Election 2008: Issues
Law
18,000 Same-Sex Couples Await Ruling In California()
May 11, 2009 About 18,000 same-sex couples tied the knot during the months gay marriage was legal in the state last year. Now, they are waiting to find out whether the state Supreme Court will let a voter-passed ban on gay marriage stand or overturn it — and whether their marriages will be declared invalid.
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An Election Day Letdown For Gay Americans()
November 10, 2008 Commentator Marc Acito is pleased that President-elect Obama included gay people in his victory speech, but Acito worries about the future. Voters in California, Florida and Arizona banned gay marriage on Election Day.
California's Prop. 8 Passes, Passions Flare()
November 7, 2008 While voters were casting ballots for the first black president, California chose to pass a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. For the latest news, Farai Chideya talks with Jasmyne Cannick — a gay rights activist in Los Angeles — and Lou Engel, founder of "The Call."
States Weigh Gay Marriage, Other Sensitive Issues()
November 5, 2008 Same-sex marriage and abortion were among the hot-button issues addressed on some state ballots Tuesday. Voters in 36 states weighed 153 measures, ranging from affirmative action to assisted suicide. Most initiatives were decided by Wednesday.
Exit Polls Link Obama Victory To Economic Fears()
November 4, 2008 Barack Obama's path to the White House was marked by a broad appeal among people of every age, race, income and religion — and a galvanizing fear about their economic future. In overwhelming numbers, Americans say the nation is headed in the wrong direction.
Election 2008
What's Happening Where You Live?()
November 4, 2008 Listeners share their experiences at the polls, and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied.
