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Reactions: Prop. 8 at the Supreme Court
Here are a few highlights from Friday's announcement that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear AFER’s case challenging Proposition 8 and the ACLU’s case challenging the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.
CNN Features AFER’s Justin Mikita
AFER Development Manager Justin Mikita recently launched a line of bow ties with his fiancé Jesse Tyler Ferguson, with all proceeds benefiting organizations that fight for marriage equality.
Video: Supreme Court & Marriage: What Happens Next?
In this week's episode of Marriage News Watch: More suspense from the Supreme Court, a setback in a Nevada lawsuit, and more news.
L.A. Times: Supreme Court Decides this Week Whether to Rule on Gay Marriage
In a front-page article Sunday, the Los Angeles Times sheds light on this week’s major development in AFER's case challenging Prop. 8.
New Marriage Equality Ad Airing Nationwide Features Morgan Freeman
Sunday, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation launched a TV ad nationwide featuring gay and lesbian couples, their families, and the voice of Morgan Freeman.
Ken Mehlman: Making the Marriage Equality Case
AFER Boardmember and former RNC chair Ken Mehlman pens an Op/Ed in the Wall Street Journal making the case for marriage equality using conservative ideals and recent polling.
AFER’s Justin Mikita Launches Bow Tie Line for Marriage Equality with Fiancé Jesse Tyler Ferguson
When Justin Mikita got engaged to his boyfriend, actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the two knew they wanted to do something to ensure every American had the freedom to marry the person they love.
Photo: Marriage Equality is not a Conservative or a Liberal Issue
During the 2010 trial of Prop. 8, famed conservative attorney Ted Olson wrote a cover story for Newsweek.
A Father, a Son and a Fighting Chance
In The New York Times, Dominick Zarrillo writes a tribute to his son Jeff, who is challenging Prop. 8 in federal court.