Legal briefs are due by early January and the court is expected to rule sometime next year. Regardless of what they find, gay marriage appears to be becoming more likely for Californians. The results from the election on November 4th when compared to those on Proposition 22 back in 2000 show that Californians are getting quite a bit more comfortable with gay marriage in just a short time.
Much of this trend can be explained by the exit polls reflecting age from earlier this month. Voters under 30 were much more likely to have voted against the proposition (that they only comprised 20% of the electorate explains the passage of the law).
The nation as a whole seems to be more tolerant as well. This year domestic partnerships became legal in Oregon and the Connecticut supreme court ruled that discriminating against gays in marriage is unconstitutional. Looking at all of the states that offer some sort of civil union the trend over the last decade is clear.
There is no reason to expect that this trend should change, and if age continues to be the dominant factor there could even be an acceleration.
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Thank you for the use of charts and graphs. They are so helpful and informative!
In other news, I-1000 passed here in WA, granting the people of this state the right to die with dignity at a time of their choosing with help from their doctor. It's very similar to Oregon's law.
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