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The Chronicle has learned that Equality California, the LGBT rights organization that has been at the vanguard of the fight to secure same sex marriage in California, will launch commercials next week at two top-o-the-ticket Republicans who said they would defend Proposition 8 in court: guv candidate Meg Whitman and AG hopeful Steve Cooley.

What's Ahead For Same-Sex Marriage? June 18, 2010 With a federal court considering a challenge to California's Proposition 8, a 2008 ban on same-sex marriage, The Post asked state residents, pollsters and others what it would mean for the cause of gay marriage if the law is overturned. Below, responses from Scott Keeter, Joe Mathews, Morgan Meneses-Sheets, Ayelet Waldman, Dianne Feinstein and Jarrett T. Barrios. SCOTT KEETER Director of survey research at Pew Research Centerx There certainly could be a public opinion backlash if Proposition 8 is overturned in the courts, but it's impossible to say how large it might...

SACRAMENTO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision to veto a same-sex marriage bill for the second time in three years gathered lots of publicity. But at the same time he rejected same-sex marriage, Schwarzenegger quietly signed seven of the eight bills sponsored by Equality California, a leading gay rights organization. His record further enhances his reputation as a supporter of most gay rights. Equality California, while disappointed at Schwarzenegger's rejection of their top priority, called 2007 the most successful year in its history. The legislation signed by Schwarzenegger dealt with a variety of issues, including schools, taxes, civil rights and even...

Equality California's Political Action Committee, a sponsored committee of EQCA, announced Monday its endorsement of State Treasurer Phil Angelides for governor. "Electing Phil Angelides is Equality California PAC's top priority," said Geoffrey Kors, EQCA executive director. "California deserves a governor who will not play politics with our lives and is committed to equality under the law for all Californians. Phil Angelides will be that kind of governor." In addition to its list of currently endorsed candidates, Equality California PAC announced additional endorsements for the November general election. A complete list of EQCA PAC endorsed candidates can be found at eqca.org/pac/2006.

Legislation Now Hits Governor’s Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Legislation designed to prevent discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in political campaigns is one critical step away from becoming law – a signature by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Today, the Senate approved Assembly Bill (AB) 866, authored by Speaker pro Tem Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/Daly City) on a 21-12 vote. The Governor now has 12 days to sign or veto AB 866. The legislation, sponsored by Equality California (EQCA), would prohibit the use of any negative appeal based on prejudice against LGBT people by candidates or campaign committees...