition 8 with these words: “Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a … Continue reading →

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