Cross Your Fingers: Supreme Court to Review Prop. 8 Suits

Jill Cowan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:06:37 +0000

So, the Clog’s got good news and the Clog’s got bad news. Which do you want first? OK, we’ll start with the good news.

The good news is, the California Supreme Court has agreed to hear the bajillion or so lawsuits that sprung up immediately after Prop. 8 passed, arguing that it’s pretty objectively ridunk. And yes, we do think it warrants the use of the pseudo-word, “ridunk.”

The bad news? Prop. 8’s implementation is not going to be postponed until the lawsuits are resolved. But, um, no worries, right? We all know how speedy and efficient the justice system is, after all. (Mutters under breath. Baby steps. Baby … steps … )

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Prop. 8 Suits Win Supreme Court Review [Daily Cal]

Samuel L. Jackson Uses Status as World’s Biggest BAMF for Good

Jill Cowan — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:28:19 +0000

In the days leading up to the elections, when chaos and uncertainty reign supreme over the good (if confused) folk of our great state, one man has the gumption to speak with the voice of reason. (Or, at the very least, the voice of intimidatingly authoritative celebrity):

Because, let’s face it: Regardless of whether or not you believe in equality and all that, no one–not even you, “macho” frat boy–would have the balls to cross this. Say “what” again! We dare you!

Discrimination [YouTube], via SFBG Politics

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Cross Your Fingers: Supreme Court to Review Prop. 8 Suits

Samuel L. Jackson Uses Status as World’s Biggest BAMF for Good