No More Rainbow-Themed Weddings in California

The California Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional amendment (known as Prop 8) passed by California voters last November — changing the state’s constitution to provide that you can’t get married if you’ve got matching nasty bits. The challenge to Prop 8 had been brought on the theory that it was really an unlawful revision of the state’s constitution, as opposed to an amendment. A tough sell by pretty much everyone’s estimation. However, the court did rule that gay couples already married in California prior to the vote approving Prop 8 would remain legally married. Californians can expect to see referendums to repeal the ban on every future statewide ballot.